New Remote Learning Program to Prevent Drug Abuse
WHITE PLAINS, NY – In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, opioid misuse and addiction continue to devastate communities around the US. And as many schools shift to remote learning, researchers at National Health Promotion Associates (NHPA) are testing a new online program to prevent drug abuse in high schools students. The study is funded […]
Youth workshops for Gilpin students provide substance use prevention, lifeskills
The Gilpin County Extension office recently won two grants: The Substance Abuse Block Grant and the Tony Grampsas Youth Services grant. All of the awarded money will be put towards youth workshops for Gilpin students. While many details are still in the works for both workshops, they will work to provide leadership training, substance abuse […]
New Cyberbullying Game LST Galaxia named as EdTech “Cool Tool” for 2020
WHITE PLAINS, NY – With children spending time online more than ever and experts warning about a rise in cyberbullying during the COVID-19 pandemic, educators, parents, and policymakers are searching for solutions. One solution can be found in an award-winning educational game called LST Galaxia, recently selected as an EdTech “Cool Tool” award finalist for 2020. This brand […]
New Cyberbullying Game LST Galaxia named EdTech “Cool Tool” for 2020
WHITE PLAINS, NY – With children spending time online more than ever and experts warning about a rise in cyberbullying during the COVID-19 pandemic, educators, parents, and policymakers are searching for solutions. One solution can be found in an award-winning educational game called LST Galaxia, recently selected as an EdTech “Cool Tool” award finalist for 2020. This brand […]
LifeSkills replaces D.A.R.E. education in Rockwood
July 13, 2020 The St. Louis County Police Department is phasing out its Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program as it shifts resources to other community initiatives. As a result, the Rockwood School District is replacing D.A.R.E. with the Botvin LifeSkills Training program for middle school students. The change will take for the 2020-2021 school year. The LifeSkills […]
Upriver Youth Leadership Council Receives $15,000 Grant Award For Afterschool Program
July 2, 2020 KAMIAH – The Upriver Youth Leadership Council (UYLC) in Kamiah announced Thursday that it has been awarded a one year, $15,000 grant from the New York Life Foundation to support its Teen Center program. The grant program is focused on supporting middle school students as they transition to 9th grade. The main […]
Custer school board agrees to accept $500,000 life skills grant
June 29, 2020 WESTCLIFFE, CO — After hearing passionate pleas from community members Monday, the Custer County School Board voted unanimously to accept a $500,000 life-skills grant that will address suicide, substance abuse and violence prevention for students here. The Custer County School Board initially declined to accept the grant last week after a motion […]
SAFE Glen Cove Coalition: World No Tobacco Day 2020
World No Tobacco Day is a national event that informs the public about the dangers of tobacco use. This year, due to COVID-19 school closings, World No Tobacco Day was observed by Glen Cove Elementary and Middle School students enrolled in SAFE’s LifeSkills Training (LST) virtual workshops offered through the Glen Cove Youth Bureau’s After 3 program. This […]
Rockwood Moves to New Drug and Alcohol Prevention Education Program
MISSOURI – Starting this fall, drug and alcohol prevention education will have a new look for Rockwood School District fifth-graders. The St. Louis County Police Department is phasing out the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program as it shifts resources to other community initiatives. As a result, Rockwood is replacing DARE with LifeSkills Training for […]
Tempe organizations work to combat opioid epidemic during a pandemic with new grant money
(featured on ABC-15 Arizona) TEMPE, AZ — Dealing with a pandemic when the nation is still struggling through an epidemic. Opioid use is still something communities are trying to get under control, including right here in Arizona. But isolation, stay-at-home orders, and fear are fuel for substance abuse. The Rebound Arizona is looking into how […]
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