January 22- 27
National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week

Dear HCC Member:
 
The Holiday season is over and the New Year brings much opportunity to improve our community. HCC would like to bring a special awareness to National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week, coming up January 22nd to the 27th.

This HCC January Newsletter has some really valuable resources to help you SHATTER THE MYTHS and get the Facts out on Drugs and Alcohol use. Plus don't miss the article by HCC Member Megan Parisi.

If you are new to HCC or just learning about the coalition, you can find us on Facebook @yourlife-yourchoicehcc or you can find more information on our website:  http://www.yourlife-yourchoice.com/ .
 
Thank you all for that you do in the community!
Thank You For Doing What You Do
HCC would like to recognize members for their great contributions!    For the month of January, HCC would like to recognize Ashley Hawley as a valued member and volunteer to the coalition!  Ashley is one of the newest members of the coalition, and since she has joined, has shown such dedication to the HCC Vision and Mission.  She expresses a positive influence and great willingness to volunteer for various projects and initiatives. Ashley will also be one of the representatives for HCC at the National CADCA Forum this year!   
Thank you Ashley for all you do!
Shatter The Myths. Get The Facts. Talk To Your Children.
Here is an Article written by HCC Member
-Megan Parisi

Parenting is one of the hardest jobs there is. One thing that helps is being prepared, especially when it comes to those challenging conversations children tend to bring up at the least opportune time. Why not prepare for them ahead of time? Be proactive and consider conversations you can have to prepare your children to make decisions on their own. Drugs and alcohol are readily available to youth and it is easier for them to make the right decisions when they have the facts. Here are some tips for these conversations: Read more

National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week is coming up!
National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week® (NDAFW) is coming January 22-27, 2019. NDAFW is a national health observance linking teens to science-based facts to SHATTER THE MYTHS® about drugs. Read more & get resources

Drugs & Alcohol Chat Day Is January 24th
National Drugs & Alcohol Chat Day is an annual live online chat held between high school students and NIDA scientists during National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week®. Read More   Click here to Register for Chat Day
National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week
We're doing a MOCK BEDROOM at February's HCC Meeting on February 7th. Please invite someone new to come to our meeting with you!

The HCC Video Contest Deadline is Extended

 Please encourage students to participate in the #HCCBeDrugFreeVideo Contest! Please help support this contest in an effort to encourage youth to speak out against substance use.There will be random prize drawings prior to the contest deadline for early submittals! All details can be found on our website at: http://www.yourlife-yourchoice.com/
Vaping Posters
...Available to go to schools in our county
Vaping has become a dangerous trend among youth that has been recognized around Cattaraugus County. Please help to educate youth on vaping! If you would like one or both of these posters to display in your agency, please contact  testright@councilonaddiction.org to request.  

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Next meeting is February 7th!
Help Is Only A Phone Call Away!
Youth Crisis Hotline Information
  Cattaraugus Community Action
24-Hour Crisis Hotline  (888) 945-3970
 
Olean General Hospital
24-Hour Crisis Hotline  (800) 339-5209
 
24-Hour Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741


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