HopeYA Newsletter #10

APRIL IS ALCOHOL AWARENESS MONTH | HOPEYA Newsletter #10

APRIL IS ALCOHOL AWARENESS MONTH Alcohol Awareness Month means raising awareness around the harms of alcohol and that it is the most used substance by youth in Illinois. SAMHSA released its Short Report on Alcohol-related ED visits through the Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN) last month. Alcohol was the most prevalent substance involved in substance-related ED visits, with twice the number of…

National Alcohol Awareness Month

HopeYA Newsletter #9

April is National Alcohol Awareness Month April is Alcohol Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness and understanding of alcohol abuse. Over time, excessive alcohol consumption can lead to the development of chronic diseases and other serious issues that affect your quality of life, physical and mental health. Learn More at: https://knowyourneuro.org/event/national-alcohol-awareness-month University of Maryland…

The Alcohol Policy Resource Center

Alcohol Awareness Month

The Alcohol Policy Resource Center at Prevention First provides training, education, resources, and tools on evidence-based alcohol policy strategies to municipalities, local officials, law enforcement, and community coalitions focused on underage drinking in communities throughout Illinois. ALCOHOL POLICY RESOURCE CENTER MONTHLY NEWSLETTER – APRIL 2024 Mission Helping communities reduce underage drinking and alcohol misuse. Goal…

HopeYA Newsletter #8

HopeYA Newsletter #8

Youth Advisory Board Applications Available NOW! Applications for the 2024-2025 YPRC Youth Advisory Board (YAB) are available NOW! YAB members play an active role in developing resources and identifying solutions to the issues facing their peers. They undergo training and have opportunities to speak with and to various stakeholders that impact our shared work. We…

March 2024 Meeting Notification

March 2024 Meeting Notification

Dear HOPEYA Members, I hope this email finds you well. This is a friendly reminder regarding our upcoming HOPEYA meeting scheduled for March 15, 2024, at noon. Your participation is crucial as we have important matters to discuss. **Meeting Details:** – Date: March 15, 2024 – Time: 12:00 pm – Location: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NGRjNmZhMzUtYWViZi00NzI5LTk3ODktYzRjZGJjOTky **Agenda:** You can find…