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Substance Use Trends: Fentanyl, Tranq (Xylazine) and other Opiates

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There are various addictive and dangerous substances that people in our community may access. This newsletter intends to highlight Fentanyl, Tranq (Xylazine), and Opiates which are substances causing serious health problems in the United States. People are now able to obtain these drugs via internet sources. This process only compounds the substance abuse crisis.

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Narcan Training

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Narcan Training

Learn what to do in case of an overdose and how to administer the lifesaving, overdose reversal agent known as Naloxene or Narcan. Narcan is the antidote to an opioid overdose and you can get your kit for free.

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E-cigs: Vaping and the effects it has on your health.

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E-cigs: Vaping and the effects it has on your health.

A new strategy is necessary to inform people of the dangers of e-cigarettes and vaping and dispel the rumors that it is safer than cigarettes. The business model of marketing e-cigarettes to our youth is a multi-million dollar business that ignores the serious health hazards that are inherent with this habit.

September is Suicide Awareness Month

September is Suicide Awareness Month

September 2016 is also known as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month which helps promote resources and awareness around the issues of suicide prevention, how you can help others and how to talk about suicide without increasing the risk of harm.

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Remembering TJ: Teenage Anxiety & Depression

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Remembering TJ: Teenage Anxiety & Depression

The Sefcik family will share their pain over losing their son T.J. They will discuss their experiences, help families to recognize signs of teen depression and give advice and information to help other families better understand teens in crisis.

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Spring "Run Like A Girl" Empowerment Program

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Spring "Run Like A Girl" Empowerment Program

Empowering Young Women Through Motion! Designed for girls grades 4-8 to learn about gratitude, courage, confidence, and setting goals, while training for their first 5K!

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KidCare Identification

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KidCare Identification

Project Kid Care is a national child photo identification and safety education program that was developed jointly by Polaroid Corporation and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

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Internet Safety Program

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Internet Safety Program

CyberSafety works to provide parents with a broad education about the internet and its potential threats.  The presentation covers popular trends in the use of email, text messaging, social networking sites as well as mobile phone media capabilities.

 

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