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Back to School BBQ

Kimberly Miller, BG Daniels and Sheridan Back to School BBQ with the Daniels County Health Department and the Credit Union provided food.  We had crafts, outdoor activities, and a school supply station for those who needed school supplies they could take what they wanted. Extra supplies have been donated to the preschool, library, and Scobey …

Phillips County Fall Happenings

September AND Suicide Prevention Awareness Month drew several activities to Phillips County. First off placing garden flags and signs – with information on how to start a conversation about suicide, healthy coping skills, protective factors, etc. in the Villa Theatre “Park” alongside Malta’s main drag.  Fall is Homecoming! PS Gina Lamb was chauffeured by her husband in the MHS …

Associate Prevention Specialists

Montana Prevention Certification Board Launches *NEW* Online Certification for Associate Prevention Specialists Montana – September 16, 2024 – The Montana Prevention Certification Board (MPCB) is excited to announce the launch of its online certification program for Associate Prevention Specialists (APS). This new certification aims to uphold high standards in the substance misuse prevention field and …

Preventing Youth Suicides

PREVENTING YOUTH SUICIDES Missoula’s high schools are handing out free gun locks ANDY TALLMAN, Education Reporter for the Missoulian Missoula County Public Schools is giving away free gun locks as part of the Safe Storage Campaign. BEN ALLAN SMITH, MISSOULIAN Missoula’s high schools will be giving out free gun locks this week as part of …

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

Beth Morrison, Cascade County Block Grant 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 …