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In High School the Bracket That Leads Our Classmates to Their Championship Keep choosing the right play over making the wrong call like underage drinking. Nothing can bench our future staying substance-free! #hoops

April showers bring May flowers...and our latest newsletter! To learn what the Prevention team has been up to, visit conta.cc/4sKoU8c

Growing Through It Together Adolescence can be challenging for caregivers and teens alike. School District 203 and 204 educators and partners, including 360 Youth Services, support parents & students. Let's get through it together. March Prevention news conta.cc/4cLYIof

Large Study Shows THC Use By Teens Linked With Psychosis Later Developing brains are impacted more by regular use of addictive substances than are adult brains. Important research is showing the risks for those who begin use in teen years. tinyurl.com/TeenCannabisRi…

Huskie Appreciation Lynne Kallstrand, you're amazing. Happy trails!

National School Counselors Week🎆 Celebrating our school counselors and partnering #counselors - those from 360 Youth Services - whose ongoing collaboration helps prevent the unwanted and facilitates what's wanted by students and families for their success. Thank you counselors!

February 360 Youth Services News Youth observing caregivers/educators helping others feel they belong, tend to pass it on. Practice introductions, listening, and asking peers questions. Compasssion skills create safer schools for all! conta.cc/49Tdzf2 #BelongGrowSucceed

Missed our first news of the new year? We got you conta.cc/3MRX75q

December Prevention Department News As 2025 wraps up, here are some highlights from December conta.cc/3Y0fzuW Warm wishes from us at 360 Youth Services to you!

November News From the Prevention Department of 360 Youth Services Want to help us keep the good going? Share these gratifying opportunities happening locally for our youth and community! conta.cc/43EB0VD Grateful for YOU! 🍁

Power of Choice High School Video 1 YAC students collaborated to create this autumn kayaking video. Next YAC meeting? Tues, Nov 11, 6:30 pm. To learn what YAC does or to contact YAC's coordinator and attend the meeting, students can visit: communityallianceforprevention.org/youth-advisory…

Power of Choice High School Poster 1 District 203/204 students voted for their fav Power of Choice Campaign poster. The winner was... Adventure, Alcohol-Free! Shout out @yac_360 for helping create this first poster. 11/11 6:30 pm is the next yac mtg open to hs students.

October News From 360 Youth Services Prevention Department! Happening in October conta.cc/3VDfsED High school students: Secure your🚍seat and head for "Here Comes the Sun" Snowball, the 3-day, 2-night iconic high school retreat Oct 24-26 360youthservices.org/operation-snow…

High School Students Who Missed This Issue October signups post next week. Ask to be added to our newsletter mailing list of the Prevention Department at 360 Youth Services. Contact info included in this post. 10/7 is next YAC mtg for peer influencers! conta.cc/47Rs4z2

Naperville North, Naperville Central, Waubonsie Valley, Neuqua Valley, Metea Valley Students Take a short survey before 9/1 + help your peer community bit.ly/26hssurvey All participants invited to win one $30 gift card. Share with friends so they get a chance too!!

Our 2025 Community Resource Guide Is Live This up-to-date, newly revised edition offers amazing local services and supports available to you! Visit tinyurl.com/25ResourceGuide

Distressed? Don't know what to do? Text/call 988 24/7 judgment-free, no-cost support now for mental health, drug/alcohol concerns+more. 988 has caring people who #help navigate tough situations of life (911 is for police/fire/ambulence) Access for Deaf/HoH and Spanish #crisis

Prevention of youth substance use is #healthcare Evidence-based strategies for early prevention+intervention proactively address social/environmental factors+mental health challenges to prevent first use plus reduce harm by decreasing repeat use of substances They're worth it.

Substance Use and Mental Health Issues Can and Do Happen at the Same Time Are you moody, spending less time with people you care about, feel need to use a substance most days, things less interesting, can't get to work and missed a lot of school? More: tinyurl.com/helpwthat

Recognizing 160 Years of Juneteenth 1865-2025 The federal holiday marking the Emancipation Proclamation - the end of slavery in the US, which was made official with the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution ratification, is celebrated today Learn more nmaahc.si.edu/explore/moment…