"Prevention 5 is a group of highly engaged citizens who strive to raise awareness on substance use,mental health, and overall wellness of the community. "
prevention5coalition@gmail.com
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PREVENTION 5 COALITION MEETINGs
Meetings are on the 2nd Monday of each month from 12:00–1:00 p.m.
Meetings are currently held at Crestwood High School District Conference Room
1000 Schroder Dr, Cresco, IA
Virtual option is available.
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 Prevention 5 and it's mission is by attending events in your community. Become a face people recognize, a face that makes them want to 'strive to raise awareness on substance use, mental health, and the overall wellness of the community'!
Oct 13th- Prevention 5 Mtg at Crestwood High School District Conference Room at 12pm
Nov 4th- You're Not Crazy, You're Grieving at Helms Funeral Home at 6pm
Nov 10th- Prevention 5 Mtg at Crestwood High School District Conference Room at 12pm
Dec 3rd- Coping with Grief in the Holidays at RHSHC at 6pm
(If your agency has an event coming up or you know of an event you would like Prevention 5 to be involved in, please email prevention5coalition@gmail.com)
Our First-Ever Prevention 5 High School Health Fair!
Our First-Ever Prevention 5 High School Health Fair!
On September 9th, Prevention 5 held its first-ever High School Health Fair at Crestwood. The members of Prevention 5 dedicated months to planning this event and reaching out to valuable organizations in the community to invite them to the health fair. After months of planning, the health fair came and went with vendors and most importantly, 9-12 grade students, who learned many things about health, from mental and physical wellness to financial stability. (Images of health fair vendors below.)
There are youth in your area who need YOU!
There are youth in your area who need YOU!
Can you spend 4 hours a month hanging out with a youth doing things you already like to do with a youth in your community? Mentoring is Simple! Become a mentor to a youth like Kathy. Contact mentoring@helpingservices.org or visit www.helpingservices.org/youth-mentoring
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.
Crestwood HEROES - Trish Hartman and Denise Headington
Riceville SODA - Michelle Dohlman
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