Ellensburg Healthy Youth Coalition

04/08/2022

Truly amazing work done by EHS students! YES, YOU MATTER!

Mental Health Awareness Public Service Announcement (PSA)Created for the Ellensburg School DistrictAdKey:MZevjGXKNp6p_z

04/01/2022

April is Drug TakeBack Month! Visit any of these year-round locations around the county to drop off!

02/23/2022

When it comes to an opioid overdose, every minute counts. That's why it's important to know how to respond if you encounter someone who's overdosed. For more information about responding to an overdose, visit www.GetTheFactsRx.com. Help save a life.

ABOUT THE CAMPAIGNOpioids are now one of the leading causes of injury-related deaths in Washington State. More people die from overdose than from car crashes. The Starts with One campaign is designed to inform and educate young adults, their parents, and older adults about the dangers of prescriptio...

02/18/2022

Your influence matters. Learn what you can do to keep your kids safe from opioid misuse and abuse at https://getthefactsrx.com/conversation-starters

02/16/2022

Opioids can become addictive. Learn about the different types of opioids, what happens to your brain when you use opioid prescriptions, and what causes them to be addictive.

Mixing prescription opioid medications with alcohol can cause a dangerous slowing of the heart rate and breathing.

02/16/2022

Ellensburg Healthy Youth Coalition is offering free Parenting Wisely online courses to Ellensburg parents of children between the ages of 3 and 18. Young Child and Teen editions available.

If you are interested or know anyone who might be interested in this program, please message us or contact Korteney Durand at [email protected].

-Easy to use and navigate
-Online interactive format
-Can be completed in as little as 3-5 hours

For additional information about Parenting Wisely visit https://www.parentingwisely.com.

01/25/2022

Si usted cree que su adolescente es adicto o no puede dejar de consumir ma*****na u otras dr**as, contacte a su médico o llame a la Línea de Apoyo para Recuperación de Washington al 1-866-789-1511. Para mas informacion visite: https://starttalkingnow.org/padres

Aunque no lo parezca, sus adolescentes lo escuchan, hasta cuando se trata de no tomar alcohol. Vea este video con recomendaciones y aprenda más en InicieLaCo...

01/25/2022

"If you think that your teen is addicted or cannot stop using ma*****na or other drugs, contact their doctor or the
Washington Recovery Help Line at 1-866-789-1511. For more information visit https://starttalkingnow.org/find-resources

It may not always look like it, but when it comes to not drinking alcohol, teens are listening to you. Watch the video for conversation tips and learn more a...

01/21/2022

La ma*****na es más adictiva para los adolescentes que para los adultos. Una de cada seis personas que comienzan a consumir ma*****na durante la adolescencia se vuelve adicta. En el estado de Washington, la mayoría de los adolescentes que reciben tratamiento por abuso de substancias reportan que la ma*****na es la droga principal o la única que consumen. Visite https://starttalkingnow.org/padres para mas informacion en como empezar la conversacion con su adolecente.

01/21/2022

"Ma*****na is more addictive for teens than adults. One in six people who start using as teens will become addicted. In WA, most teens who get treatment for substance abuse report that ma*****na is the main or only drug they use. Visit https://starttalkingnow.org/parents/every-conversation-counts for more information in how to start the conversation with your youth.

01/18/2022

Haga tiempo para conocer a las personas que pasan
tiempo con su adolescente, saber en dónde están y saber
que están haciendo. Esta es otra forma de hacerles saber a
sus adolescentes que se preocupa por ellos. Inicie la conversacion visite https://starttalkingnow.org/padres

Nadie los conoce mejor que usted. Hable con sus adolescentes y pregúnteles a dónde, cómo y con quién pasan el tiempo. Los adolescentes están bajo su influenc...

01/18/2022

Taking the time to get to know who your teen is
spending time with, where they are, and what they’re
doing is another way of letting your teens know that
you care about them. Learn more at https://starttalkingnow.org/find-resources

No one knows them better than you. Talk to your teens about where, how, and who they’re spending time with.Teens are under the influence…of you. Learn more a...