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Jan 30 – Feb 3, 2023We are heading back to D.C. for the Community Anti-Drug Coalition of America Leadership conference. Four of our Youth Coalition members will be meeting with Montana senators and representatives, touring the Capitol, and attending the week-long conference with hundreds of like-minded peers from around the world.

We hope you have a safe weekend filled with fun activities with family and friends! Please join us Sunday, October 30 @ 7:00 pm for “Hotel Transylvania 3”! Happy Halloween! Did you know that spending quality time with family and friends is beneficial for your mental health? Project AWARE is proud to partner with BeContinue reading “DRIVE-ON-IN MOVIE NIGHT! Sunday, Oct 30 @ 7:00 pm”

How do you know if your child is acting like a normal teenager or if you’re seeing cannabis use? Here are ten true-or-false statements covering the most likely tip-offs that your teen is using marijuana. “Vaping and Marijuana: What You Need to Know.” Partnership to End Addiction, May 2020, drugfree.org/article/vaping-and-marijuana-what-you-need-to-know/. Conkiln, Mark. “Why Does Marijuana CauseContinue reading “TOP TEN TEEN TOKING TIP-OFFS!”

Educating About Youth Marijuana Use The following graphics were shared across our social media pages and in the Dillon Tribune newspaper to bring awareness about marijuana use amongst youth. These benches are also displayed around town to provide facts about marijuana use and how it affects the developing brain and impairs driving. Montana Marijuana FactsContinue reading “Marijuana Awareness Campaign”

Montana’s biggest weekend is here. And with that we are happy to announce the return of the alcohol-free zone. The Jaycees have graciously offered the southwest chute stands for the Be the Change 406 Youth Coalition to host their alcohol-free zone. This area will be monitored by adult volunteers to ensure that the zone staysContinue reading “Labor Day Alcohol-Free Zone at the Concert”

In efforts to discourage drinking and driving for the upcoming weekend celebrations, the Beaverhead County DUI Task Force is offering free rides again for anyone who calls. Flyers and cards will be distributed across town. Information will also be shared on social media and the radio station. Hours of service will start Friday @ 8pmContinue reading “DUI Task Force To Sponsor Free Rides for Labor Day Weekend”

FAMILY MENTAL HEALTH ~ SPEAKING SERIES ~ PART 2 OF 3Guests were able to join virtually or come to Parkview Elementary Cafeteria for an evening with Michelle Pinnow, Billings therapist, LCPC. Michelle specializes in work with youth, addiction and trauma. She spoke to parents/guardians on how to support their own mental wellness as well asContinue reading “Family Mental Health Series”