Nic Sick Documentary Premier and Panel Discussion

Hey parents, do want help teaching your children new communication skills, independent living skills, and emotional regulation? Then look no further! Imagine by Northpoint Recovery is launching a new summer program, Imagine U, for youth ages 12-17. Imagine U provides an evidence-based approach to help your child navigate challenges, work with others, and form positive bonds. The last day to register for this program is June 30th! For more information reach out to Danielle Fanopoulos (208) 954-6626 or [email protected]

Eastern Idaho Public Health, Idaho Public Television and Bonneville Youth Development Council Team up for Nic Sick Documentary Premier and Panel Discussion to Be Held at Idaho Falls Center for the Performing Arts on March 28, 2023 https://www.bydc.org/events https://video.idahoptv.org/video/nic-sick-uesfxt/

IDFY (Idaho Drug Free Youth) the organization that leads the popular Youth Summer Camp in Northern Idaho Every summer is so much more than just an organization that runs one event each year. This amazing organization also runs student led programing in schools and cities all across the state of Idaho. One of our members Idaho Drug Free Youth (IDFY) will be running a youth led workshop and panel on how you can integrate different strategies into your program to better reach youth.  In this Episode David talks to the Executive Director Grace Wilkowski and Youth Ambassadors Jamie Shattuck and Taylor Gregg. Some of the things they will cover are: We all know the phrase "nothing about me, without me" but do we really know what that looks like done properly?   Working with a Youth Advisory Board. Planning events that teens want to be at, and so much more!!!!! Check out this episode and if you have not registered for the Fall Prevention Conference what are you waiting for???? The conference is being held in Moscow Idaho on October 3rd and 4th. Registration Closes SEPTEMBER 9th - to register please click the Link below. https://form.jotform.com/222146140337143 A guest room block and special rates are being held at the Best Western Plus University Inn.  Prior to September 13th, please call 208-882-0550 and mention the Community Coalitions of Idaho Meeting. For information on the hotel, please visit Best Western Plus University Inn For visitor’s information, please visit https://visitmoscowid.com/ 

Brian Fretwell from Finding Good will come out and introduce a new way to better engage with people in our programs and then run a breakout session on the application of these ideas. Learn more about Brian and his Ted Talk. I came across Brian at another Prevention Conference but my Program Coordinator knew him in an entirely different way!!! Check out this episode and if you have not registered for the Fall Prevention Conference what are you waiting for???? Have you registered for our Fall Prevention Conference yet? The conference is being held in Moscow Idaho on October 3rd and 4th. Brian Fretwell of Finding Good will be speaking to us on the skill that goes into being a good listener and will provide us will an arsenal of skills to do so - and many more. Registration Closes SEPTEMBER 9th - to register please click the Link below. https://form.jotform.com/222146140337143 A guest room block and special rates are being held at the Best Western Plus University Inn.  Prior to September 9th, please call 208-882-0550 and mention the Community Coalitions of Idaho Meeting. For information on the hotel, please visit Best Western Plus University Inn For visitor’s information, please visit https://visitmoscowid.com/ 

Continuing on our series of interviews with people that will be presenting at the 3rd Annual Fall Prevention Conference this year we wanted to introduce you to Dr. Ryan Hulbert. Youth and young adult years are a very important part of life. It is a time when we are continually going through change and are developing into who we will become. Changing physically, socially, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually-- is all part of growing up. There are many exciting opportunities to learn and grow, with this many tough choices are to be made. To make it through the youth and young adult years successfully, a person needs a combination of personal strength and skills, plus support from others. This fun and engaging board-game helps young people, and those who care about them, learn important life lessons about reaching a Happy and Successful Adulthood. To see the game in action go to https://driversedforthebrain.com/#view or email Dr. Hulbert at [email protected] The Conference is being covered by our sponsors and our DFC grant so there is no cost to attend the conference. Check out this episode and if you have not registered for the Fall Prevention Conference what are you waiting for???? Have you registered for our Fall Prevention Conference yet? The conference is being held in Moscow Idaho on October 3rd and 4th. Brian Fretwell of Finding Good will be speaking to us on the skill that goes into being a good listener and will provide us will an arsenal of skills to do so - and many more. Registration Closes SEPTEMBER 9th - to register please click the Link below. https://form.jotform.com/222146140337143 A guest room block and special rates are being held at the Best Western Plus University Inn.  Prior to September 9th, please call 208-882-0550 and mention the Community Coalitions of Idaho Meeting. For information on the hotel, please visit Best Western Plus University Inn For visitor’s information, please visit https://visitmoscowid.com/ 

Part of our Fall Prevention Conference will include a week long speaker tour with our Keynote speaker Stephen Hill. October 4th thru 7th Stephan will come and talk to students & parents across West Idaho. It's up to each coalition which audience would be best in their community. Youth and student athletes are an amazing audience because Stephan has close personal experience of falling into addiction from being an athlete. He will start his day in Moscow then end in West Ada Schools after that. Learn more about Stephen in this Podcast Interview https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/3zPQiV1bLsb Each presentation will be 75 minutes in length following this format: Welcome, introduction and introduction video (10 minutes) Keynote presentation from Stephen Hill (50 minutes) Q&A conducted by Stephan Hill (15 minutes) https://youtu.be/NeV8kWzApZY - Video on Stephen Hill

Drug use has become a even bigger issue today than it was when 10 years ago when Stephen Hill was under the spell of addiction. Do you know what drug has pushed the envelope? This year Community Coalitions of Idaho has an amazing lineup of presenters for the annual Fall Prevention Conference. Stephen Hill and his Father Kevin Hill from Speak Sobriety will be coming out to Keynote both days of our Conference. Addict to Advocate • Defendant to Defender Stephen Hill’s journey is a comeback story from stigma and struggle to resilience and recovery. Bring Stephen to share his cautionary tale at your event and leave your audience feeling inspired, filled with hope, and motivated to make smart choices and positive change! Check out this episode and if you have not registered for the Fall Prevention Conference what are you waiting for???? Have you registered for our Fall Prevention Conference yet? The conference is being held in Moscow Idaho on October 3rd and 4th. Brian Fretwell of Finding Good will be speaking to us on the skill that goes into being a good listener and will provide us will an arsenal of skills to do so - and many more. Registration Closes SEPTEMBER 9th - to register please click the Link below. https://form.jotform.com/222146140337143 A guest room block and special rates are being held at the Best Western Plus University Inn.  Prior to September 9th, please call 208-882-0550 and mention the Community Coalitions of Idaho Meeting. For information on the hotel, please visit Best Western Plus University Inn For visitor’s information, please visit https://visitmoscowid.com/  To learn more about Stephen go to https://speaksobriety.com/

This year Community Coalitions of Idaho has an amazing lineup of presenters for the annual Fall Prevention Conference. Stephen Hill and his Father Kevin Hill from Speak Sobriety will be coming out to Keynote both days of our Conference.  Addict to Advocate • Defendant to Defender Stephen Hill’s journey is a comeback story from stigma and struggle to resilience and recovery. Bring Stephen to share his cautionary tale at your event and leave your audience feeling inspired, filled with hope, and motivated to make smart choices and positive change! Check out this episode and if you have not registered for the Fall Prevention Conference what are you waiting for???? Have you registered for our Fall Prevention Conference yet? The conference is being held in Moscow Idaho on October 3rd and 4th. Brian Fretwell of Finding Good will be speaking to us on the skill that goes into being a good listener and will provide us will an arsenal of skills to do so - and many more. Registration Closes SEPTEMBER 9th - to register please click the Link below. https://form.jotform.com/222146140337143 A guest room block and special rates are being held at the Best Western Plus University Inn.  Prior to September 9th, please call 208-882-0550 and mention the Community Coalitions of Idaho Meeting. For information on the hotel, please visit Best Western Plus University Inn For visitor’s information, please visit https://visitmoscowid.com/  To learn more about Stephen go to https://speaksobriety.com/

Learn how Mrs. West Boise got involved in Substance Abuse Prevention and how very close it is not only to her run for Miss Idaho but her life as a mom, wife and Idahoan! Learn more about Mrs. West Boise on her Instagram.com/mrs.westboise

A couple weeks ago we got to meet Mrs. West Boise (Ashley Kinshella) at the Meridian Anti-Drug Coalition meeting. Ashley has chosen to make substance abuse prevention is the focus of her platform. We spoke to her about how she got involved with substance abuse prevention and learned about the world of pageants. To learn more about Ashley go to instagram.com/mrs.westboise