The Alleghany Highlands Healthy Youth Coalition was founded in March 2017 following the analysis of the Alleghany County Community Readiness Assessment and the Alleghany County/Covington City Youth Risk Behavior Survey results.
National Drug and Alcohol Fact Week is March 22 through 28. We are here to shatter the myths surrounding drug and alcohol use and will be sharing facts all week!
Fact 1: Research has shown that students who had already used any type of e-cigarette by the time they started 9th grade were more likely to start smoking conventional cigarettes within the next year.
If you or a loved one needs help with nicotine addiction treatment, talk to your doctor, reach out to your local CSB,or find more info at:
For teens: mylifemyquit.com
National helpline:
1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Source: Leventhal AM, Strong DR, Kirkpatrick MG, et al. Association of electronic cigarette use with initiation of combustible tobacco product smoking in early adolescence. JAMA. 2015;314(7):700-707. doi:10.1001/jama.2015.8950
Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day! Honor him by serving others not just today but any opportunity you have! #prevention #mentalhealthawareness #substanceuseprevention #serve #mlk
Register today for our upcoming event! Like and share please! #prevention #mentalhealthawareness #healthyyouth #suicideprevention
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We want to end #suicidepreventionmonth with something hopefully at least one person will remember. We want you to watch this video featuring Lana Gruell as she shares her story on how suicide has impacted her life! 💙
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How Does Mental and Behavioral Health Affect African American Populations ❓
In 2020, suicide was the third leading cause of death, respectively, for blacks or African Americans, ages 15 to 24.1 💜
The death rate from suicide for black or African American men was four times greater than for African American women, in 2018. 💚
Black females, grades 9-12, were 60 percent more likely to attempt suicide in 2019, as compared to non-Hispanic white females of the same age. 💙
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When it comes to recovery from addiction, support makes a big difference. Let’s celebrate people on their path to recovery and remind them they’re not alone.
Learn more about recovery and how you can support those around you: www.cdc.gov/stopoverdose/stigma/index.html
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While you are supporting and helping someone who may be in crisis, it is especially important for you to also take care of yourself.
#BeThe1To shares tips and resources to help you practice self-care. Check out the link provided for self-care tips and strategies.
Visit www.lockandtalk.org for more information and wellness tips.
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Mental Health Monday Check-In ‼ Let us know how you are, WE CARE!
❤️ really great!
🧡 pretty good!
💛 okay, I guess.
💚 starting to struggle
💙 having a hard time
💜 I need support
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Director of Community Supports Tiffany Bowser won the AHCSB Care Spirit Award last Thursday at the agency employee meeting! Congrats Tiff,
Well deserved!AHCS recently awarded the 13th annual C.A.R.E. Spirit Award to Tiffany Bowser. This award recognizes an employee who has made a significant contribution to the benefit of AHCS, an individual or the community and the activity for which they are being recognized demonstrates excellence or exceeds their normal job responsibilities. Congratulations to Tiffany!
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Congratulations on a well deserved honor 👏👏👏
Congratulations 🙏❤️🦾
Congratulations 🎉
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Yesterday we had the pleasure of hosting Joshua Proby at the Masonic Theatre! He shared his powerful story about his recovery and redemption from his incarceration.
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Fact Of The Day ‼️
Nicotine in vapes can amplify feelings of depression and anxiety.
Check out www.thetruth.com/ for all questions comments and concerns about quitting vaping!
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If you are dealing with chronic pain, anxiety, PTSD, depression, ADHD, trauma, etc.MARHEALZ on Instagram.he cured mine using mushrooms Microdosing capsules and some other good psilocybin and he also gives out free guide on how to use them.
Get a sneak peek at what our event will be like on Thursday, Sept. 21 at 5:00 p.m. at the Historic Masonic Theatre. Josh Proby will tell his story and give hope and perspective to all who hear it. ... See MoreSee Less
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