The Prevention Team

09/03/2026

September is also Su***de Prevention Month.

If you didn't know- we get to visit schools and talk to students about what it is to feel sad, depressed, hopeless, and in despair. We get to talk to them about how to get help- what help looks like, and how to be a friend to someone else who may be struggling.

A few things about su***de that you may not know:

👉 Sextortion is the leading cause of su***de in teenage boys.

👉 Of all addictions, gambling hold the highest su***de risk.

👉 When someone is in a mental health crisis, 10 minutes can be enough time to break the intention of harm.

👉 Children are more likely to confide in adults, Teens are more likely to confide in other teens about mental health challenges.

How do we talk to our kids about depression? su***de? addiction? When do we start? What do emphasize? Not sure? Let us strategize with you.

09/02/2026

☀️September is Recovery Month☀️

Lets talk about what is REAL- as part of your recovery- what do YOU do to Restore Every Aspect of Life.

One day at a time, one evening at a time, one horrible afternoon at a time, we find our way to keep walking our journey. Never be afraid to speak your REAL.

09/01/2026

🎉Register today to make sure that you get your T-Shirt!!!!!

We headed over to the race site yesterday and spread the energy for all of you beautiful people to come learn and uplift the community in just 18 days!!!!!!

Students 18 and under are free! (but still need to register today for that t-shirt!)

https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/CrownPoint/ChamplainBridge5K?fbclid=IwY2xjawUDqZlwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMTRYZ1ZaOVZ3VWxwMnFzc1lzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeeqF4Nqo61CFLeoQe2jLEVcXKZr3dwN_uylixZkHafex1ZFRSO0hLZazPKWI_aem_kr2dCEP3q6x4A1UqgGSSYA

The Champlain Bridge 5K - 2 Mile Fun Run/Walk is on Saturday September 19, 2026. It includes the following events: Champlain Bridge 5K and 2 Mile Fun Run/Walk.

08/19/2026

3 minutes and a better understanding!
Elementary video-but who doesn't want to be a kid again!- Send it to any friend who vapes to let them know you care!

People often claim that e-cigarettes, or “vapes,” are a healthier a...

08/12/2026

Come finish the summer out strong with SARA Teens!

We have exciting events happening across the county; find one near you!

08/12/2026

Better late than never...

Check out our August calendar! From fishing to concerts, there's something for everyone.

Come finish the summer out strong with us!

08/06/2026

🌟New Exciting way to spend Wednesday mornings in August!

🪷Come hang out in a laid back and encouraging space with some ladies who believe in you more than you know.

💥RSVP to Krista to sign up. Totally free! Totally fun! Totally worth it!

08/03/2026

🎠Come play!!!!

🪀Applications are still open for the Child-Led Play (Learning) at Lake Placid Elementary for the upcoming school year. This position is part time- 2 days/wk.

💻Send those resumes to [email protected]

07/27/2026

Energy drinks are everywhere. Energy drinks sponsor some pretty awesome athletes and pretty extreme sports. Energy drinks underreport the amount of caffeine, herbs, and excitatory supplements of what's IN their cans ON their cans.

There is some interesting research on the effect of caffeine on the youth brain, behavior, health systems, and development. The amount of caffeine used in the studies was usually around 50mg- like a cup of coffee. The overall impact was not good. There were ill effects in nearly all categories for youth under 16 - reach out to me if you want to learn about the exception. From 16-21 the impact was present, but less noticeable.

The multitude of studies concluded that when it comes to gut and heart health, problem behaviors and conduct, and depression and anxiety, there was no safe amount of caffeine for youth.

Wild? Yes. Yes is it. And 12 year old me just remembers my mother yelling at me for buying a Surge at Stewarts with my lunch.

It's easy to dismiss Diet Coke or Mountain Dew as harmless compared to a giant can of Rockstar, but they still contain a hefty amount of caffeine. It can seem like a silly thing to get energy drinks and try to stay up all night, as kids do during summer, and you aren't a bad parent if you've bought your kid a Red Bull to celebrate a Hunter Lawrence win. Be cognizant that caffeine, especially on a regular basis, can be quite harmful and have trickle-down effects that we won't realize until much later.

Give us a shout if you have any questions about your kiddos and energy drinks.