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Van Buren County SAFE Coalition : September 2014
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Thursday, September 25, 2014. Why do we recognize National Substance Abuse Prevention Month? Preventing drug use before it begins—particularly among young people—is the most cost-effective way to reduce drug use and its consequences. In fact, recent research has concluded that every dollar invested in school-based substance use prevention programs has the potential to save up to $18 in costs related to substance use disorders. Http:/ www.samhsa.gov/prevention/nationalpreventionmonth/. For more informatio...
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Van Buren County SAFE Coalition : November 2014
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Tuesday, November 25, 2014. Honorable Mention Red Ribbon Week Essay - Dangering Products: Drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco By: Kolbie Bass. I choose to be above the influence of drugs, alcohol and tobacco because…. Participating in those activities are very dangerous and could most likely have life changing effects on your body. Ever thought about that? Once you get caught you can have people talking about you, is that what you want? We all like sports! You just got a job! I know that I wouldn’t. Onc...Never g...
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Van Buren County SAFE Coalition : Drug Free Communities Funds Make a Difference & IPFS will Continue the Work: Underage Drinking is on the Decline
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Thursday, July 16, 2015. Drug Free Communities Funds Make a Difference and IPFS will Continue the Work: Underage Drinking is on the Decline. Kids these days: Maybe they’re actually doing better than we thought; or at least better than our own generations did as youths. Here's why: A new report from Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) shows that both rates of underage drinking and underage binge drinking are on the decline. Locally Van Buren County rates for 11. In recent ye...
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Van Buren County SAFE Coalition : August 2015
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Thursday, August 27, 2015. Back to School Activities: It’s 3pm on a school day. Do you know where your children are? As summer vacations end and students start a new school year, here are a few reasons you should encourage them to get involved with after-school activities:. Children and teens are more likely to be the victims of crime during the after-school hours than at any other time. Youth who spend only a couple of hours per week in extracurricular after-school activities are significantly less like...
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Van Buren County SAFE Coalition : April 2015
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Friday, April 24, 2015. Did you know that teens who start drinking before the age of fifteen are five times more likely to develop alcohol dependence or abuse later in life than those who begin drinking at or after the legal age of 21? The Youth Leadership Council of Van Buren is spreading awareness on the use of alcohol to fellow students during the month of April, as April is alcohol awareness month. Or call at 319-293-6412. Van Buren SAFE Coaltion. Thursday, April 16, 2015. 12:00 am – 5:00 am. Keeping...
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Van Buren County SAFE Coalition : Van Buren County Youth Attend CADCA Mid-Year NYLI Training
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Thursday, August 13, 2015. Van Buren County Youth Attend CADCA Mid-Year NYLI Training. Cheyenne Schmitter and Emily Jester. At the NYLI Conference. The Van Buren County SAFE Coalition along with more than 1,500 substance abuse prevention and treatment specialists from across the country convened in Indianapolis August 3. CADCA sent the SAFE Coalition participants home, revved up and ready to implement new ideas as “Agents of Change” in Truth or Consequences, in Van Buren County, Iowa. Like Us On Facebook!
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Van Buren County SAFE Coalition : Iowa Partnership for Success Funds: Capacity
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Thursday, July 30, 2015. Iowa Partnership for Success Funds: Capacity. The SAFE Coalition is currently working on the Capacity phase of the IPFS (Iowa Partnership for Success) Grant. This requires the completion of a key document, the Capacity Workbook. Or via email at. Van Buren SAFE Coaltion. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). National Drug and Alcohol Facts. Click here for the current News! Like Us On Facebook! Donate To The SAFE Coalition. Coalition Member Collection Form. Click here to fillout form.
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Van Buren County SAFE Coalition : May 2015
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Thursday, May 28, 2015. Poverty in Van Buren County. Van Buren SAFE Coaltion. Disposing of Prescription Medicines and Over-the-Counter (OTC) Products. It is important that we understand the proper way in which to dispose of our medications. Do not flush prescription medicines or OTC products down the sink or toilet! Consumers have several options for disposing of prescription medications and OTC products safely. Remember to follow these instructions for pet medications, too! Lee’s Pharmacy in Keosa...
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Van Buren County SAFE Coalition : Teens Selected to attend CADCA National Leadership Institute in Indianapolis, IN
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Thursday, July 23, 2015. Teens Selected to attend CADCA National Leadership Institute in Indianapolis, IN. It is an honor to be selected to attend this event. The coalition only sends two Van Buren County students each year based on applications of the YLC members. These teens should be commended for their hard work and dedication to their community! Congratulations Cheyenne and Emily! The adult coalition members attending with the girls this year will be Melissa Daugherty and Kris Rankin. 6:00 - 8:30 PM.
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Van Buren County SAFE Coalition : October 2014
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Friday, October 31, 2014. SAFE Coalition Member’s Attending Iowa Prevention Conference. This year the annual Iowa Prevention Conference will be held in Des Moines on November 5. There will be two Coalition Members attending this conference this year. For more information on the Prevention Conference or local prevention work being done by the SAFE Coalition please contact the coalition at 319-293-6412 or. Van Buren SAFE Coaltion. Thursday, October 23, 2014. YLC Middle School Red Ribbon Week. White House D...
