by Susan Parmelee | Sep 10, 2019 | Uncategorized
Last month, I had the opportunity to introduce you to our Drug Free Communities Wellness & Prevention Coalition leadership team and the important work that the Wellness & Prevention Center does to lower substance use among our youth. This month, I would like...
by Susan Parmelee | Aug 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
One of the most important responsibilities of the Wellness & Prevention Center staff is our leadership of the Wellness & Prevention Coalition. The Wellness & Prevention (WP) Coalition is part of the Federal Office of National Drug Control Policies Drug...
by Susan Parmelee | Jul 8, 2019 | Uncategorized
I love the joy on teens faces on the last day of school, but this love is tempered by a little bit of fear as our adolescents are set free to roam the beaches, roads and neighborhoods of South Orange county. These carefree days are an important part of teens growth...
by Susan Parmelee | Jun 3, 2019 | Uncategorized
By Lauren Gallegos Two years ago, I had the opportunity to return to work in my hometown of San Clemente as the Director of the Wellness & Prevention Centers Drug Free Communities Coalition. I was familiar with the work the Wellness & Prevention Center was...
by Susan Parmelee | May 6, 2019 | Uncategorized
A recent study led by the World Health Organization found that 35% of college freshmen in eight countries struggle with mental illness. The two most commonly diagnosed disorders are depression and generalized anxiety. Some researchers suggest that part of this rise is...
