Colchester Youth First Coalition
The Youth First Coalition is charged with the mission of promoting the social, emotional and physical health and well-being of Colchester youth.
22/09/2023
Join Youth and Social Services Town of Colchester, Chatham Health District, and NLC Cares for our next Community Conversation on opioid awareness. No registration necessary. Narcan training and home kit included!
Development Asset - Interpersonal Competence - Presented by Charity Benedict
Charity talks about one of the 40 Developmental Assets® (Interpersonal Competence) created by the Search Institute.
These Developmental Assets videos help give anyone who has influence over a young adult some great tips for youth development.
To see all the assets: https://www.search-institute.org/our-research/development-assets/developmental-assets-framework/?fbclid=IwAR1eJoCCyrXPAFfTRqJObKdVpk7IiiKx5lSqniJqjfsTFLj53HyzRu9_HVw
29/06/2023
For more info visit the Search Institute's website: https://www.search-institute.org/.../ideas-building.../
https://drugfree.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Ma*****na_Talk_Kit.pdf
Great toolkit for parents to help with those difficult conversations with your teen!
Development Asset - Restraint - Presented by Janet DePratti
Janet talks about one of the 40 Developmental Assets® (Restraint ) created by the Search Institute.
These Developmental Assets videos are presented by various members of the community and will help give anyone who has influence over a young adult some great tips for youth development.
To see all the assets: https://www.search-institute.org/our-research/development-assets/developmental-assets-framework/?fbclid=IwAR1j-ogHFrNOTt7EvmvNj32fufJ35N_o_9iqt6bo3r8TZ5aKiCT_NoamFxI
15/06/2023
Introducing another category of Developmental Relationships: Provide Support. The first aspect is: Navigate. For more info visit the Search Institute's website: https://www.search-institute.org/developmental-relationships/ideas-building-developmental-relationships/
In Connecticut, 47% of young adults (18 -25) and 31% of high school students reported feeling sad or hopeless almost every day for two or more weeks in 2019.
But, misusing prescription drugs won't help!
It's harmful to your body and brain, and can be deadly if you come across a counterfeit pill.
Learn more at: https://www.youthinkyouknowct.org/teens-young-adults?utm_campaign=35542cf0-a9b5-48c6-af02-740a760ba740&utm_source=so&utm_medium=mail&cid=61d7c201-7b30-4822-94d5-3842bf9bf02b
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgCnyFA5klg
31/05/2023
Check out prevention resources on our website: https://www.colchesterct.gov/colchester-youth-social-services/youth-first-coalition/pages/prevention-resources
30/05/2023
The final aspect of the Express Care category of Developmental Relationships: Be Dependable!
Learn more at: https://info.searchinstitute.org/developmental-relationships-help-young-people-thrive
Development Asset - Youth as Resources - Presented by Charity Benedict
Charity talks about one of the 40 Developmental Assets® (Youth as Resources) created by the Search Institute.
These Developmental Assets videos are presented by various members of the community and will help give anyone who has influence over a young adult some great tips for youth development.
To see all the assets: https://www.search-institute.org/our-research/development-assets/developmental-assets-framework/
24/05/2023
Quitting va**ng is hard but there is a free text-to-quit program for Connecticut young people ages 13 to 24 that can help. Just text VAPEFREECT to 88709 to get started.
23/05/2023
We've added another presentation to our website! Check out Dr. Aaron White from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism discussing Alcohol Use, Stress & Coping in the Covid-19 Era. There is a lot of good content related to youth usage and mental health. Watch it here on YouTube and be sure to visit our webpage to see the other presentations! https://www.colchesterct.gov/colchester-youth-social-services/youth-first-coalition/pages/previous-presentations
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzW4VZ18DtM
*This presentation was hosted by the Groton Alliance for Substance Use Prevention*
NPW 2023 Dr. White NIAAA Alcohol, Stress & Coping in the Covid-19 era. Dr. Aaron White from NIAAA joins us for a Prevention Week Webinar!
22/05/2023
Another aspect of Developmental Relationships: Encourage!
Learn more at: https://info.searchinstitute.org/developmental-relationships-help-young-people-thrive
04/05/2023
Introducing the next aspect of Express Care: Be Warm!
Find more ideas for parents, teachers, youth programs and young people to help us all build stronger relationships: https://www.search-institute.org/developmental-relationships/ideas-building-developmental-relationships/
02/05/2023
Find more ideas for parents, teachers, youth programs and young people to help us all build stronger relationships: https://www.search-institute.org/developmental-relationships/ideas-building-developmental-relationships/
28/04/2023
Learn more about how you can strengthen your relationship with young people in your life to help them be the best they can be: https://www.colchesterct.gov/colchester-youth-social-services/developmental-assets/pages/what-are-developmental-relationships
26/04/2023
Visit here for more info: https://www.seracct.org/21-for-a-reason/drinking/
24/04/2023
Find helpful resources at www.talktheyhearyou.samhsa.gov
21/04/2023
20/04/2023
Learn more about Developmental Relationships at our website: https://www.colchesterct.gov/colchester-youth-social-services/developmental-assets/pages/what-are-developmental-relationships
Do you want a retail Ma*****na establishment in Colchester? Did you know that Planning & Zoning has a Public Hearing tomorrow night for the Special Permit Application for an Adult-Use Cannabis Retail Establishment in Westchester Village. Attend in person at 7 PM April 19th at Town Hall to voice your opinion.
18/04/2023
Please take a minute to check this out! https://pulse.ly/3gwee88iv3
Many people believe that ma*****na is not addictive, but that’s a misconception. Around 10% of cannabis users develop Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD), and this risk is 4-7% greater for young people than for adults. https://pulse.ly/3gwee88iv3
17/04/2023
Learn more about Developmental Relationships on our website: https://www.colchesterct.gov/colchester-youth-social-services/developmental-assets/pages/what-are-developmental-relationships
12/04/2023
Learn more about Developmental Relationships on our website; https://www.colchesterct.gov/colchester-youth-social-services/developmental-assets/pages/what-are-developmental-relationships
11/04/2023
Your brain is still a work in progress! Youth, teens, and young adults are at a special risk for harm from ma*****na use because human brains continue developing until age 25. https://pulse.ly/8ouw0fxbfm
04/04/2023
Parenting adults do, and should, have more power and authority than their kids, particularly when the children are young. But if we want kids to become responsible, they need to learn to use, and share, power. An important part of growing up is learning to make choices, solve problems, influence other people, and take action on things they believe in. In the process, they become more responsible and confident in who they are and what they can do.
Adults share power by respecting a young person’s ideas, including them in decisions, collaborating with them, and giving them opportunities to take the lead.
Learn more about Developmental Relationships and ways you can incorporate these ideas into your family at: https://keepconnected.searchinstitute.org/strengthen-your-family-relationships/share-power/
30/03/2023
If you missed last night's presentation, you can watch it here. It was so informative and Ben Cort is a great speaker to listen to!
The Impact of Legalized Cannabis on our Youth and Communities
https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/dYorFFXyBQ41PGB_6K-0YKaONP6g2dbLk6u5kjwNG_sD3l8iDBM_w4N3li3xAQRY.49Bds9Un5M_adrib
Passcode: HhUa807+
28/03/2023
Quick 2-minute read:
Underage Cannabis Use at Home
Underage Cannabis Use at Home For years, popular television shows and movies have portrayed American youth as frequent users of ma*****na—so much so that it’s sometimes considered a rite of passage among young people. Many parents…
Videos (show all)
