Youth Alliance Partners for Prevention

09/11/2026

08/11/2026

07/14/2026

The cannabis teens encounter today is very different from what many adults remember.

THC levels have increased significantly, and cannabis now comes in forms like vapes, gummies, drinks, and concentrates that can be easy to underestimate.

Understanding what's changed can help parents and caregivers have more informed conversations with teens.

07/01/2026

🎉🌈 What a colorful night! Our June Sober Event brought middle and high school students together for an epic Color War filled with laughter, friendly competition, and unforgettable memories.

Events like these remind us that you don't need alcohol or drugs to have an amazing time. You can have fun, be yourself, make new friends, and build lasting connections in a safe, substance-free environment.

If you're a middle or high school student in St. Joseph looking for something fun to do, we'd love to have you join us! Our sober events are held on the last Tuesday of every month, and each one features a new activity.

📱 To be added to our text list and receive details about upcoming events, call 816-232-0050 or email [email protected].

Come see for yourself that the best memories are made with friends—not substances. We can't wait to see you at our next event! 💙

05/29/2026

Recently, middle and high school students came together at Ricky Dean’s for a fun-filled sober event packed with mini golf, batting cages, pickleball, rock climbing, bumper boats, and a VR experience!

These events are designed to show students that you can have an amazing time, build friendships, and make lasting memories — all without the use of alcohol or drugs. Seeing everyone laughing, competing, and enjoying themselves together was a great reminder that fun and connection don’t require substances.

Want to join us for the next sober event? Events are held on the last Tuesday of each month! Call or email to get added to the text list for upcoming activities and details:
816-232-0050
[email protected]

05/26/2026

🎓 Congratulations to the Class of 2026! 🎓

Project Graduation 2026 was an incredible night of celebration, laughter, and memories — all in a safe, substance-free environment for our graduating seniors to enjoy together.

We would like to thank BELT Entertainment for hosting this event. Also, a huge THANK YOU to our amazing sponsors, volunteers, parents, and community supporters for your generosity and commitment to our students. Your support helped create a fun and memorable evening our graduates will never forget.

To the graduates: congratulations on this important milestone! We are proud of all you have accomplished and excited for all that lies ahead. Wishing each of you success, happiness, and bright futures as you begin your next chapter.

04/29/2026

Take a look at highlights from our last two sober parties! Our mission is to create fun, engaging, and substance-free experiences for youth—showing that you can have an amazing time, connect with others, and make great memories without alcohol or drugs.

Interested in joining us? We host a sober event for middle and high school students on the last Tuesday of every month. To stay in the loop, call or email us to be added to our text list: 816-232-0050 or [email protected].
We’ll send a reminder with all the details the day before each event.

04/28/2026

Thank you to our partners, Buchanan County Missouri Sheriff, Saint Joseph, Missouri Police Department and community volunteers, for helping make Prescription Take Back a success. Together, we collected an impressive 563 pounds of unused medications.

We also extend our gratitude to the Youth Volunteer Corps of St. Joseph MO, for generously dedicating their time to removing labels from pill bottles—helping ensure they can be safely recycled and reused.

We are equally thankful to Missouri American Water for bringing their mascot, Puddles, and for providing travel pill containers to members of the community.

04/27/2026

Just a reminder that you are invited to connect and learn more at our Make Some Noise for National Fentanyl Awareness Day event Wednesday evening at Mokaska's. Anyone is welcome and we really hope to reach tweens, teens, young adults and parents so they can become more savvy about what to watch for, how to refuse instead of use, and how to help someone in trouble. See you Wednesday, April 29th from 5:00-7:00!