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Prevention Navigators

Education PL ↓ 6 episodes

Prevention Navigators is a podcast produced by Prevention Network and Push Productions for coalition members, prevention professionals, and those looking to develop or enhance existing community coalitions. New the 1st Wed. of each month. Host Ruth Schwendinger serves as Coalition Community Change Program Coordinator (C3PCo) and is joined this month by Prevention Network’s Executive Director Louise Montag. They are discussing the current challenges facing the Michigan Prevention Workforce and general steps toward building capacity. You are invited to join the conversation at Michigan Community...

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031 - A Love Letter to Lauren (and all Youth Coalition Coordinators) 13.09.2024 46:22

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...

030 - Don't Miss the Inaugural Michigan SUD Coalitions Conference w/Michael Thomas 05.06.2024 20:35

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...

029 - Experience National Prevention Week with Prevention Network 01.05.2024 12:16

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...

028 - Alcohol Awareness Month Media Campaigns 11.04.2024 27:45

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 #...

027 - Parent Networks Support Prevention Efforts 06.03.2024 16:36

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...

026 - Finding support in collaboration, community, teambuilding, and equity w/Nickole Fox 08.02.2024 22:04

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...