Chemical Health Coalition of Yellow Medicine County

04/15/2026

—a time to learn about the risks of alcohol misuse & its impact on individuals & communities. Whether it’s recognizing signs of drinking too much, preventing underage drinking, or knowing where to find support, resources are at are available: samhsa.gov/alcohol

04/10/2026

Prevention works! Get the tools and resources to help start the conversation with youth about preventing underage drinking and other healthy lifestyle choices. at SAMHSA's “Talk. They Hear You.”
samhsa.gov/talk-they-hear-you

04/10/2026

Spread the word this 📢 Prevention works! Treatment is effective. for everyone. If you or someone you know needs support for alcohol misuse, help is available at samhsa.gov/find-help

02/27/2025

Does the data on this graphic surprise you? As preventionists, we can’t forget the widespread consequences of alcohol misuse.

Learn more here: https://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/facts-stats/index.html

02/24/2025

The teen had called 911 saying he was either going to kill someone or kill himself, according to HPD.

12/25/2024

12/23/2024

Thanks to the Canby YAMS (Youth Against Misusing Substances) for taking part in our Sticker Shock campaign to spread the word about underage drinking prevention at local off-sale liquor retailers! Your work was a "major flex" this year! 💪💪💪

10/31/2024

On the last day of Red Ribbon Week (a national campaign to help keep kids drug-free) and the final day of National Substance Use Prevention month, the Yellow Medicine County CHC would like to invite you to help us celebrate by taking a look at the walking bridge in beautiful downtown Granite Falls! This week the bridge was lit all RED for our special prevention week! 🎀🎀🎀 For more information or resources on the Red Ribbon Campaign visit: https://www.redribbon.org/ or National Prevention Month, visit: https://www.samhsa.gov/newsroom/observances/substance-use-prevention-month

08/27/2024

08/06/2024

Join PACT for Families in partnership with Yellow Medicine County Emergency Preparedness / C6 Drug Task Force for our HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT - Mock Teen Bedroom event at Project Turnabout on Wednesday August 14th! This interactive event will give participants an opportunity to find the hidden substances in a mock "teen bedroom" along with safety education and awareness of the current trends in substance use to be avoided. To RSVP for lunch, scan the QR code or visit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CN5CRS5