Announcements

The economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on businesses led to a decision to allow alcohol licensees to provide home delivery and curbside pick-up for both on-premises (e.g., restaurants) and off-premises (e.g., grocery stores) outlets, with certain limitations and requirements. The legislature extended these privileges to July 2023. The LCB has been conducting compliance checks for these allowances, but doing so is somewhat difficult and costly, and therefore the number of checks is… read more

Teens 14-19 can work out for free at Planet Fitness through August 31. Regular exercise helps teens stay healthy and boosts self-esteem. Encourage teens to take advantage of this opportunity with a friend to develop healthy peer relationships and remain connected with friends over summer break.

Those who sign up will be entered for a chance to win a $500 scholarship, with one awarded per state. Plus, you’ll be entered to win a $5,000 grand prize scholarship.

Check out this… read more

Session Objectives:

Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_C3mVkuTnTgi_Brl4BlikIw

Length: 60 minutes

Date: Wednesday June 15th

Time: 12:00pm ET/9:00am PT

CEU Certificate: CEU certificate available upon… read more

The Prevention Awards of Excellence are an opportunity to recognize individuals and organizations for their dedication and contributions to the Prevention field.

Please take the time to nominate a colleague, young person, program or organization in the following award categories:

June is Pride Month, which commemorates the Stonewall riots in 1969 and is an opportunity to recognize the impact LGBTQ+ people have in our communities.

Ways to support the LGBTQ+ community in your work:

Session Objectives:

Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BADFD_1xQbSCg7FX8tLImg

Length: 60 minutes

Date: Wednesday June 8th

Time: 12:00pm ET/9:00am PT

CEU Certificate: CEU certificate available… read more

The deadline for final A-19 invoice submission is August 14, 2021 for contractors that receive the following funding sources that end on June 30, 2021: General Fund Source, Dedicated Marijuana Account, and Mental Health Promotion Project. If possible, please consider leaving time for needed corrections or resubmissions. All Minerva reporting for June services is due July 15, 2021.

If you have any concerns or questions, please connect with your Prevention System Manager… read more

The following is excerpted from the CounterTobacco.org website:

In late April, 2022, the FDA released two proposed rules prohibiting menthol as a characterizing flavor in cigarettes and all characterizing flavors in cigars.

This action represents a huge and long overdue step forward for public health and health equity. When implemented, these changes will save lives, especially Black lives, and help protect kids from tobacco addiction. Scientific evidence shows that menthol… read more

In May 2022, SAMHSA hosted a webinar commemorating National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day and honoring youth and family peer support. The hour-long video is now available for viewing.

Session Objectives:

Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3X1ZbJ3VQSKbvthefgXaWQ

Length: 60 minutes

Date: Wednesday June 1st

Time: 12:… read more