Wellness & Prevention Center

How prepared are you to talk to your child about drugs and alcohol? Click the link to take the Red Ribbon quiz and see if you are as knowledgeable about drugs and alcohol as you think. https://bit.ly/37tMRtm

The Wellness & Prevention Coalition is a federally-funded Drug Free Communities (DFC) coalition that leads efforts to support healthy habits among children and their families. The mission of DFC coalitions nationwide is to reduce youth substance use through increased community collaboration. Funded through the Office of National Drug Control Policy, while following the agency’s mantra that local problems can best be solved with local solutions.

Red Ribbon Week is a campaign created to increase awareness about alcohol and other drug prevention, as well as to kick-off a year of prevention that promotes drug-free lifestyles. Here are some virtual activities to help you plan a successful Red Ribbon Week! https://bit.ly/3dVwGGG

Join the Wellness & Prevention Center for the National Take Back Day this Saturday, October 24th. Here are some local drop-box locations for you to securely and safely dispose of your prescription medications and keep them out of youths’ hands. Read more about Take Back Day here: https://takebackday.dea.gov/

Often overlooked, gratitude may be a powerful way to boost high schoolers' well-being. Click the article to learn more.

At the Wellness & Prevention Center, we encourage conversations with your child as the best prevention and insurance for healthy futures. Here is an article that can help.

Join Cool 2 Be Kind and the National Association of People Against Bullying for a free anti-bullying webinar this Sunday! Learn bullying identification, prevention, and intervention skills specifically for you whether you are a student, teacher, school staff or administrator, parent, or mental health professional!

There is still time to join us for the 6th Annual Shopping Extravaganza at the San Clemente Outlets! Here are the steps on how to join: 1. Go to San Clemente Outlets Customer Service Office (below the VIP lounge) now through October 30th. M-F 12:00pm to 5:00pm and Sat-Sun 11:00am to 7:00pm. 2. Purchase your ticket and choose Wellness & Prevention Center as your charity of choice. 2. Scratch and reveal your prizes. 4. Browse your special deals coupon book.... 5. Shop and know your support is appreciated! See more

Check out the #OCStronger-Together video challenge. Working with an expert in film production and editing, students will be trained in creating their own and first professional looking video, telling their stories of strength, produced by the end of this 11-day challenge.

Today is the last day to enter into the bike raffle to win TWO Murf electric bikes. Click here to enter!

Recognizing and understanding the problem, and helping a loved one reach the point of being willing and ready to engage in treatment, is an important milestone. Click the link to learn more about when it is time to get help.

This year, Mental Illness Awareness Week takes place from October 4-10, 2020 with World Mental Health Day landing on October 10. Here are some great resources to help promote and understand what the different forms of mental illness are.

Struggling to entertain your children while trying to work from home? Eventbrite offers a plethora of online classes and fun activities to help keep the kids busy. There's a virtual world of interactive classes that teach art, coding, comedy, fitness, and more. Click the link to check these out!

Join us for the Parent Workshop Webinar Youth Drug Trend on Tuesday, October 13th at 6:30PM. This webinar is hosted by Dana Hills High School PTSA and our very own Susan Parmelee will be on the panel of presenters! Click here to register: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/9/l8l40t5