Here is the recording: May Round Table Here are a list of the documents: Take SAFE Project’s No Shame Pledge SAFE Project’s No Shame Education Program SAFE Project’s Youth and Young Adult “Connections” Program SAFE Project’s Collegiate Recovery Leadership Academy SAFE Project’s Naloxone Accessibility Challenge SAFE Project’s Naloxone Training
By SUSAN FREW, LCPC, LMFT As a mental health clinician, I spend a great deal of time touching base with parents and caregivers about their children and their behaviors. I get asked all too often, “What is appropriate for their age and when should I be concerned?” For your peace of mind, and for the …
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The Importance of Older Generations Connecting With Youth In a rapidly changing world marked by technological advancements, shifting societal norms, and evolving cultural landscapes, the connection between older generations and youth has never been more crucial. While generational gaps and differences in perspectives may sometimes seem impossible, fostering meaningful intergenerational connections is essential for the …
By WARD LAKE, 3rd Grade Teacher Why is it important to keep your kids reading and continue learning over the summer? Teachers will tell you how important it is to maintain the achievements gained over the school year by continuing learning and reading over the summer. In a recent study by Harris Cooper, a psychology …
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recent study of 57 previous studies looked at what monster drinks are doing to youth. The conclusion was consumption by children and young people had a strong association with numerous adverse physical and mental health outcomes. These energy drinks are non-alcoholic drinks that contain high amounts of caffeine and sugar in addition to other stimulants …
BY LEN LANTZ, M.D. Do you ever wish you could do that? That you actually had a remote control and could just press pause – even for a moment – to collect your thoughts and calm down before having to deal with your kid’s emotional meltdown? If you ever feel that way, please know that …
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Missoula ban on new dispensaries advances to final vote New weed shops could be banned in Missoula (missoulian.com) Griffen Smith New dispensaries in Missoula could be restricted for up to two years after the city council set three different laws for a final vote that would pause business licenses and add fines for people distributing …
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Beth Regan, BG Fallon Prevention Specialist Beth Regan provided an Equine-Assisted Learning Session for elementary aged children in Fallon County on June 18th. The focus of the session was “Friendship”. Kids learned about what friendship is and what it looks like to be a good friend. The horses helped demonstrate this as the children observed …
Lynda Vande Sandt, BG Liberty The 4th Annual Ham It Up Fun Run and Bingo, a collaboration effort of Alliance for Youth, LC ReACT, Thrivent and Logan Health-Chester, was held on May 5th at the Inverness Supper Club. Approximately 45 Hi-Line Community member participated in the fun run or played bingo. Hams were distributed to …
Favorite kind of book: Surprisingly, I have been really into murder mysteries lately. Best gift ever received: A book, actually! Native by Kaitlin B. Curtis Your motto: Vision without action is a daydream Favorite sport: A tie between trail running and rock climbing! Where did you grow up? Many places, but I call Western Washington …
