The Genesee County Prevention Coalition invites the community to celebrate Prevention Champions for youth during National Prevention Week. We recognize individuals or organizations in Genesee County that engage in positive preventive actions to improve the lives of youth.

Join us at GHS for Celebrating Possibilities Community Partner Meeting. The GCPC is celebrating Partners in Prevention for youth! Tuesday, May 13, 2025 | 9:00a-10:30a Meeting 8:30 Continental Breakfast & Networking Guest Speakers: Minou Jones and Mike Tobais

Join Us for a Community Art Showcase & Important Conversations on Mental Health and Substance Use Prevention! All residents of Atlas, Burton, Davison, Grand Blanc, Goodrich, and surrounding areas are invited to this special event!

How can you make a difference in suicide prevention? Learn about what to do if you think someone might be at risk for self-harm by reading these 5 Action Steps for Helping Someone in Emotional Pain: https://t.co/iYAV5nYCg4  . #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthMonth

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#Fentanyl is up to 50x stronger than heroin and 100x stronger than morphine. Even a tiny amount can be fatal. On #NationalFentanylAwarenessDay, educate yourself about the dangers of illegally made fentanyl often found in counterfeit pills: Fentanyl Facts | Stop Overdose | CDC

DEA Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 26, GCPC will be at Metro Police Authority with community partners to accept disposal of prescription pills, needles, patches, and liquid medications. Narcan for your first aid kits with training will be provided by Wellness Services.

Are you facing the heart-wrenching challenge of helping a loved one battle drug addiction, alcohol abuse, or other addictive behaviors? You’re not alone in this struggle, and there is a powerful resource that can provide you with guidance, support, and a path toward recovery.

Start 2025 with Conversations 🥳 Kick off the New Year🌟 by preventing underage drinking and other drug use. Use resources from the "Talk. They Hear You." website to set clear rules and expectations. Stay safe and enjoy the celebrations! 🥳 https://t.co/HaKKk04AIh

Start the New Year🎆 by talking with teens about the effects of underage drinking and other drug use. Use the "Talk. They Hear You." Family Agreement Form📝 to set clear rules and expectations. 🔗 https://t.co/HaKKk042SJ #DrugPrevention #FamilyAgreement

Listen in as SAMHSA chats with two inspiring 13-year-olds from Dover Youth2Youth about their underage drinking prevention efforts and how they’re empowering their classmates. 🌟 Listen here: https://t.co/zsB4XBVf87 #Youth2Youth #TeenLeaders #Inspiration #TalkTheyHearYou #Podcast

❄️ Winter break means more free time and new social opportunities. Take a moment to talk with your teens about staying free from alcohol and other substances so they can enjoy their break safely. 💬 5 Conversation Goals: https://t.co/veVDtjuuMi #WinterBreak #TalkTheyHearYou

The holidays are here!☃️ Check out SAMHSA's podcast episode🎙️ on Parenting Through the Holidays. Let's make this season joyful and safe for everyone. 🎧 https://t.co/V1GrDcBhcm #HolidaySafety #UnderageDrinking #DrugPrevention #ParentingThroughHolidays

It's National Impaired Driving Prevention Month🚗, talk with your kids about not getting in a car with someone under the influence. Whether it's alcohol, or drugs. Educate yourself and others with this Impaired Driving Fact Sheet. 🔗 https://t.co/8RG9HNz62v

Happy #Thanksgiving! 🦃 As families gather, let’s check in with our kids about their well-being. Use the "Talk. They Hear You." Screen4Success tool to support healthy conversations! 🔗 https://t.co/zsB4XBVMXF #TalkTheyHearYou #FamilyTime #Screen4Success

Vaping may seem harmless to teens, but the dangers are real 🚭. Start the conversation with the “Talk. They Hear You.” campaign this #NoVapeNovember. 🔗 https://t.co/WIVW7wXrej #VapingPrevention #TalkTheyHearYou

October is #PreventionMonth. Substance use disorders affect people from all walks of life and all ages. Prevention and early intervention strategies can reduce the impact of substance use in America’s communities. You’re not alone. Help is available: https://t.co/P9muysytM3

GCPC Ninth Annual Meeting Featuring Rev. Dr. Keyon S. Payton, a transformative force in both the faith community and public health sectors. Register by Nov. 6th. https://t.co/serazOAoh9

Do the youth in your community know that most of their peers don’t use substances? Check out SAMHSA's stats. Learn about social norms: https://t.co/AJdasS9ebP #SubstanceUsePreventionMonth #PreventionMonth #MyPreventionStory

Early prevention is critical. #SubstanceUsePreventionMonth #PreventionMonth #MyPreventionStory https://t.co/Uny9awmAGd