"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

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

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

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'!

Apr/May TIPS (Responsible Beverage Server) Trainings available. Send an email to lhemesath@helpingservices.org for more information!
Apr 14th - Prevention 5 Mtg at Crestwood High School District Conference Room at 12pm
May 5th- TIPS Training at 10th Hole Bar & Grill in Riceville at 5pm
May 6th- Active Aging Expo at Cresco Fitness Center from 11am-3pm
May 8th- Advance Planning Assistance Session at 11am-1pm
May 12th- Prevention 5 Mtg at Crestwood High School District Conference Room at 12pm

(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)

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

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

Those who live or work in Howard County are encouraged to attend our next meeting. Second Monday of each month at 12 pm. Meetings are in the Crestwood Highschool District Conference Room during the school year and Cresco Chamber of Commerce during the summer, with a virtual option to attend. If you would like to attend the coalition meeting contact prevention5@gmail.com.