Anita Wotkyns, Ravalli County Along with the Bitterroot Discovery Children’s Museum and the Hamilton Masonic Lodge, we helped put on a community event we called, “LEGO and Eggo.” We got sponsored food from Costco to have a waffle bar, and the children’s museum put together 8 different STEM activities, all centered around LEGO. I was …
Barb Reiter, Jefferson County On January 22 a Health and Safety Fair was held at Jefferson High for all students. Some of the booths students visited were: CPR, energy drinks and nutrition, inflatable brain and VR tour of the brain, Natural High, FCCLA booths on heart health, resilience and buckle-up, cell phone and internet safety, …
Gina Lamb, Phillips County The 19th Annual Ice Classic Fishing Tournament was held at Nelson Reservoir for 200 anglers of all ages. Prevention provided Fishing Gadgets to all participants. The winning catches for adults were a 1 lb 8 oz Perch, 7 lb 5 oz Walleye and 22 lb 2 oz Northern Pike. And for …
MTPLC Leads Initiative to Expand Mental Health Supports for Rural and Tribal Schools in Montana The Montana Professional Learning Collaborative (MTPLC), in partnership with STOPit Solutions and the Montana Small Schools Alliance (MSSA), has announced the launch of the Expanding Montana Rural Student Mental Health Supports initiative. Funded by a STOP School Violence Act Grant …
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Beth Morrison, Cascade County As the 2025 Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) approaches, prevention specialists across Montana are encouraged to connect with school administrators to promote participation in this critical survey. While past efforts have largely focused on advocating for the Montana Prevention Needs Assessment, the spotlight has now shifted to ensuring schools understand the …
Gina Lamb, Phillips County During December Prevention promoted on social media: National Impaired Driving Month, Seasonal Affective Disorder and Holiday Mocktail recipes. We also sponsored a page in the annual Malta Chamber Christmas Coloring Book distributed to all youth within Phillips County. Gina partnered with Malta Kiwanis in assisting youth with decorating cookies at the …
We have included for you all here a re-cap of some of the resources that were discussed and used in Planning for Holiday Prevention Activities, PACEs and Other Trainings Links to Resources Being Explored by Montana Prevention Specialists Raising the Bar – Keep Youth Events Substance Free Elevate Montana – Helena Affiliate: PACEs/ACEs …
Gina Lamb, Phillips Co. Prevention participated in the 21st Annual Turkey Bowling Family Fun Night sponsored by the Phillips County Coalition for Healthy Choices, including Turkey BINGO hosted by MHS Jobs for Montana Graduates (JMG) and Turkey Windsock crafting tables provided by Milk River Beef Builders 4-H Club. Let’s Face It bags filled with ParentingMT …
In partnership with the Bitterroot Discovery Children’s Museum, we are working to bring a series of early learning “pop-up” museum exhibits to the community. These mini children’s museum exhibits are meant to connect children and their caregivers in meaningful ways focused on communication skills, hands-on learning, and intentional play. Play is one of the …
Escape the Vape Beth Morrison, Cascade Co. Escape the Vape is a 30-minute youth vaping education presentation designed to provide facts and insights about the dangers of vaping. Originally presented in person, the presentation is now available as a recorded video for wider access. While the content is ideal for youth, it also addresses significant …
