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Please join Prevention Works! VT as we celebrate and promote the many critical ways substance abuse prevention services keep Vermonters and their communities safe and healthy and that prevention works.
AGENDA:
9:30 -10:15 a.m. Prevention advocates to attend House opening session
10:30 a.m. Opening Session and Prevention Champions Awards Presentation
11:00 a.m.- Noon Smart Approaches to Marijuana with Kevin Sabet and former Congressman Patrick Kennedy: Get all the latest information about what is going on concerning marijuana laws at all levels of government across the U.S. and developing marijuana policy based on reputable science and sound principles of public health and safety.
12:45–1:45 p.m. Lunch on your own – off-site or with your legislator in cafeteria
2-3:00 p.m. Special Session for youth and young adults to meet with Kevin Sabet
Kevin’s first work in drug policy began when he was a youth member of his local community coalition. He will share his story and answer questions about his journey from teen prevention advocate to national drug policy expert.
2-3:00 p.m. Networking session for coalition coordinators and others interested in statewide substance use issues
DEA Sponsored: Free opportunity to dispose of unused or expired medications at the Burlington Police Department and other locations throughout VT.
For kids of all ages!
The Burlington Partnership for a Healthy Community will host a table at this event with a button making activity for kids and resources for parents. Come visit us while you are there!
More info at http://www.samhsa.gov/preventionweek/
National Prevention Week is a SAMHSA-supported annual health observance dedicated to increasing public awareness of, and action around, substance abuse and mental health issues. This observance is an opportunity to join with other individuals, organizations, and coalitions in your community to promote prevention efforts, educate others about behavioral health issues, and create and strengthen community partnerships.
Daily themes:
Sunday, May 12 Prevention and Cessation of Tobacco Use (New for 2013!)
Monday, May 13Prevention of Underage Drinking
Tuesday, May 14Prevention of Prescription Drug Abuse and Illicit Drug Use
Wednesday, May 15Prevention of Alcohol Abuse
Thursday, May 16Suicide Prevention
Friday, May 17 Promotion of Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Well-Being
All are welcome! Our coalition meets about every 6 weeks to discuss progress on our ongoing projects, collaborate on events and brainstorm future projects. Food and fun is always provided! Call or email our coalition coordinator Mariah Sanderson for more info at (802) 324-3867 or mariah@burlingtonpartnership.org. Or just show up!
All are welcome! Our coalition meets about every 6 weeks to discuss progress on our ongoing projects, collaborate on events and brainstorm future projects. Food and fun is always provided! Call or email our coalition coordinator Mariah Sanderson for more info at (802) 324-3867 or mariah@burlingtonpartnership.org. Or just show up!