Prevention Action Alliance

Only ONE week left to register for SPCA Fall Fest! 🍂

Learn how to build lasting impact in your community with insights on sustainability from Kristina Clark. Don’t miss this chance to strengthen your coalition and secure your future!

Register here: https://ow.ly/8T7w50TKNOV

Ready to boost your coalition's impact? 🌟

Prevention Action Alliance has teamed up with CADCA to offer a training series that equips coalition leaders with the essential knowledge and tools to build or sustain an effective substance use prevention coalition and qualify for the DFC Grant. Tailor your experience by choosing sessions that fit your goals. Let's strengthen your coalition together!

Register for Session 7: https://ow.ly/cBZY50TX9Qy
Register for Session 8: https://ow.ly/N5TS50TX9Qx

It’s no secret that politics and elections are stressful for many Americans. More than two-thirds of registered voters in the United States say politics is a “source of stress” for them.

As we approach the presidential election in November, check in with the young people in your life and use the tips here to help them manage any political stress they feel: https://ow.ly/3ppy50Tjj01

🌟 Join us for The Intersection of Grief and Substance Misuse: Preventative Measures for the Holidays!

This insightful session dives into the complex relationship between grief and substance misuse, especially as the holidays approach.

🗓️ Don’t miss out on practical tools and compassionate strategies to support healing and well-being during difficult times: https://ow.ly/ORtC50TTysk

Wishing you a Halloween full of fun, community, and safe celebrations! Celebrate responsibly and make the most of this festive season 🎃✨

🎉 Great news! We've extended our 75% OFF discount on all printed in-stock items until November 8th! 🎁 As the season of giving arrives, it’s the perfect time to stock up on gifts to show appreciation for volunteers, sponsors, and peers.

Use code Prevent75 at checkout!

Shop now 👉 https://ow.ly/UokH50TWyXP

✨ October is Substance Use Prevention Month! ✨

We each have our unique reasons for joining the prevention community, but together, we've found a shared purpose. What drives you to be a part of this important cause? Share your story in the comments below! 💬

🌟 Meet the Trainer: Kristina Clark, President & Founder of KM Clark Consulting Group! 🌟

Join us at the SPCA Fall Fest for the final session of the DFC Boot Camp, where Kristina will be diving deep into sustainability for Coalitions. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from an expert! 🙌

📅 Ready to attend? Register now: https://ow.ly/Ese750TQLe2

Clean out your medicine cabinet and help keep your community safe! 🚮

Safely dispose of unused medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Find a collection site near you here: https://ow.ly/GwIf50TQMtp

Let's work together to prevent medication misuse. 💪❤️

Make your voice heard this election season! 🗳️

Voting is your chance to shape the future, so take the time to research the candidates and measures on your ballot. Ohio offers online sample ballots, helping you prepare to cast an informed vote. Every vote matters—let's be ready!

🔗 Find your sample ballot: https://ow.ly/m8qj50TQJHW

🎃👻 Today, PAA Staff celebrated Halloween with a Costume Contest and Soup/Chili Cookoff! We had such a great time coming together for some festive fun. Julia (the Princess) and Sophie (the Frog) tied for best costume – a perfect match! 👸🐸 And a big congratulations to Brittany for winning the cookoff with her delicious White Chicken Chili! 🏆🍲

We’re grateful for opportunities like this to connect and enjoy time as a team. 🧡🖤

🌟 Happy Red Ribbon Week! 🌟

This week, we come together to promote living drug-free and making healthy choices. 💪 Let’s celebrate making positive decisions for ourselves and our community!

❤️ Learn more about how you can show your support and commitment to a healthier, safer future: https://ow.ly/37xU50TPZzO

Struggling to talk to youth about hateful rhetoric in the news? It’s tough, but these conversations are essential for their mental well-being.

💬🧠 Check out these tips to help guide your discussions and support them through stressful times: https://ow.ly/U55W50TKPKU

We're hiring! 📢

Join us as the next Project Manager of Community Prevention Strategies and lead efforts to build healthy, resilient communities across Ohio. If you’re passionate about empowering others and using prevention to make a lasting impact, we want to hear from you!

View the complete job description: https://ow.ly/7yPk50TPSTN
Contact us: (614) 540-9985, ext. 11 | [email protected]

Remember that if you’re pregnant, or considering pregnancy, don’t drink alcohol for those nine months. Up to 1 in 20 school age children may have FASDs.

alcohol spectrum disorders are preventable. Don’t expose your baby to before . There are NO known safe times, safe amounts or safe types of alcohol to consume while pregnant. Be aware.

Learn more: https://fasdpreventionhub.org/

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🌟 Check out this case study: "Early-Childhood Tablet Use and Outbursts of Anger." 📱🧒

It explores the link between tablet use at age 3.5 and increased anger expressions by age 4.5. The findings reveal a cycle that could negatively impact emotional regulation.

Dive in to learn more about this important topic: https://ow.ly/hQgL50TI2iB

🎉 A big welcome to our newest team members, Julia and Natalie!

Julia joins us from the Ohio National Guard Drug Task Force, and Natalie is our amazing new office assistant. We’re thrilled to have both of you on board and can’t wait to achieve great things together! 💪

🌟 Access valuable tools and information to help prevent va**ng and cannabis use among youth!

Visit https://ow.ly/Y0xA50TBEpC to explore educational materials, fact sheets, toolkits, and expert resources on emerging trends, e-cigarette use, and cannabis prevention. Stay informed with the latest data and strategies for having meaningful conversations with young people.

Check out the Parents Who Host campaign being promoted by CCAPSA! 👏

PreventionFirst PF! Coalition Academy will be held on October 29, 2024, at Great Wolf Lodge in Mason, Ohio. This one-day, in-person conference is focused on strengthening, growing, and sustaining community coalitions. Prevention, CHES, and social work CEUs will be applied for.

Visit www.prevention-first.org for event details and registration.

Join us at SPCA Fall Fest for the final DFC Coalition Training! 🍂

Learn how to build lasting impact in your community with insights on sustainability from Kristina Clark. Don’t miss this chance to strengthen your coalition and secure your future!

Register here: https://ow.ly/1LPY50TKNOU

Check out the 2024 State of Mental Health in America report from Mental Health America!

It’s a powerful tool to understand the mental health challenges we’re facing, including key findings like this: 'In 2021-2022, 23% of adults experienced a mental illness—nearly 60 million Americans.' Get informed and see what steps we can take toward better mental health for all. Link to the full report: https://ow.ly/V5ch50TGNwg

Building healthy relationships is key to mutual respect, communication, and conflict resolution, which helps make Ohio a safer place for everyone. It’s about understanding the risk and protective factors that shape our interactions—on individual, relationship, community, and societal levels.

Learn more about fostering positive relationships and find helpful resources from the Ohio Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Prevention and Promotion - https://ow.ly/J7iI50TFQPm

✨ October is Substance Use Prevention Month! ✨

Our youth are the future, and they have the power to create change. The Ohio Youth-Led Prevention Network's youth council is sharing their stories of what prevention means to them and why it's so important. 💬💪

Prevention is about more than avoiding risky behaviors—it’s about building a healthier, brighter future for all. Hear from the next generation about how they are making a difference in their communities!

Read more and find resources here: https://ow.ly/AuAB50TJ9L4

An incredibly productive day at the Board of Directors retreat! We strengthened connections, aligned on future priorities, and celebrated Bobbie O'Keefe's dedicated service on the Board.

Excited to continue working together on shaping our organization's future!