Serving Southern Arizona with Prevention-based Solutions for Substance Use and Abuse
Participate in a timely talk entitled, “The Truth about Teen Vaping.” Come enjoy a free taco dinner, entertainment for the kids, and learn about the harmful effects of teen vaping. The event takes place on: Tuesday September 17 from 6-8pm Ulstar Multitainment Center 16000 N Maricopa Rd, Maricopa, AZ 85139 For more information: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Be-Awesome-Youth-Coalition-851156641623055/ […]
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Using data collected by Service providers and community coalitions throughout Southern Arizona that addressed substance use and misuse among youth and older adults, the report details substance misuse trends, effectiveness of workshops, and outcomes of evidence-based programs. Each provider, in consultation with Arizona Complete Health and Evaluation Research and Development (ERAD), developed a logic model […]
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It’s a community event where Parents can learn information and gain resources to address the tough issues so that together, we can create Confident, Connected, and Successful Youth. All while enjoying Complementary Tacos and letting the kids have fun with sponsored Arcade and Bowling. Our First Topic We Will Cover: Prescription Drugs Where will it […]
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There is a lot of information out there about marijuana. It can be overwhelming trying to navigate through it all. Here are five things you should know and consider when it comes to Marijuana and your teen. 1. The argument for legalization is often conflated with the argument that it’s safe. There is a constitutional […]
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This Saturday January 21st is the first meeting of the new year and marks our Second year as a community coalition. We will be following up on some action items from last quarter, looking at new goals and objectives, and discussing the insights from the data work group as we move forward with funding requests. We look […]
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On January 23rd from 6-8 pm at Maricopa High School (45012 W Honeycutt Avenue) The Be Awesome Youth Coalition will be conducting a Parent University with Families First and Maricopa High School. This event is open to the public and will offer free work shops on three topics facing parents of local teens today: drug […]
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The Be Awesome Youth Coalition’s mission is to reduce youth substance abuse in Maricopa by creating opportunities for public and private entities to work together utilizing evidence based strategies, directly impacting factors contributing to local youth substance abuse. In 2017, the following events are scheduled: General Meetings: 10-11:30 Every third Saturday of the month (accept […]
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