News/Blog

Shared from the CADCA blog post. Two alarming studies were released recently that highlight the association between cannabis use and serious health concerns. …

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Logan Nugent, Missoula County In 2021 31.5% of Montana high school students reported that their mental health was most of the time or always …

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Gina Lamb, Phillips/Valley Counties The MSU Extension Office of Phillips County hosted the annual Ag Day celebration. There was a free will offering …

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Erin Montgomery, Beaverhead Be The Change Coalition Some amazing youth coalition members traveled to Helena to support a bill that would add e-cigarettes …

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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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