National Prevention Week
National Prevention Week is an annual health observance dedicated to increasing public awareness of substance use and mental health disorders. Our Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) members create projects for National Prevention Week that promote awareness around preventing underage drinking and alcohol misuse and preventing prescription and opioid drug misuse.
This year, YAC members determined that friends are one of the most important factors in staying away from substance misuse. That is why this year for National Prevention Week they worked together on projects that support positive social interactions with their peers. They planned updates to the recess space and designed a banner that highlights positive alternatives that EMS students use to stay drug and alcohol free. All students from EMS will have the opportunity to sign the banner in support of the project
This year, YAC members determined that friends are one of the most important factors in staying away from substance misuse. That is why this year for National Prevention Week they worked together on projects that support positive social interactions with their peers. They planned updates to the recess space and designed a banner that highlights positive alternatives that EMS students use to stay drug and alcohol free. All students from EMS will have the opportunity to sign the banner in support of the project
