If you have questions about ERASE, would like to be added to the ERASE email distribution list, or want to attend the meeting virtually, please reach out to winneshiekerase@gmail.com.
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Winneshiek County ERASE Coalition
Meetings are held on the 3rd Friday of each month from 12:00 –1:00 p.m.
Meetings are currently held at Northeast Iowa Behavioral Health (905 Montgomery St., Decorah) with a virtual option.
Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.
"Talk. They Hear You." SAMHSA's Underage Drinking Campaign
"Talk. They Hear You." SAMHSA's Underage Drinking Campaign
SAMHSA’s national youth substance use prevention campaign helps parents and caregivers, educators, and community members get informed, be prepared, and take action to prevent underage drinking and other substance use.
The “Talk. They Hear You.” campaign aims to reduce underage drinking along with other substance use among youths under the age of 21 by providing parents and caregivers with information and resources they need to address these issues with their children early and often.
Learn more by visiting: www.talktheyhearyou.samhsa.gov
Events Expanding Prevention In Your Community
Events Expanding Prevention In Your Community
One way to help others learn more about ERASE and it's mission is by attending events in your community. Become a face people recognize, a face that makes them want to 'create a healthier Winneshiek County through community collaboration'!
Aug/Sept TIPS (Responsible Beverage Server) Trainings available. Send an email to lhemesath@helpingservices.org for more information!
Aug 15th- ERASE Mtg at Northeast Iowa Behavioral Health at 12pm
Asug 21th - TIPS Training at Toppling Goliath from 5:30-8:30pm
Sept 19th- ERASE Mtg at Northeast Iowa Behavioral Health at 12pm
(If your agency has an event coming up or you know of an event you would like ERASE to be involved in, please email winneshiekerase@gmail.com. )
Substance Free Graduation Parties!
ERASE would like to congratulate all Winneshiek County Seniors on their graduation!
The Winneshiek ERASE Coalition helped two students celebrate their graduation by gifting them a goody basket and a yard sign for pledging to host a graduation party without alcohol.
With prevention being our primary focus, all initiatives, including this one, lead back to changing the norms in our community. A shift is occurring around the state and our community: every year less youth report using alcohol, and we are seeing a difference, such as fewer car accidents and alcohol poisonings.
ERASE in Action!
ERASE in Action!
Recently, members of ERASE tabled at National Night Out at Phelp's Park in Decorah. ERASE focuses on educating the community on subjects such as mental health and substance use prevention. Members offered information along with pens & local resource guide magnets.
Hidden In Plain Sight
Hidden In Plain Sight
At National Night Out, members of ERASE held a Hidden In Plain Sight allowing adults in the community the opportunity to go through a mock teenager's room filled with substance-related items.
A Donation for ERASE
A Donation for ERASE
The ERASE Coalition received a generous donation from Christian Mosbo. Christian is one of the devoted members of ERASE who are focused on “creating a healthier Winneshiek County through community collaboration”. His donation is greatly appreciated and will benefit many!
Youth Groups
Youth Groups
High school youth work on many initiatives to prevent and end alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use. Their efforts—such as Red Ribbon Week, the Great American Smokeout, Drug Facts Week, Through with Chew Week, and Kick Butts Day—promote awareness and education among their peers and community.
Decorah TAATU (Teens Against Alcohol and Tobacco Use) - Liz Fox
South Winneshiek SODA (Students Opposed to Drugs and Alcohol) - Jessica Peters
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