SCHOOL
Alcohol is the drug of choice among American teenagers, as well as the drug that causes the most harm. With this in mind, the coalition will be implementing several strategies within the schools:
- Implement new evidence-based prevention curriculum that has been proven to reduce alcohol use among young people
- Support a new student group: Blossoms United
- Encourage students to attend Youth Leadership Academy
- Develop and enhance chemical-free events and activities at Blooming Prairie school
- Provide professional education for teachers
- Conduct surveys and assessments to evaluate progress and learn student perceptions
FAMILY
Prevention begins at home. Parents have the greatest influence on whether their children will choose to use drugs and/or alcohol. Take up the challenge as a parent and stay connected with your children while you watch them grow stronger and more independent. The coalition is here to help by providing resources and guidance for you and your family. We can provide the tools and strategies to help families learn and grow while creating a safe and healthy environment. Our goal is to help your family develop children into being more resilient and responsible adults.
The coaliation can provide:
- Informational resources
- Educational opportunities
- Chemical-free activities for area youth - volunteer opportunities available.
COMMUNITY
It takes a village to raise a child. Together we will create, enhance as well as highlight community programs aimed at increasing the awareness and importance of healthy lifestyles.
These programs include:
- Responsible Beverage Server Training
- Town Hall Meetings
- Guest Speakers
- Positive Community Norms - recognizing the goodness already happening
- Community Assessment - identifying our needs as related to substance abuse
- Capacity Building - understanding the obstacles facing our young people
- Strategic Planning - community direction
- Sustainability - look for ways we can continue our work in the community
- Diversity - reaching out to all cultures in our communities
Community members are encouraged to attend monthly coalition meetings and our yearly strategic planning event to help guide this process.
Make a difference!
Welcome to Blooming Positive Action Coalition--we're here to make a difference!