Ulster Prevention Council

Attention Ulster County!
Ulster Prevention Council is running Girls Circle and The Council For Boys and Young Men groups this summer. If your child is interested, scan the QR code at the bottom to sign up and learn more!

Last weekend, we had an incredible time tabling at the Kingston Earth Fair at TR Gallo Park! We met lots of people who were interested in prevention, and we were happy to spread the word!

Susan Baxter, UPC director, was excited to see a Too Good For Drugs success story from 7 years ago at yesterday’s Ellenville Student Health Fair!

Yesterday, we were honored to participate in Ellenville High School’s Student Health Fair! It was a pleasure working with both the staff and the students. We look forward to any future events that we can attend at Ellenville! Ellenville Central School District

We’re excited to share that Ulster Prevention Council will have a table at the Kingston Earth Fair this Saturday, May 11th! The event runs from 10:00AM - 5:00PM, and we can’t wait to see you all there.

A huge thank you to Kingston City School District for hosting the Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Forum! UPC was happy to table at this event, and enjoyed the opportunity to promote our Teen Intervene program!

Attention all parents of middle school and high school Highland Central School District students! On April 9th we are hosting a V**e & Substance Abuse Prevention Workshop at Highland High School at 6:00pm. We hope to see you there!

Educating parents and guardians about that dangers of substance use which are “Hidden in Plain Sight” Ellenville Central School District

Contact UPC for any questions or to organize an event for your community “knowledge is power”
www.ulsterpreventioncouncil.org

Another great event partnering with Kingston City School District educating parents and guardians about the dangers of substance use which are “Hidden in Plain Sight”

ATTENTION ULSTER COUNTY PARENTS AND YOUTH

It is critical that we understand what our youth are experiencing with va**ng, alcohol, smoking, and other illegal drugs to best help protect all our students from the dangers of substance use, tailor programs and activities to meet the unique challenges that youth are facing today and create connections to needed services.

If you’re a high school student, we would love you to participate in this anonymous short survey.

And if you’re the parent of a high school student, please encourage them to share their voice by taking the survey at Ulsterpreventioncouncil.org or visit the Ulster County Link below or simply scan the QR code to access the survey directly from your device.



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https://ulstercountyny.gov/health/health-mental-health/news-and-current-issues

Ulster Prevention Council Susan Baxter : Director
[email protected]

Happy Holidays from the Ulster Prevention Council 🎄 Family Services

Do you know how to talk to your kids about problem gambling? Learn more at talk2kids.org.

Stay safe and warm out there today! To ensure the safety of clients and staff, the Family Partnership Center will be closed today Tuesday, February 28th. Family Services' Community Programs, Behavioral Health Centers and Administrative offices will provide services remotely.

Our 24-hour hotlines and the hotlines of our partner agencies remain a source of support.

R**e Crisis and Crime Victims Hotline: 845-452-7272

Domestic Violence Hotline: 845-485-5550

Dutchess County Helpline: 845-485-9700

Ulster County Crisis Intervention: 845-338-2370

Orange County Crisis Intervention: 1-888-750-2266

Please come and support the Ellenville community during this difficult time.

‼️ Calling all Ulster County Students grade 6-12

STUDENT ART CONTEST: Open to Ulster County students grades 6-12.

Help us get these important messages out to Ulster communities: (Choose 1 of the 2 topics)
• Harmful effects of va**ng, ma*****na, and/or alcohol use on the teenage brain
• Healthy alternatives to substance use

WIN PRIZES!!!
• Best Video Message - $250 Visa Gift Card
• Best Radio Message - $150 Visa Gift Card
• Best Poster $75 - Visa Gift Card
• Best Foreign Language Submission - $150 Visa Gift Card

Send radio and video submissions to Jennifer Ryan at [email protected]. Leave posters in the school office for pickup.

What a pleasure it was to train our local Probation Officers and community members in what to look for in a teens bedroom that is “Hidden in Plain Sight” Family Services

Join the Recovery Warriors of New Paltz for their 1st Annual Rockin' Recovery and Ridin' the Ridge Bike Ride!!!!

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Frank is pleased to be facilitating a two hour training on "Managing Change in Changing Times" for the leadership staff of Family Services which is located in Poughkeepsie, New York. The training will take place the morning of August 3rd and will be on the Zoom platform. Frank has been facilitating training for Family Services' staff for many years and has more recently been involved in facilitating for the Family Services Leadership Learning Collaborative. He has been very impressed with the process of the monthly Family Services' Learning Collaborative meetings as they combine the Executive Staff with a range of other leadership staff with a high emphasis on Critically Thinking together about the vision and future of the agency. They are always a terrific group to work with.

If you or your loved ones use drugs like , counterfeit painkillers and benzodiazepines, he**in, co***ne, and methamphetamine, stop an by calling 911, giving rescue breaths and naloxone, and staying until help arrives. Help save a life by following four steps to stop an overdose.
Help save lives – carry and learn how to use it: www.healtogetherny.org/ulster

Ohio State warns of ‘fake Adderall’ pills after student dies, two sent to hospital "It is critical for everyone’s safety to be aware of the possibility of contaminated drugs in our community," OSU President Kristina Johnson said.

April is Alcohol Awareness Month.

Do you know when to say when? Alcohol is the most abused substance and consumption has risen dramatically since the start of the pandemic. If you're concerned about your relationship with alcohol, there's no need to go it alone. Help is available for you, or a loved one. Contact the Catholic Charities Drug Treatment Clinic nearest you. For locations, visit www.cccsos.org.

Catholic Charities provides help to those who are struggling with substance use disorder regardless of religion or ability to pay.

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