By Alex Moore Bullying is a common occurrence in schools regardless of age. And while bullying often happens at school, youth are vulnerable to bullies anywhere. Cyberbullying is on the rise. Pew Research Center data shows that about 6 in 10 teens have been bullied or harassed . “Bullying is not normal, natural or …
Multiple of the new CTC Communities, as part of the DPHHS CTC Expansion, have been very busy this summer! In Phase 1, CTC coordinators spent significant time meeting with leaders in their community, discussing the leaders’ perspectives on youth behavior in their community as well as getting buy-in from these leaders to support moving CTC …
Gina Lamb, Phillips County The beginning of August kept Phillips County PS Gina Lamb busy as she traveled our great state from Malta to Fairmont for the Prevention Academy and back again in time to set up an information booth at the Phillips County Fair for two days. Phillips County Prevention partnered with Malta Kids …
Angelica Mozqueda, BG Musselshell & Golden Valley Musselshell County Prevention has worked all summer with a group of youth. The goals of the youth were to create a peer on peer team that can be sustainable. The youth created “YOUTH C.A.R.E.S” Cares stands for CULTIVATING ACCEPTANCE RESPECT EMPATHY AND SUPPORT The youth is hoping …
Dawn Ries, Powell/Granite Counties Dawn did Family Night giveaway in Deer Lodge. Buckets were prepared for families to have a night together before school started. They each contained a movie, a game, popcorn, snacks, drinks, a regular deck of cards, and Mad Libs booklets as well as prevention information. 45 buckets were given out. She …
Justin Matthews, Park County Southwest Montana Prevention, Park Connect Youth Group, Park County Youth Courts, and Crazy Mountain Ventures Wilderness Guides put together our first annual youth backpacking trip. This trip consisted of a two-day 14-mile hike to an alpine lake in the Crazy Mountains. The kids learned the history of Crazies, leadership skills, backcountry …
Kristin Wilkowski, Valley County The Valley CARE Coalition, in collaboration with local artist Kat McIntyre hosted a fair booth at the Northeast Montana Fair, August 9th through the 11th. Fairgoers were invited to fill out a survey, register for prizes, take any of the free information that was displayed, and also paint a Kindness Rock. …
Who inspires you: My family and my 101 year old grandma. Best gift ever given? A bicycle from one of my sons for my birthday. Your motto: Be respectful and kind to all. Favorite sport: Baseball Favorite day of the year: All summer days I can’t start my day until… Have my coffee and make …
Prevention collaborated with Montana State University Extension Office (MSU Ext. Office) to provide a 1.5 hour parental session on opioids and stimulants, highlighting the dangers of counterfeit pills and fentanyl, and education on reducing the stigma surrounding opioid use disorder at the Superior Courthouse. The 14 attendees included the Sheriff, Mayor of Superior, St. Regis …
Who inspires you: My friend Rochelle. She got addicted to meth, lost her kids, successfully went through drug court and is currently healthy, has a great job, and a positive outlook. Best gift ever given? My husband took me to the Kentucky Derby for my 60th birthday. Your motto: You are free to make your …
