Ohio Youth-Led Prevention Network

03/19/2021

Let's be real. Much of the past 12.5 months has been HARD, but the majority of youth have still found a way to get through it without the use of alcohol, to***co, or other drugs. We'll explore this totally normal and healthy phenomena at the Virtual We Are The Majority Rally on May 7th at 5:00 p.m. Celebrate being a part of the majority and join us!

02/25/2021

This year’s We The Majority Rally theme is . With COVID-19, many teens have lost the ability to rely on friends for communication and emotion-processing. That's why it's more important than ever to inform teens about healthy coping skills. Check out a few of our favorites!

10/18/2020

Mark your calendars! The Virtual We Are The Majority Rally will be held May 7, 2021, at 5 p.m. You can sign up for email updates on our website at https://preventionactionalliance.org/connect/ohio-youth-led-prevention-network/we-are-the-majority-rally-2021/.

Leading healthy communities in the prevention of substance misuse and the promotion of mental health wellness

07/22/2020

If you want to make a difference in the lives of other young people across the state, join the Ohio Youth-Led Prevention Network Youth Council. Apply online at athttps://www.surveymonkey.com/r/OYLPNYC20.

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05/15/2020

Today is the day! Join us at 5:00 for the Virtual We Are The Majority Rally.

Here are 6 reasons to watch tonight’s event:

1.) It’s hosted by Miss Ohio High School America Jade Eilers,

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2.) You’ll learn about coping mechanisms from Youth Council members Roshan, Lipika, & Grant,

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3.) We’ll rock out to Pray For Sleep & Paragon Project,

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4.) Hip Hop Fitness’ Mike Nicholson will get you moving!

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5.) We have ASL interpreters so the deaf & hard of hearing can enjoy as well,



6.) Special guests Gov. DeWine and OhioMHAS Dir. Criss have a message just for you!

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Livestream link is in the bio! Or search for the Virtual We Are The Majority Rally on YouTube, Twitter, or Facebook Live. @ Columbus, Ohio

04/06/2020

Unfortunately, we had to cancel the We Are The Majority Rally because of COVID-19, but we’re cooking up something to take its place. Here’s OYLPN Youth Council member Jade Eilers with more info.

02/27/2020

The We Are The Majority Rally is coming up! Join us on May 5 in downtown Columbus as we raise awareness about the fact that the majority of youth choose not to use drugs and alcohol. Register now at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2020-we-are-the-majority-rally-registration-67067696285.

01/13/2020

Registration is now open for the ninth annual We Are The Majority Rally! Register now and become part of the majority at

Every day, teens are bombarded with messages telling them what to do, how to look, and who to be with. These messages are found wherever kids turn—on television shows, on the news, on social media, and in video games. These messages often depict teens using drugs and engaging in other unhealthy be...

06/26/2019

OYLPN Youth Council sent two youth presenters to the Ohio Prevention Conference to share their research on youth va**ng in Ohio. Thanks to Hannah & Taylor from Marion-Crawford Teen Institute for co-presenting & for his excellent partnership in planning today. @ The Ohio State University

06/12/2019

Youth Council rocked their session on va**ng focus groups today! They shared stats, their process to conduct a research into why some youth in Ohio are **ng & strategies to tackle the issue in our communities.

For a copy of their presentation or to learn more about their results & what they did to get them, email [email protected]

To be part of the effort to combat va**ng at the state level, apply for Youth Council at PreventionActionAlliance.org/apply.

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05/17/2019

to this year's We Are The Majority Rally where 2,000 young people from 75 cities came together for one movement: to celebrate the fact that the majority of young people do not use drugs or alcohol.

05/04/2019

This is how excited we were about the We Are The Majority Rally, too! More photos from the WATM Rally can be found at Prevention Action Alliance's page at https://www.facebook.com/pg/PreventionActionAlliance/photos/?tab=album&album_id=10157300200643953