Be the Change 406

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  • Family Mental Health Series

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    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 as…

  • Family Mental Health Night

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    On Wednesday, March 17, Parkview Elementary hosted about 60 guests for a presentation by Dr. Skinner focused on how to talk to kids/students on a variety of sensitive topics. This was the 1st of a 3-part speaking series on children and mental health. About 30 guests joined via Zoom, and another 30 watched in-person at…

  • Dillon Christmas Stroll

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    Friday, December 4th, 2020 Be the Change 406 Youth Coalition sold hot chocolate during the Annual Christmas Stroll, and donated the proceeds to the BCHS Key Club who raised funds for the local food bank.

  • Red Ribbon Week

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    October 23-30 is Red Ribbon Week, and the theme this year is “Be Happy, Be Brave, Be Drug Free”. We’ve got lots planned including a Red Ribbon Week themed Escape Room for 3rd – 8th graders. We will also be kicking off our first Red Carpet Youth Video Project and promoting the video contest throughout…

  • 1st Drive-in Movie Night a Success

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    Friday, September 11 Be the Change 406 Coalition hosted the first Drive-in Movie night behind the Town & Country grocery store. The weather was perfect, and we had a great turnout and had a blast watching the Sandlot.

  • National Prevention Week 2020 (May 10 – 16, 2020)

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    Each day this week, SAMHSA will focus on a specific health theme related to prevention. SAMHSA provides free publications, tip sheets, and resource centers for each of the 2020 daily themes to educate and discuss in your community: Monday, May 11: Preventing Prescription Drug and Opioid Misuse Visit: SAMHSA’s Prevention Technology Transfer Center Network Tuesday, May…

  • CADCA

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    We just returned from the week-long 2020 CADCA Leadership Forum in D.C.! This year, we were able to take two 8th grade youth coalition members. They networked with other youth coalitions from around the country, toured the Capitol Building, met with our state senators, and even got invited to vote on the floor of the…

  • Ice Cream Social

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    On Friday, January 31st the Youth Coalition hosted its second Ice Cream Social. They invited community members to come enjoy root beer floats, sundaes, and ice cream cakes made by Kim Martinell. The event gave the youth members the opportunity to showcase their recent projects and recruit new possible members. It was a very fun…