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Welcome! This blog will provide a forum for thoughts on substance abuse prevention, upcoming events, the latest research, and anything else we think of along the way. Here's to new connections and great conversations!
Council Information
- Yamhill County Prevention Council:
- Bringing together the individual and collective strengths of Yamhill County communities to guide and support relevant, comprehensive and effective strategies that reduce risks and promote safe and healthy individuals, families and communities.
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Solely Responsible is a group of peer educators that uses interactive theatre games to create open discussion about issues that teens face. We hope that by having youth-run presentations, we can provide a non-threatening atmosphere where young people are encouraged to interact and engage in thoughtful dialogue. We’re able to present issues in a humorous, real-life manner that also provokes thought, discussion, and active participation in developing solutions.
If you would like more information, or if you want Solely Responsible to present at your school, please contact Katie Dolph at kdolph@linfield.edu or call 503-434-7378, ext. 3.
How cool is this! Thanks Katie for the information on Solely Responsible. And thanks to Kristen for setting this up... What a great way to communicate. -Carol Prendergast
Linfield ADAPT (Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Team) is meeting this Wednesday, March 14 from 2-3PM in HHPA/Ted E Wilson Gym Building (corner of Linfield Avenue and Lever Street) room 112.
This organization is committed to addressing issues of alcohol and drug use on the McMinnville campus. We organize open alcohol discussions, assist with Wellness Week activities and work to create policies that help ensure the safety and wellbeing of Linfield students.
At each meeting we aim to have representatives from the following organizations: Residence Life, Counseling Center, Health Education, Prevention/Community Programs, McMinnville Police, Linfield Campus Safety, Greek Life, Student Services and most importantly, students.
“Safe Dates” is a research based curriculum by the Hazelden Foundation that has shown to have strong, long-term outcomes. The curriculum is a nine-session program that deals with attitudes and behaviors associated with dating abuse and violence. Each session can be completed in about an hour. The curriculum has interactive games and activities and I also provide prizes and snacks for the youth to make it more enjoyable. “Safe Dates” can be used for both middle and high school students, both male and female. The class size should be around six to twelve students. I have been teaching "Safe Dates" at Duniway Middle School on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4:00-4:45PM and at Patton Middle School on Mondays at 3:10 to 4:20PM.
If you would like more information,or want "Safe Dates" to be taught at your school, please contact Linda Silvestre at (503)434-7378 ext.5 or email me at silvestrel@co.yamhill.or.us.
"CALL ME HOPE," Book Signing Benefit for Juiliette's House, Henderson House, and the Hands & Words Are Not For Hurting Project will be held Thursday, April 12th, 6:30PM at New to You. Wear purple (optional) to honor victims and survivors of verbal abuse.
I will discuss my middle-grade novel, "CAll Me Hope," and its verbal abuse theme... we'll hear from a local woman whose life has reflected her childhood verbal abuse. Also -- music, refreshments, raffle drawing, displays, autographing....come!
"CALL ME HOPE" children's quilt raffle is another fundraiser for the above book signing event. This beautiful, colorful 4X4 quilt features 6 drawings from Henderson House children. Tickets are 1 for $2, 3 for $5, available at Incahoots, New to Your (see the quilt), Third St. Books, and any Soroptimist member. Good luck!
The Yamhill County Youth Empowerment Squad (YES) hosts a Dinner and Movie Night the last Saturday of every month. The event is open to all middle and high school students. The dinner is from 5:30pm to 7:00pm and the movie is from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. The event is held at First Presbyterian Church at 390 NE Second Street in McMinnville. The event is completely free and transportation is available. If you have any questions please call (503) 434-7378 ext. 5.
Thanks for the update Linda! BTW, April's movie is "Pursuit of Happyness!"
Well said.
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