Genesee County Prevention Coalition

09/02/2026

As we prepare for our Lunch N' Learn sponsored by Molina Healthcare tomorrow, we'd like to thank our Youth Connections Magazine advertisers for their support. Mott Community College, Flint & Genesee Education & Talent, GISD Early Childhood & Parent Involvement, Flint Genesee Job Corps, Darcele Cole-Robinson, and Soberhood contributions help spread visibility of valuable resource information with community members throughout Genesee County.

This year we have distributed 2500 of our past issue and moving close to 2500 of the current Issue 13 being gone!

Order FREE print copies of Issue 13 while they are available: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/wLR4T3mWLQ

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To advertise with the Youth Connections Magazine contact:
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Deadline to submit ad: October 2, 2026.

09/01/2026

We were glad to have honored by joining New Paths Inc at the Genesee County, MI administration building, and City of Flint to hear Tony Hoffman's story. It was a day filled with meaningful connection and reminders of the importance of those who do the work. Thank you to all our partners and a special thank you to Genesee Health System for supporting this initiative in our community.

We look forward to continuing the mission in our Health and Education workgroup today. Our workgroups are where we work together for the health of Genesee County. Learn more about our Workgroups and find your interest in prevention: TheGCPC.org/workgroups

08/31/2026

Great news for one of members!

Flint approves $25K for opioid recovery non-profit, halts pa... Read more in the comments.

08/31/2026

We are joining New Paths Inc TODAY to kick off with their Annual Overdose Awareness Walk 🚶‍♂️beginning,
🕛11:00 a.m. | Aug. 31
📍At 765 E. Hamilton Ave.
The walk will go to the Genesee County Administration Building where Genesee County will host a Remember & Rise event that will feature opportunities to honor lives, connect, and learn about resources available in the community.

View our calendar for details of Overdose Awareness Day events happening today: https://www.thegcpc.org/calendar/

08/28/2026

Thank you New Paths Inc, Genesee County, MI, and ABC12 News for sharing the importance of observing . If you missed it, tune in at the top of your morning this weekend at 6am,
listen to our full interview with:
📻 Z92.7 WDZZ - https://www.iheart.com/live/z-927-5775
📻 CK 105.5 - https://www.iheart.com/live/ck-1055-5776

The GCPC will be sharing more details during the interview about observing on Monday. New Paths, Inc. will kick the day off hosting its Annual Overdose Awareness Walk 🚶‍♂️beginning,
🕛11:00 a.m. | Aug. 31
📍At 765 E. Hamilton Ave.
The walk will conclude at Genesee County Administration Building where Genesee County will host a Remember & Rise event that will feature opportunities to honor lives, connect, and learn about resources available in the community.

TODAY, you can find Wellness Services, Inc. at 📍Gloria Coles Library, Noon-2:00 p.m. Showcasing a 'Seeing Survival' photovoice exhibit that highlights the importance of our individual impact in responding to a crisis.

View our calendar for events happening throughout the weekend leading up to International Overdose Awareness on Aug. 31: https://www.thegcpc.org/calendar/

08/28/2026

Join us for Remember & Rise in Genesee County on Aug. 31 to honor those lost to overdose and access vital community resources.

08/27/2026

Tune-in to ABC12 News at 4:00 👀 Our partners will be on LIVE.

08/27/2026

Stand with those in the community that have been impacted by overdose. Genesee County will observe through the weekend, with a full day schedule on Monday, August 31. See our calendar for more details: https://www.thegcpc.org/calendar/

The Genesee County Prevention Coalition is proud to support partners for Overdose Awareness Day and look forward to our next initiatives together. Learn more about how the GCPC is serving the community through connection at our next Lunch N' Learn September 3rd, sponsored by Molina Healthcare . Registration will be closing soon, reserve your seat today: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=goxIehnq-0eJ-2gIkP_pEsoIYz6p1UBAjXEyjrd_ECJUMkJXME1LNFBSSllNNUUzWElWRUhMSTk2RCQlQCN0PWcu&fbclid=IwY2xjawT9FfVwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMWp1dGYwV0ljVGVwcWFRZjBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe1_D2ataY6OO5xSK0UBqahOxni5Ph4FTUin2c_uhdimC0864cvrImGzWDCkc_aem_Es1XJ3EH8fSPNNL9pTEI3A&route=shorturl

08/25/2026

Flint will host a free Overdose Awareness Event at City Hall, featuring a resource fair, panel discussion, and keynote from national recovery advocate Tony Hoffman.

08/25/2026

The Salvation Army of Genesee County will be holding a testimonial service tomorrow for . Support and honor lives that have been impacted by overdose and stand with your community at this event. Find more happening throughout Genesee County on our calendar: https://www.thegcpc.org/calendar/

The GCPC coalition goal is to impact substance use and mental health concerns in our community in hope of changing knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors.