Allamakee Prevention Advisory
Meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month from 11:30am-12:30pm.
Hosting locations and cities vary. Please email allamakeepreventionadvisory@gmail.com to find out where the next meeting will be located and to be added to the mailing list.
All are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Events Expanding Prevention In Your Community
One way to help others learn more about the Allamakee Prevention Advisory and it's mission is by attending events in your community. Become a face people recognize, a face that makes them want to join a group of individuals "focused on guiding grant funds to advocate, educate, and provide awareness to positively impact the health and wellness of Allamakee County".
April/May- TIPS (Responsible Beverage Server) Trainings available. Send an email to lhemesath@helpingservices.org for more information!
4/4- Vaping Presentation by Gunderson Lutheran at 6:30pm
4/11- APA Meeting at Lids Bar & Grill
5/9- APA Meeting at Lids Bar & Grill
(If your agency has an event coming up or you know of an event you would like the Allamakee Prevention Advisory to be involved in, please email allamakeepreventionadvisory@gmail.com )
Mentoring has a lot to offer in Allamakee County!
Could you spend 4 hours a month hanging out with a youth doing things you already like to do in your community? Mentoring is Simple! Become a mentor to a youth like Adam. Contact mentoring@helpingservices.org or visit www.helpingservices.org/youth-mentoring
Allamakee Prevention Advisory In Action!
The Allamakee Prevention Advisory was able to attend the Allamakee County Fair Kid's Day Event on July 21st. Not only were we able to host a table, but we also had to opportunity to do a Hidden In Plain Sight event. During this event, individuals ages 18 and older were able to see a mock bedroom of a teenage boy. This was not just any bedroom though, this mock bedroom was filled with many different items such as vapes, booze tubes, Kratom, and many more items hidden in plain sight. This prevention strategy gives adults the ability to recognize and become familiar with new drug trends while getting the education they need to better support their youth.
Hidden In Plain Sight
Our room may only look like a regular teen boy's bedroom, but look further and you will be surprised!
Allamakee Prevention Advisory Booth
Jon and Colinne has a great time at the fair! They were able to get out in the community and talk about APA and our goals.
Nicotine Free Parks & Trails
Ashley has been busy working on reaching out to others about the need for nicotine free parks and trails.
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