Communities for Alcohol- and Drug-Free Youth

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CADY is hiring!

We are seeking a dedicated and organized Administrative Coordinator to join our team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about making a difference in the lives of youth and families and possess excellent administrative and organizational skills. This role is crucial in ensuring the smooth operation of our programs and services, and in providing essential support to our staff and community members!

For more information, please visit cadyinc.org/employment.

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July 2024 Central NH Parents and Families Newsletter - Issue #1

Newsletter includes information about:
Upcoming dates/events, Prevention Information, Partner Spotlight (Voices Against Violence), and much more!

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Congratulations to our incredible Executive Director, Deb Naro, on receiving the prestigious Plymouth State Alumni Award! Your dedication, leadership, and unwavering commitment to excellence continue to inspire us all. We're so proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition with you!

Congratulations to the 2024 Plymouth State Alumni Award recipients! We look forward to honoring them and their good works at our celebration during Homecoming on Saturday, October 5, 2024.

🏅Recent Alumni Award of Excellence • Devonte Gilmore '24
🏅Alumni Achievement Award • Amanda Bacon-Davis '04
🏅Distinguished Alumni Service Award • Beth Sargent '84
🏅Faculty/Staff Award of Excellence • Bret Kulakovich
🏅Outstanding Graduate Alumni Award • Deb Naro '93, '02G
🏅Ut Prosim • Patti '76, P'07 and Scott Biederman '75, P'07
🏅Ut Prosim • John-Scott Sherburne '92

(left to right, top to bottom) Devonte Gilmore '24; Amanda Bacon-Davis '04; Beth (Chase) Sargent '84; Bret Kulakovich; Debra Naro '93, '02G; Patti (Ryan) '76, P'07 & Scott Biederman '75, P'07; and John-Scott (JS) Sherburne '92

We are launching a NEW Parent and Families Group for Central NH!

This will be an open communication group (Public Forum) to share ideas, concerns, needs, etc. There will be a monthly Newsletter and lots of information from statewide resources.

This is a Public Group and is open for ALL parents, guardians, educators, caring adults, and grandparents who live in Central NH's three regions: Pemi-Baker, Newfound, and Lincoln-Woodstock in the communities of Alexandria, Ashland, Bridgewater, Bristol, Campton, Ellsworth, Groton, Hebron, Holderness, Lincoln, New Hampton, Plymouth, Rumney, Thornton, Warren, Waterville Valley, Wentworth and Woodstock.

Please share! We look forward to communicating with you in a positive and supportive group!

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Calling all Central NH Young Adults! The NH Young Adult Advisory Council is presenting a FREE online Life Skills Training Course, beginning on Monday, July 15th. This peer-taught course is open to anyone ages 16-27 living or studying in New Hampshire. Register online at https://tinyurl.com/35cswzzr.

We are so grateful for our generous supporters who gave during . Each gift made during this campaign will allow us to further our mission to educate, engage and empower our youth, families, schools, and communities to prevent and reduce alcohol and drug misuse and to promote healthy environments and promising futures for children, youth, and young adults. Thank you to all who took part in this day with us!

The real success of NH Gives will not be how much money we raise but the tremendous impact those dollars will have when nonprofits across New Hampshire put them to work! NH Gives Kicks off today at 5:00 pm. Please join us! link.cadyinc.org/nhgives

This June, we proudly stand in supporting our LGBTQIA+ community!
Did you know that LGBTQIA+ individuals face unique mental health challenges that can lead to higher rates of anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation?

Barriers to Mental Health:
1. Discrimination & Stigma: Many LGBTQIA+ people face daily discrimination,
leading to chronic stress and mental health struggles.
2. Lack of Support: Inadequate support systems and rejection from family or
community can leave individuals feeling isolated and alone.
3. Limited Access to Care: Finding LGBTQIA+-friendly mental health services can be
challenging, making it harder to seek help.

The Impact:
• LGBTQIA+ youth are more than twice as likely to experience suicidal ideation
compared to their heterosexual peers
• Transgender individuals face an even higher risk, with nearly 40% reporting
serious consideration of su***de in their lifetime

What Can We Do?
• Raise Awareness: Share information to educate others about these challenges
• Provide Support: Be a safe and supportive ally. Listen, validate, and stand by
your LGBTQIA+ friends and loved ones
• Advocate for Change: Support policies and organizations that work to improve
mental health care access and fight discrimination

Together, we can create a world where everyone feels safe, accepted, and valued. 💜

Our youth are the leaders of tomorrow, and they deserve a future free from to***co. On this World No To***co Day, let's commit to protecting and educating our young generation.

🔴 Encourage to***co-free living
🟢 Support to***co education programs
🔵 Empower youth to make healthy choices

Let's ensure a healthy future for our youth. Visit cadyinc.org to learn how!

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Congratulations to Amy Doolin on being selected as NH's 2025 Teacher of the Year semi-finalist!

Your dedication, passion, and commitment to your students' success have truly set you apart. This recognition is well-deserved and a testament to the incredible impact you have on our community.

Thank you for inspiring and empowering the next generation. We are so proud of you!

15 semifinalists chosen for NH's 2025 Teacher of the Year CONCORD — The New Hampshire Department of Education has announced the 15 semifinalists for the 2025 New Hampshire Teacher of the Year Award. The teachers were selected from a total

Mark your calendars CADY friends! It's that time of year with just around the corner! Get ready to join us for a day filled with generosity, impact, and community spirit! Together, let's make a difference in the lives of our local youth!

Congratulations to Nicole and Alex, our outstanding interns who are graduating from Plymouth State University! Your hard work, dedication, and compassion have truly shone throughout your journey. As you embark on this new chapter of your lives, remember to keep dreaming big and striving for excellence. We're so proud of all that you've accomplished and can't wait to see the amazing things you'll continue to achieve. Here's to a bright and successful future ahead!

Let's make this prom season one to remember for all the right reasons! Let's promise each other: no drinking and driving. Your safety and the safety of your friends matter most.

Last fall, CADY's Youth Advocacy & Advisory Council planted red tulips around the rotary near the Plymouth State University IDEA Center. As they are now blooming, we hope you take a moment to reflect on how your actions are impacting our youth. As you admire the tulips, remind yourselves of the role you play in the lives of local youth.

Happy Birthday to our Executive Director. Deb, your leadership, strength, and kindness inspire us every day!

CENTRAL NH RESIDENTS: Drug Enforcement Administration - DEA's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is TOMORROW, Saturday, April 27 from 10am-2pm!

Unused or expired prescription medications are a danger to public health and safety. Proper disposal of unneeded drugs saves lives, protects the environment, and most importantly, keeps our children safe from the harms of substance misuse.

The National event offers free and anonymous disposal of unneeded medications at thousands of local drop-off locations nationwide, including the following locations in Central NH:

Ashland PD: 20 Highland Street, Ashland
Bristol PD: 5 School Street, Bristol
Campton PD: 12 Gearty Way, Campton
Lincoln PD: 148 Main Street, Lincoln
Plymouth PD: 334 Main Street, Plymouth
Thornton PD: 16 Merrill Access Road, Thornton
Woodstock PD: 165 Lost River Road, North Woodstock

For more information about , or to find other local drop-off locations nationwide, visit DEATakeBack.com. Thank you for helping keep our local youth safe and healthy.

REMINDER: New Hampshire Food Bank's drive-thru mobile food pantry is in Rumney this afternoon, while supplies last. Households will receive an assortment of produce and shelf-stable items. Anyone in need of food assistance is welcome.

Date: Friday, April 26
Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm (while supplies last)
Address: The Polar Caves | 705 Rumney Route 25, Rumney, NH 03266

For additional dates, visit: https://nhfoodbank.org/mobile

A bill to legalize recreational ma*****na, HB1633, recently passed in the NH House and will now be heard in the Senate Judiciary Committee tomorrow, Thursday, April 25th, at 1:45pm.

The U.S. Surgeon General states: "No amount of ma*****na use during adolescence is known to be safe. Recent increases in access to ma*****na and its potency, along with misperceptions of safety of ma*****na endangers our most precious resource, our nation's youth."

According to the Lancet Journal of Psychiatry, daily ma*****na users under age 17 are:

• Less likely to graduate from high school
• More likely to use other drugs
• More likely to develop addiction
• More likely to attempt su***de

Will you help prevent and reduce serious harm to our youth from cannabis and high potency THC that other states have experienced post legalization?

Please visit link.cadyinc.org/hb1633ac to compose a message to your State Senator and Governor Sununu, and tell them you do not want recreational ma*****na legalized in New Hampshire. Additionally, you may also use the NH Senate Committee Remote Sign-In at link.cadyinc.org/hb1633rsi below to say “No” to HB1633 and optionally upload testimony that will be received by every member of the NH Senate Judiciary Committee.

Please, stand up for youth health and safety, stand up against child endangerment by preventing mental health crises and su***de, and take a stand for preventing addiction and saving lives – say “No” to the legalization of recreational ma*****na in New Hampshire.

The 2024 Climb Above Addiction Online Auction is now open! Visit https://link.cadyinc.org/climbauction2024 to view the available items and make your bids today.