Iosco Substance Free Coalition

The second annual street dance was a success! It was a wonderful evening filled with dancing, good food, lots of smiles, raffles, and popcorn. This event would not have happened without the help of many different people. We would like to thank Jason cadorette with BPT entertainment for the great music, for the love of food-food truck for the amazing food, and northern nutrition for stepping in at the last minute with a great menu of drinks. We would also like to give a shout out to Hope shore’s alliance for coming out and providing the kiddo’s with a great fun activity. Finally to the wonderful people of Tawas! This event would be nothing if you didn’t come out and support us. Thank you all so much for your support in a great night of family fun!

Don’t forget to join us tonight!

TWW embodies spiritual wellness by strengthening the Spirit of Service in our local community. We collaborate weekly with The Knights of Columbus to prepare for hosting the Monday Night Community Supper at The Collective.

Additionally, we organize Running for a Reason (R4R) events once a month, where our weekly Thursday 5K runs raise funds for various local charities. Last month, we supported Students Leading Students (SLS), an organization dedicated to developing leadership skills in high school students through active roles in their schools and communities. SLS promotes peer mentorship and healthy lifestyle choices, empowering students to lead effectively and foster positive changes.

To see how much we raised, click/copy the link below. Stay tuned for details on our next R4R event!
https://www.upnorthprevention.org/post/celebrating-success-tawas-wellness-warriors-raise-over-300-for-students-leading-students

Come and join us for our second annual street dance!Downtown East Tawas on Newman Street. Made possible by the Iosco Substance Free Coalition and The Students Leading Students.

Check out our very busy 2023 year with the Coalition - lots to report on and celebrate! Way to go Iosco!!

On behalf of Tawas Students Leading Students, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for the generous sponsorship of the Tawas Wellness Warriors weekly 5k events. Your support has been instrumental in helping us raise over $300, which will significantly aid in our initiatives and programs.

Thank you for being such a vital part of our community and for your continued commitment to promoting wellness and leadership among students. We truly appreciate your partnership and look forward to many more successful events.

Narcan access in Iosco and surrounding counties - thank you Ausable Valley Community Mental Health. See blog for more info.

Up North Prevention Blog

Tawas Wellness Warriors invites you to participate in a weekly 5K run/walk, a vibrant community event dedicated to promoting wellness and supporting youth leadership. On June 13th, all proceeds will benefit Students Leading Students, a remarkable organization committed to empowering young leaders in our schools.

**Your Contribution Makes a Difference!**

By participating or donating, you help:
- Fund leadership programs and workshops
- Support student-led initiatives and projects
- Enhance educational opportunities for future leaders

**Why Join Us?**
- Enjoy a scenic route through beautiful Tawas
- Be part of a community dedicated to health and leadership

Let's run, walk, and give together! Every step you take and every dollar you donate brings us closer to fostering the next generation of leaders.

**Tawas Wellness Warriors**
Empowering Health. Inspiring Leadership.

Tawas class of 2024 project graduation was a success. Thanks to the coalition, gifts were raffled off and fun was had with the 360 selfie machine. Congrats to the 2024 Tawas graduates!

Come on down and see us today at the Tawas community center for the 2024 mind matters event! Captain Golden is outside with the hidden in plain sight trailer and inside we have lots of goodies including a raffle for a Stanley cup! We will be here until 2, hope to see you soon!!!!!!

Trooper Noble, an Iosco Substance Free Coalition member, paid a visit to Tawas before Prom to talk to the juniors and seniors about the dangers of driving under the influence. The coalition purchased these carts for educational purposes with youth in Iosco County.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/yjdYujoASMYYBuQr/?mibextid=xfxF2i

Tawas SLS banned together with Tawas student senate for one of their teachers in supporting him as he battles stomach cancer. 💪💜

Come see us today at the Oscoda Senior Center and bring back any of you unused and unwanted medications! We had a great turnout yesterday in Hale with roughly 7 pounds collected! Let’s make today even better! We will be offering a prize for the center who is able to collect the most!

Come see us today at the Oscoda family fun fair and get your face painted from 10-2! We will be raffling off a set of co****le boards, and a Stanley cup. Also, trooper Noble is here with our hidden in plain sight trailer.

Tawas SLS attended the Students leading Students State Conference. Their energy, passion and courage to be their best self while helping others is extraordinary.
Tawas secured the Student advisor of the Year (Jesse Hartman), Advisor of the year (Stephanie Lichota) and the Bear Award which is
Named after Russell Reiterman, Advisor of the Year 2000, Henry Ford II High School and Welcomes students with an open mind and open heart. Engages youth to believe in the mission of Student Leadership Services. Empowers students to use their strengths.
Is a respectful mentor to youth. Awesome Job Tawas!

Happy national pancake day!
Making pancakes while delivering prevention messages to 10th and 11th grade enrichment classes 😁😊

Tawas SLS partnered with Tawas NHS and hosted a Parents Night Out. We held a talent show, musical chairs, face painting and watch a movie while eating pizza. All while simultaneously discussing the pressures of peer pressure and the harms associated with va**ng. I'd say it was successful enough to do it again 😉

Happy perchville from Tawas SLS

Words of affirmation Friday with Tawas Middle School.

Join the thousands of teens who are quitting to***co and va**ng for good. My Life, My Quit™ is the free and confidential way to quit smoking or va**ng. Text START MY QUIT to 36072 to get started! You can also visit mi.mylifemyquit.org to learn more.

***cofree

Worried about over the holidays? Now's a great time to set an example for the kids who are looking up to you! You can be a healthy role model by being proactive. Make a plan for when things are uncomfortable, know your triggers and what keeps you grounded, find healthy ways to de-stress and relax. And remember, how you handle your stress this season is teaching the younger ones how they should do it. Need support? Check out UpNorthPrevention.org to find help near you!

CHS is still in search of new space to call home in Tawas! We would need a confidential space to provide counseling, and possibly a room to conduct groups with 10-12 people. Contact Kara Steinke at 989-590-3435 if you have any leads, or email at [email protected].

Words of affirmation Friday with the Tawas middle school students.

One more great resource for Iosco County brought to you by Up North Prevention & Catholic Human Services. Check it out.

Are you ready to quit to***co or va**ng for good? My Life, My Quit™ is the free and confidential way to quit smoking or va**ng. Text START MY QUIT to 36072 to get started! You can also visit mi.mylifemyquit.org to learn more.

***cofree

The HIPS trailer made its way to Hale schools for the parent teacher conferences. Thanks to Trooper Shane Noble for getting it there.

https://www.redribbon.org/theme

2023 Red Ribbon Week Theme | Be Kind To Your Mind. Live Drug Free. 2023 Red Ribbon Week Theme | Be Kind To Your Mind. Live Drug Free. Announcement

Catholic Human Services is exploring new space that would have two offices and a group room in the Tawas community. Please share or contact Kara Steinke at (989) 590-3435 or [email protected].