Steele County Coalition for Healthy Youth

08/31/2025

Today is International Overdose Awareness Day. We remember the lives lost to overdose and work to raise awareness about the importance of preventing drug misuse before it starts.

Hear from Jackie Polk, who experienced multiple overdoses that could have ended her life. Today, she is a Deterra supporter and passionate advocate for recovery and reducing the stigma of substance use disorder. Learn Jackie’s story and her advice for how you can help

https://deterrasystem.com/how-to-support-overdose-awareness-day/

11/15/2024

We are looking for 18–24-year-olds to shoot a 30-60 second video. The topic, what advice would you give parents of teens about how to talk to their teen about ma*****na use, with the purpose of preventing use or prolonging start of use, without using scare tactics? The THC Action Team committee will pick 12 videos to be showcased, one a month each month in 2025. Winners will receive $50 each to a charity of their choice.

Deadline: December 1st, 2024

Submit here: https://forms.gle/dgP9BqAaatRpeVCG8

Good Luck!!

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11/01/2024

Here's out most recent video in our THC series. Learn about Fentanyl and Cannabis.

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween!

10/29/2024

Ma*****na is addictive.

10/24/2024

Steps You Can Take This Month
Join us in observing National Substance Use Prevention Month by safely disposing of your unused and unwanted prescriptions. Between now and October 31, we encourage you to prevent the risk of overdose in your home.

10/22/2024

Learn about the impact of THC and children's exposure to it in this video.

10/21/2024

Learn more about how to get involved here!

SAFE Project is proud to join more than 80 million Americans taking part in Prevention Month this October and national Red Ribbon Week (October 23-31)

10/19/2024

October is National Substance Use Prevention Month, and we encourage you to safely dispose of unwanted medication and help prevent the opportunity for misuse before it starts. A shocking 70 to 80 percent of patients have leftover opioids after surgery, and these unattended prescription medications pose a significant risk if they fall into the wrong hands.

10/17/2024

Learn about why clearer state regulations are important to our entire community.

10/15/2024

The #1 contributor! Avoid ma*****na use and save yourself from some big future challenges. Learn more about your options on our website.

10/12/2024

Don't put limits on your life -