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 misuse. The long term goal is to prevent opioid abuse later in life by reducing the risk factors that lead to substance misuse in general and opioids in particular.
Kristina, Program Director
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health
717-669-4427
Courtney, Program Coordinator
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health
717-803-6486
Today we kick off The National Institute on Drug Abuse - NIDA National Drug and Alcohol facts week. We are starting with why we promote prevention in the communities we serve.![]()
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We believe in knowing the facts before talking to youth about important issues. We welcome new opportunities to learn and grow #MyWhyNDAFW ![]()
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#PreventionHappensHere
NDAFW is an annual, week-long health observance that inspires dialogue about the science of drug use and addiction among youth. This provides an opportunity for everyone in the community to come together to help advance the science and address youth drug and alcohol use. ![]()
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Follow along this week for facts and resources!![]()
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#NDAFW #PreventionHappensHere
Next week is The National Institute on Drug Abuse - NIDA National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week. Join us as we share drug facts and resources. #NDAFW
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!
Available for families located within the Pequea Valley and ELANCO school districts.
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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