Prevention Works- Healthy Region 6

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Prevention Works- Healthy Region 6

Bringing awareness to Conway, Faulkner,Johnson, Perry, Pope, and Yell Counties about Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Prevention

What We Do:
Our prevention department works to create conditions for individuals, families, and communities where "bad" things are less likely to happen. Prevention is something that individuals must do on a daily basis in order to create conditions where bad things don't occur just like brushing your teeth prevents you from getting cavities. With regard to drug prevention, we create norms and

policies to eliminate underage drinking or illegal drug abuse. Our Prevention programs are designed to do the following:
-Create measurable changes in risk and/or protective factors of an identified target population
-Use developmentally appropriate strategies (evidence-based) to impact risk factors or enhance protective factors
-Support the work of anti-drug coalitions, community and neighborhood organizations, institutions, and citizens to address prevention at the community level

05/15/2026

📣 Share Your

Why is prevention important to you?

Maybe prevention helped you…
✔ Build confidence
✔ Make healthy choices
✔ Find support during difficult times
✔ Become a leader in your community
✔ Help others

This National Prevention Week, we encourage everyone to share how prevention has made a positive impact in your life or community.

Your story could inspire someone else. 💙

SAMHSA encourages individuals and organizations to share their prevention experiences and stories during National Prevention Week.

05/14/2026

🤝 Prevention happens in communities.

National Prevention Week highlights the importance of partnerships, collaboration, and community-driven solutions to improve public health and support mental wellness.

Thank you to our schools, youth coalitions, healthcare partners, law enforcement, faith-based organizations, parents, and community members who continue to support prevention efforts throughout Region 6!

Together, we are building stronger and healthier communities for future generations. 💙

The goals of National Prevention Week include community involvement, partnership engagement, and resource sharing.

05/13/2026

Prevention is more than saying “no.”
Prevention is helping young people feel connected, supported, and empowered to make healthy choices.

Protective factors like positive adult relationships, school involvement, mental wellness, and healthy activities all play a role in reducing substance misuse and improving overall well-being.

During National Prevention Week, we celebrate the individuals, schools, coalitions, organizations, and families working every day to strengthen our communities. 💪

What does prevention mean to YOU?

05/12/2026

is a platform that promotes new ideas and initiatives to help keep communities healthy & safe. Join us as we celebrate the substance use prevention and well-being efforts happening nationwide! Learn more: samhsa.gov/prevention-week

05/11/2026

🌟 It’s National Prevention Week! 🌟

This week, we join communities across the country in recognizing the power of prevention and the importance of creating healthy, safe, and supportive environments for youth, families, and communities.

Prevention works — and it starts with education, connection, and community involvement. Whether it’s substance misuse prevention, mental health promotion, or building protective factors for youth, every positive action matters.

Together, we can help create brighter futures for everyone. 💙

National Prevention Week is a nationwide effort to raise awareness about substance misuse prevention and mental health promotion.

04/25/2026

Today is Arkansas Drug Take Back Day. Take a few minutes to clean out your medicine cabinet and safely dispose of unused or expired medications at a local collection site to help prevent misuse and keep our communities safe.

https://ardrugtakeback.org/dispose-of-drugs/

04/23/2026

Prevention On & Off the Course in Action! ⛳👏

Sam Taylor, Region 6 Prevention Representative, is spending the week engaging students at Russellville Intermediate School through the Prevention On & Off the Course program.

This innovative program combines substance misuse prevention education with hands-on golf skills, giving students a fun and interactive way to learn about making healthy choices. By incorporating physical activity into prevention messaging, students are able to build confidence, develop new skills, and strengthen protective factors such as positive decision-making and healthy coping strategies.

Through this approach, Sam is helping students connect real-life skills with prevention concepts—making the lessons both memorable and meaningful. Great work bringing creativity and engagement into prevention programming! 💙

04/22/2026

Amy Mellick-Wetzel, Region 6 Prevention Representative, and Sierra Whitbey with the American Lung Association spoke with students at Dardanelle Middle School yesterday about the RAAD (Rise Above Alcohol and Drugs) initiative.

Students learned about risk and protective factors, as well as important information on va**ng and ni****ne prevention. These conversations help empower youth to make healthy choices and become leaders in prevention within their schools and communities.

Thank you to Kim Walters and the Project Prevent Youth Coalition for having us!

04/20/2026

Driving isn’t a game, especially on 420. Don’t drive high — it could cost lives. Call for a sober ride. If You Feel Different, You Drive Different.

04/14/2026

Volunteers Needed – SYNAR To***co Prevention Research 🚭

Region 6 Prevention is looking for a few youth volunteers (ages 17–19) to assist with an important to***co prevention research opportunity this summer!
This hands-on experience supports SYNAR compliance efforts, helping ensure retailers are following laws that prevent to***co sales to minors. It’s a great way to gain real-world experience while making a difference in your community.

📅 When: May, June, or July (must be available during the workday)
📍 Where: Across Region 6 counties
⏱ Time Commitment: A few hours

What you’ll receive:
✔️ Volunteer service hours (with certificate)
✔️ Meals & snacks provided
✔️ $30 gift card as a thank-you

This is a great opportunity for students interested in public health, prevention, or community service!

📩 To get involved, contact:
Amy Mellick-Wetzel – [email protected]
or
Sam Taylor – [email protected]

Help us keep our communities healthy and to***co-free! 💙

Address

100 S Cherokee
Morrilton, AR

Telephone

+15013544589

Website

http://www.preventionworksar.org/

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