Danger at the Corner Store: Loaf ‘n Jug & Circle K Now Stocking Addictive Substances, Action Needed

Substance abuse prevention specialists should be aware of recent concerning changes at Loaf ‘n Jug and Circle K locations in Great Falls, Montana. Loaf ‘n Jug, now under new ownership, has begun stocking addictive substances such as Kratom, THC products, and mushrooms—items that were not previously sold in their stores. Despite previous agreements to refrain …

Welcome Coleen!

Youth Connections would like to welcome our new director, Coleen Smith. Coleen was born and raised in Western Montana. She attended Gonzaga University and Montana State University – Bozeman, majoring in marketing.  After leaving Montana for 15 years she returned to Helena in 1999. She most recently worked for the Montana Chamber of Commerce and …

Adult Volunteer of the Month – Dana Toole

Dana Toole is an advocate for some of Montana’s most vulnerable population, children. Through her work with the Montana Department of Justice, Dana works to oversee many programs that give voice to children who have been victims of crimes. Her caring and compassionate manner coupled with her strong leadership qualities has lead Children’s Advocacy Centers …