by Susan Parmelee | Oct 24, 2023 | Drug Prevention
Red Ribbon Week, an annual campaign to educate communities on the risks of drug and alcohol use, runs from October 23rd to the 31st. Students engage through dress-up themes, special activities at school, and by wearing red wristbands to show they choose to live...
by Susan Parmelee | Sep 27, 2023 | Mental Health
Youth suicide is a growing concern, affecting millions of families across the world. The Center for Disease Control reports that in 2021 suicide was the second leading cause of death for people ages 10-14 and 20-34. In our own community, 18% of high school students...
by Susan Parmelee | Aug 11, 2023 | Mental Health, Raising Teens
The Wellness & Prevention Center has been supporting young people and their families as they return back to school for seven years, and there are some common concerns that we hear from teens and families each year. Typically, the biggest stressor at the beginning...
by Susan Parmelee | Jul 27, 2023 | Drug Prevention, Healthy Habits, Mental Health, Raising Teens, Uncategorized
In October 2022, the Wellness & Prevention Coalition started a new five year cycle of funding through the Office of National Drug Control Policy Drug-Free Communities grant program. This competitive award will support collaborative work across sectors in the San...
by Susan Parmelee | Jun 21, 2023 | Mental Health, Raising Teens, Social Media Tips
You might picture a zombified teen with dark circles under their eyes, scrolling mindlessly through a social media page as the symbol of today’s teen lifestyle. Staying offline can be difficult for any teen as they need to keep up with every trend and stay in...
