The next COUNTY Youth Coalition Mtg for this school year is October 7th at 6 PM at the PWC Office! Open to ALL public, private, & homeschool students in 5th grade and up.

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The next COUNTY Youth Coalition Mtg for this school year is October 7th at 6 PM at the PWC Office! Open to ALL public, private, & homeschool students in 5th grade and up. ****

 

Monroe County Youth Coalition

The Monroe County Youth Coalition, a key part of the Prevention & Wellness Coalition, empowers students from 5th grade and up. We proudly remain affiliated with SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions), a national organization founded in 1981 on the philosophy that young people, empowered to help each other, are the most effective force in prevention. We follow SADD’s awareness programs while focusing on creating a youth-led movement that resonates with today’s students.

Why Join?

Do you see the effects of substance misuse among your friends, family, or in your community? Want to make a positive impact? Join us!

The Monroe County Youth Coalition offers you the chance to:

  • Host fun, substance-free events to promote healthy lifestyles.

  • Create substance use awareness campaigns that make a difference.

  • Organize community clean-ups and beautification projects.

  • Influence policies with local leaders to reduce youth access to harmful substances.

  • Offer peer support and mentoring to encourage positive choices.

  • Develop and lead prevention workshops in your school.

  • Partner with schools to integrate prevention programs.

  • Create and share substance-free social media content.

  • Lead community outreach efforts to spread awareness.

  • Participate in leadership training to enhance your skills.

  • Earn volunteer hours and gain valuable experience for your resume and college applications.

  • Have your voice heard by shaping local and broader advocacy efforts.

Our coalition emphasizes the power of peer influence, where students lead and support each other in making healthy choices and preventing substance misuse. Together, we can build a stronger, healthier community while gaining skills and experiences that will benefit you now and in the future!

Check out what Monroe County Youth Coalition/SADD Clubs have been up to by visiting their Facebook page here (@monroetnsadd) or their Instagram page here (@monroesadd).

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MEETINGS

In addition to our county club at the Monroe County Health Council/PWC office, we also have clubs that meet regularly in Monroe County Middle and High Schools.

TRAININGS

As a Youth Coalition/SADD Club participant, students are eligible to attend numerous national and local trainings. These include, but are not limited to:

  • Substance Use Prevention

  • Mental Health Awareness

  • Peer to Peer

  • Leadership

  • Suicide Prevention

  • Healthy Relationships

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