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Deborah McNelis M.Ed In most communities today, far too many children are struggling. Whether it’s with mental health challenges, school performance, emotional regulation, …

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Teens face challenges that can feel overwhelming. Emotional struggles, pressure to fit in, and unresolved pain can take a toll. When mental health …

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Anita Wotkyns, Ravalli County Along with the Bitterroot Discovery Children’s Museum and the Hamilton Masonic Lodge, we helped put on a community event …

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Barb Reiter, Jefferson County On January 22 a Health and Safety Fair was held at Jefferson High for all students. Some of the …

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Gina Lamb, Phillips County The 19th Annual Ice Classic Fishing Tournament was held at Nelson Reservoir for 200 anglers of all ages. Prevention …

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MTPLC Leads Initiative to Expand Mental Health Supports for Rural and Tribal Schools in Montana The Montana Professional Learning Collaborative (MTPLC), in partnership …

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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 …

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Gina Lamb, Phillips County During December Prevention promoted on social media: National Impaired Driving Month, Seasonal Affective Disorder and Holiday Mocktail recipes. We …

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We have included for you all here a re-cap of some of the resources that were discussed and used in Planning for Holiday …

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Gina Lamb, Phillips Co. Prevention participated in the 21st Annual Turkey Bowling Family Fun Night sponsored by the Phillips County Coalition for Healthy …

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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 …

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