Week ONE
National Prevention Week- Substance Use Prevention
Presented by: Local Youth Advisory Councils
All ages welcome
Join local youth living in Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, Palatine and Elk Grove, Illinois, as they discuss some of the substances mostly used by teens today and how the stay-at-home order has made it for worse or better. Substances include: alcohol, opioids, marijuana, and vaping. The youth will end the week with suicide prevention, motivational stories, and what you can do to reach out to others during the pandemic.
Where: Follow the youth advisory councils throughout the week for links to their podcasts, videos and other activities!
Week TWO
Life During and After Quarantine- The Burden on our Mental Health
Presented by: Local Youth Advisory Councils
All ages welcome
Stress, depression, anxiety and other mental health barriers that challenge many youth and adults during a pandemic can be difficult. Youth will share their perspective about quarantine, how to stay busy, finding healthy coping strategies, and sharing local resources. Join us for a week of positivity!
Where: Follow the youth advisory councils throughout the week for links to their podcasts, videos and other activities!
District 211 YAC:
Instagram: @D211YAC
Twitter and Snapchat: @yacd211
Elk Grove High School YAC:
Instagram and Twitter: @eghs_yac
Week THREE
May 27th
Dating Violence and Healthy Relationships
Presented by: District 211 Youth Advisory Council
All ages welcome
How has quarantine and staying more at home affected those in unhealthy relationships? Stalking or harassment via text or feeds, more anonymity on social media, etc. can contribute to an unhealthy relationship. Learn more on what resources are available and tips on how to build healthy relationships.
Where: Follow @D211YAC on Instagram for links to their podcasts and other activities!
May 27th
Youth Advisory Council Involvement- how to stay connected with your community
Presented by: Elk Grove High School Youth Advisory Council
Teens /All ages welcome
Learn more about volunteering in local youth advisory councils, how it has benefitted local schools and communities, and join the celebration of successes the youth have done throughout the school year!
Where: Follow @D211YAC and @eghs_yac on Instagram for links to their podcasts and other activities!
May 28th
Celebrating 5 years of Teen Pregnancy Prevention!
Brianna Griggs, Prevention Supervisor
All ages welcome
Celebrate 5 years of decreasing teen pregnancy rates and sexually transmitted infections in the Northwest Suburbs of Illinois. Learn how working together with schools, students, and community stakeholders has brought positive results to the Communities for Positive Youth Development (CPYD) Coalition.
Where: Follow @cpydcoalition on Facebook for more information