State of Mind, YAM, Mental Health and More

Gina Lamb, Phillips/Valley Counties Phillips County hosted State of Mind in Malta earlier in April, a free theatre and public dialogue event that …

April Regional Training

We had a great regional training (as evidenced by your evaluations) focusing on sustainability. There’s so much good evidence-based work happening across the …

Senior Yard Signs

Marcia McDonald, Golden Valley County Marcia delivered senior yard signs to several of her schools. Photos are from Lavina. Superintendent Nicole Hanson was so …

Father Daughter Dance and Prom

Vivian Webb, Blaine County Vivian hosted a “Father/Daughter Dance,” for the youth and parents, creating family bonding, great memories and fun for all.  …

Go Bluey/Denim Day

Anita Wotkyns, Ravalli County In conjunction with several Ravalli County organizations, including SAFE, Bitterroot Discovery Children’s Museum, The Bitterroot Cares Prevention Coalition, and …

Fallon County Happenings

Beth Regan, Fallon County Fallon Fallon County Prevention Specialist, Beth Regan, set up a table at the Baker Jam basketball tournament providing supplies …

Why Substance Use Spikes During School Vacations

Substance use among teens often increases during school breaks. Research shows that substance abuse spikes during school vacations, especially in the summer and …

New Research Identifies Risks of Cannabis Use

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

Mental Health Pop Up

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 …

Ag Day and Spring Fling

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

Youth Testifying at the Capitol

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

Creating Great Connections

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, …