Free Education Programming
Substance Use Prevention
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Evidence based classroom education such as Stanford REACH Lab's Safety First, Prime for Life, and others.
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Tailored presentations to address specific substance use concerns (example: steroid use, high potency THC)
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Presentations on overdose response for students and teachers
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Education on local substance use treatment resources for youth or adults
Tobacco & Nicotine Prevention
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Evidence based programs such as CATCH My Breath and Stanford REACH Lab's You & Me, Together Vape Free presented in the classroom
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Training on referring adults to Maine QuitLink & youth to My Life, My Quit
Nutrition Education
Nourish ME will offer flexible, community-based programming that may include:
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Cooking and food skills workshops with children or adults
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Cooking demonstrations and samples
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Recipe cards for food pantries, help yourself shelves, and community members
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Grocery store tours and label reading education
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And more!
Youth Mattering and Resilience
Programming focused on youth-led activities, creativity, and amplifying youth voice to increase connection to community.
Youth who believe they matter are 65% less likely to consider suicide, 57% less likely to experience depressive symptoms, and 24% less likely to use substances. Connectedness to community also increases the chance of a young person reaching out for help when they need it!