Joining Forces for Prevention
Joining Forces for Prevention is a collaboration with the Eastern Lancaster County and Pequea Valley School Districts as well as COBYS and Compass Mark to implement a multi-tiered prevention strategy. Currently funded by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs, and the Pennsylvania Department of Education, the project will provide support to the community, middle school students and families in order to in order to prevent the onset of substance use. The long term goal is to prevent opioid use later in life by reducing the risk factors that lead to substance use in general and opioids in particular.
Kristina, Program Director
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health
717-669-4427
Strengthening Families Program: For Caregivers and Youth 10-14
This program can help your family build better relationships. Join us to learn how you can strengthen family bonds by learning to manage emotions, peer pressure-resistance skills, goal-setting, and decision making
You will learn how to show love while setting limits, how to listen to your youth and different ways family members can show appreciation to each other.
All families have strengths. This program will help your family become even stronger!
Our next cohort will start on Wednesday, October 4th from 5:30-8:00p, at Paradise Elementary School.
Earn up to $$ in VISA gift cards.
October 2023 Strengthening Families Preview Event Registration
Are there any unused, unwanted or expired medications in your home? Well, this Saturday is the perfect time to get rid of them SAFELY! Click this link to find a collection site in your neighborhood: www.dea.gov/takebackday![]()
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Can't make it out Saturday? Click this link to find out the year round collection locations near you! www.dea.gov/everyday-takeback-#TakeBackDayckDay
Happy Earth Day! 🌱 Let's empower youth to protect our planet and their well-being! Join us in teaching sustainability, fostering resilience, and taking action. Together, we can make a difference!
Underage drinking is preventable! Earlier alcohol use is associated with a higher likelihood of a variety of alcohol-related consequences. The best time to talk to your youth about alcohol, is before they start! PAStart • Start Building Healthy Kids Campaign has free tools to help you get the conversation started! #AlcoholAwarenessMonth
CAS Toolkit: Alcohol · PAStart
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The PAStart Communication Action Series ALCOHOL Toolkit Fast FactsTips for Success Parents have the most influence on their teens’ decision to use alcohol. Most teens who start drinking before age 2...Programs
Strengthening Families Program: For Caregivers and Youth 10-14
This program can help your family build better relationships. Join us to learn how you can strengthen family bonds by learning to manage emotions, peer pressure-resistance skills, goal-setting, and decision making
You will learn how to show love while setting limits, how to listen to your youth and different ways family members can show appreciation to each other.
All families have strengths. This program will help your family become even stronger!
Our next cohort will start on Wednesday, October 4th from 5:30-8:00p, at Paradise Elementary School.
Earn up to $$ in VISA gift cards.
Social Development Strategy Training
Providing young people with opportunities, skills and recognition strengthens bonding with family, school and community. Strong bonds motivate young people to adopt healthy standards for behavior. These are the key elements of the Social Development Strategy, an evidence-based framework that serves as the foundation for the Communities that Cares® model.
Attend this FREE training to learn more about how you can promote positive youth development in our community.
Available for families located within Lancaster County.
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