Prevention Navigators

In this episode, former Michigan Youth Coalition Network coordinator Shelbie Schwall shares her perspective on the work being done in Michigan to convene youth across the state to advocate for substance misuse prevention. She candidly discusses the lessons she learned from her work and what she believes others could consider in their journey as youth coalition coordinators. Join Prevention Network...

In this episode, Effie Alofoje-Carr and special guest Michael Thomas, Prevention Program Coordinator at I.M.P.A.C.T of Port Huron, discuss the adventures of joining forces with incredible preventionists doing great coalition work across Michigan to plan the first-ever substance misuse disorder coalitions conference. They also discuss what conference attendees can expect to experience when they sig...

May 12-18 is National Prevention Week! You may want to grab your headphones and have your calendar ready as you tune in! In this episode, Prevention Network staff share an exclusive sneak peek of what to expect for the events and activities they have planned for National Prevention Week in Michigan. If you want a great way to connect with others across the state who will be celebrating all week, n...

preventionnetwork.org/mcrud April is Alcohol Awareness Month, and in this episode, Mike and Lisa of the Michigan Coalition to Reduce Underage Drinking discuss the different ways using media campaigns can impact the work coalitions do for prevention. They also discuss what to expect at this year's in-person Shoalition experience. #PreventionNetwork #PreventionMichigan #CoalitionWork #PublicHealth #...

March is Parenting Awareness Month in Michigan! In this episode, Sara Kirkpatrick of Parenting Awareness Michigan and Amy Romback of Lansing Area Littles connect to discuss the importance of parenting awareness and how meaningful relationships with other families can make a difference. You will enjoy hearing them chat about the ways parents and kids are connecting and building community. Amy notic...

In this episode, we delve into one of the no-cost resources we offer at Prevention Network: Technical Assistance (TA) or expert guidance, resources, and support to enhance the effectiveness of prevention efforts and community initiatives. Join us as we learn more about Nickole Fox, explore examples of what TA could look like, and how your support would be tailored to the needs you have! Whether yo...