Prevention Navigators

With combined over 30 years of experience, Prevention Network staff Ruth and Effie discuss skills needed and supports available for newer coalition coordinators addressing substance misuse prevention. Many of the resources discussed can be found through the PreventionNetwork.org/c3 Resource Library. We encourage you to listen to episode "16: Building a RICH future for MI Coalitions" before listening to this episode.

Library - https://www.google.com/url?q=http://PreventionNetwork.org/c3&source=gmail&ust=1694065614375000&usg=AOvVaw2MZZlt9V9lV3AnLsRDJQg6

Episode 16 - https://soundcloud.com/prenav/epi-016

Whose House Our House (WHOH) Detroit's mission statement is to utilize inner-city youth to bridge the gap between law enforcement and the community through traditional and nontraditional sporting practices, along with creating a gateway to higher education and careers. In this episode, Alex Wray, Prevention Network's Michigan Higher Education Network (MIHEN) Coordinator, sits down with Elijah Richardson, who works with WHOH, to discuss the presence of WHOH and their push for health and wellness in the community. You can learn more about WHOH here: https://whohdetroit.org/

The Michigan Prevention Association (MPA) is an organization of prevention professionals and volunteers interested in promoting policy and activities that prevent substance use disorder, mental and physical illness, as well as educational and social disorders. In this episode, Mike Tobias, Prevention Network's Michigan Coalition to Reduce Underage Drinking (MCRUD) coordinator, sits down with Jeff Griffith, the Chair of MPA, to discuss the goals of MPA and their upcoming Advocacy Day (April 19th). Learn more about MPA and the 2023 Advocacy Day here: http://www.michiganpreventionassociation.org/

Disclosure: All opinions expressed in this podcast are solely their current opinions and do not reflect the opinions of Prevention Network. The Guest Speaker's opinions are based upon information they consider reliable, but Prevention Network warrants its completeness or accuracy, and it should not be relied upon as such.

From MSU Extension - Parent Education Landing Page: https://www.canr.msu.edu/early_childhood_development/parent-education/

Parenting education events: https://www.canr.msu.edu/parenting_education_classes/events

Resources:

https://www.todaysparent.com/kids/school-age/20-after-school-questions-that-will-actually-get-your-kids-talking/

https://powertodecide.org/

https://powertodecide.org/sexual-health/resources-for-parents-champions-mentors/talkingispower

https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/parents

https://takebackday.dea.gov/

https://akidsco.com/pages/membership-landing?gclid=CjwKCAjwi8iXBhBeEiwAKbUofRxekq78iW81ullT_TRimI7LOcpvltrAPnst0vcjJmUbqG2_viglcBoCbKUQAvD_BwE

https://www.familyequality.org/family-support/lgbtq-books/early-elementary/?gclid=CjwKCAjwi8iXBhBeEiwAKbUofd3vqeBWznGEw1wETYbvkqFxisSaf72wgZZ6rYYWrfrJaTGijgu8ahoCY7sQAvD_BwE

https://diversebooks.org/resources-old/where-to-find-diverse-books/

https://littlefreelibrary.org/programs/read-in-color/recommended-reading/

https://www.strongfamilyalliance.org/?utm_source=google_cpc&utm_medium=ad_grant&utm_campaign=%3Fgclid%3DCjwKCAjwi8iXBhBeEiwAKbUofWaJKq7SJuKk-9K3qRqUw4zTcCWs-a9-jENs4fIAxXMszFS6tq5dEBoCpecQAvD_BwE

http://grpride.org/portfolio-item/west-mi-parent-resource-guide/

https://www.lgbtqiamidwest.org/

https://www.samhsa.gov/talk-they-hear-you

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https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/TTHY-Vaping-Broch-2020.pdf?mc_cid=2ef859ddc6&mc_eid=559b60b98e

https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/TTHY-Marijuana-Broch-2020.pdf?mc_cid=2ef859ddc6&mc_eid=559b60b98e

PowerToDecide.org - https://powertodecide.org/sexual-health/resources-for-parents-champions-mentors/talkingispower

Planned Parenthood Parent Resources - https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/parents

Amaze.org - https://amaze.org/

SexPositiveFamilies - https://sexpositivefamilies.com/

PFLAG - https://pflag.org/

AdvocatesForYouth - https://www.advocatesforyouth.org/

Explore the vital role of evaluation for coalitions, and make the case to members for regular internal and external evaluation with a Wayne State University School of Social Work expert.

Join Ruth Schwendinger and guest Louise Montag, Executive Director of Prevention Network, for insight into new supports developing over the next few years for substance misuse prevention professionals. Together we are shaping the future of prevention in Michigan.

https://www.preventionnetwork.org/

Harm reduction occurs much farther along the spectrum of substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery than most prevention efforts, but is a critical step to addressing record-high levels of substance misuse in our communities and generational patterns of substance use. We all play a role in harm reduction in the words we use and can become more aware of resources to share with people and families living with the disease of addiction. Learn more at https://harmreduction.org/ and connect with Ieshia by visiting https://www.preventionnetwork.org/pdo

What are the reasons for doing a community assessment? What kinds of assessments are there? How do we find out what's really happening in our communities?

Start the conversation with Erin, then plan to join us at a Capacity Builders' Workshop on Nov. 9th, 4-5:30 pm, designed for people working on drug misuse prevention in Michigan; or catch the recorded workshop on Prevention Network YouTube Coalition Support Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA8-6yE9prM6w7W-WrO_HC30MGGyiy0DC

Doreen Turk-White began her career in substance use prevention coalitions before there was CADCA, before there was the SPF. She wrote her Master's thesis on community-based coalitions and has been honing her skills ever since by founding and facilitating coalitions for over 26 years.

Prevention Network Coalition Building Resources - https://www.preventionnetwork.org/coalitionbuilding

Prevention Navigators episode 012 with Allyson Taylor! "Youth Leadership Development: Join host Ruth Schwendinger for a discussion on the shape and structure of a new Youth Development Program to empower coalitions working with youth. Everyone working with youth in Michigan is invited to email Allyson Taylor ([email protected]) with feedback, suggestions, or to share their experience working with youth to prevent substance misuse and strengthen our existing professional support network."