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Change Collaborative of
Manchester Manchester,
CT The Change Collaborative of Manchester held two events to observe
NPW 2019: a “Prom Promise,” where students had the opportunity to
pledge to be alcohol- and drug-free for their prom and not ride with
anyone who was under the influence, and a community health fair
with representatives from the Manchester Police Department and
other local organizations to focus on the dangers of underage drinking
and distracted driving. This event included live demonstrations and
interactive experiences, such as a roll-over simulator and impairment
goggles. Cobb2020 and Live
Healthy Douglas Kennesaw, GA Cobb2020 and Live Healthy Douglas co-hosted a mental health
symposium for community members the Saturday before NPW. They
provided mental health information, screenings, and resources to
educate and empower community members about dealing with mental
health issues and working toward positive mental wellness.
The Communities
for Positive Youth
Development Coalition Schaumburg,
IL During NPW, the Communities for Positive Youth Development
Coalition held its annual town hall meeting to gather youth and other
stakeholders to learn about and discuss important topics affecting the
community. The event included a youth-led panel discussion followed
by an opportunity to visit tables and participate in various activities.
The meeting ended with some time for reflection and discussion, as
well as a performance by a folkloric dance group.
Community Alliance
for Prevention Youth
Advisory Committee Naperville, IL This year, the Community Alliance for Prevention Youth Advisory
Committee created and released two video PSAs during NPW. One
video noted that the majority of high school students in the local area
are alcohol-free, and the other video provided prescription medication
safety tips. The Youth Advisory Committee also distributed letters of
encouragement to every high school student.
Community Coalition of
Forest County Crandon, WI The Community Coalition of Forest County helped local schools host
prevention activities all week—a recovery walk; a prevention parade
to raise awareness of all prevention efforts in Forest County and
promote positive youth activities for living a substance-free life; and a
cookout where staff distributed information about county prevention
efforts. The Forest County Potawatomi Tribe, the Sokaogon Chippewa
Tribe, and the community of Forest County all united to conduct these
activities. The county chairperson also signed a proclamation to make
NPW an annual event in Crandon.
Council on Alcoholism
and Drug Abuse Santa Maria
Valley, CA In early May, to lead up to NPW, the Council on Alcoholism and Drug
Abuse hosted a Q&A town hall meeting to discuss current substance
abuse trends and provide information on how to promote a sober and
safe community.
Cherokee Nation
Chippewa County
Communities That Care
City & County of Honolulu
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Honolulu, HI
During NPW, the Cherokee Nation’s Community Youth Development
and Adult Resident Services gave presentations on substance abuse
prevention and mental health disorder programs within the Cherokee
Nation. The presentations reached approximately 200 people across
community sites, and the Cherokee Nation also shared goodie bags
with giveaways and information sheets about prevention.
Chippewa County Communities That Care organized a daily prevention
Q&A session for students at a local school. Students who turned in
answers to questions received informational sheets about each daily
topic and entered their answer into a prize drawing, held the Monday
after NPW.
During NPW, the City and County of Honolulu organized a sign-waving
event in the Kalihi neighborhood with the WorkHawaii Youth Program.
The group of 16, which included 10 youth, waved signs about
prevention at approximately 800 cars within an hour. They picked
a strategic location for the waving, placing themselves across the
street from an elementary school and an intermediate school during
dismissal times.
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