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Join Ronni and Chevar as they reveal powerful strategies to navigate challenging times with resilience, emphasizing a proactive approach to prevention.

CALL TO ACTION:
Take a moment to connect with someone you usually don’t talk to; you might be surprised by what you discover. A friendly "hello" can open doors and create meaningful connections.

Links
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/black-and-empowered/202411/supporting-emotional-resilience-in-kids-after-the-election

https://shinenyc.net/front-page-blog/helping-kids-navigate-post-election-anxiety/

https://clubexperience.blog/2024/11/06/what-now-helping-youth-respond-to-a-difficult-election-season/

Host

• Ronni Katz, Director of the New York City Prevention Resource Center - RKatz@childrensnyc.org
• Chevar Francis, Community Development Specialist, NYC PRC - ChevarF@childrensaidnyc.org

Social Media

• X - @PreventionNYC
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/
• Instagram - @NYC_PRC
• YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thesolutionnyc727
• Tik Tok - @NYCPartnersOFPrevention

X - @PreventionNYC
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/
Instagram - @NYC_PRC
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thesolutionnyc727
Tik Tok - @NYCPartnersOFPrevention
BlueSky - @NYCPRC.bsky.social

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Join Ronni and Chevar as they discuss primary prevention efforts to support LGBTQIA+ youth in New York City. They will also share highlights from NYC POP's Town Hall event titled "Can We Talk About Cannabis?", which was moderated by Nyrie Smith (they/them/theirs), the Coalition Coordinator and Supervisor from the Brooklyn YAS (Youth Against Substance Misuse) Coalition.

Host:

• Ronni Katz, Director of the New York City Prevention Resource Center - RKatz@childrensnyc.org
• Chevar Francis, Community Development Specialist, NYC PRC - ChevarF@childrensaidnyc.org

Guests:

• Nyrie Smith (they/them/theirs), Coalition Coordinator & Supervisor for Brooklyn YAS (Youth Against Substance Misuse) Coalition
  Email: nyrie.smith@camba.org
  Phone: 929.627.3649
  Instagram, TikTok, and X: @bklyn_yas

Resources:

• CAMBA office, 1259 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226
  • Naloxone Rescue Kit
  • Safer Sex Kit
  • Fentanyl Testing Strips, & Xylazine Testing Strips drop site
  • YAS art programs go from September to June
• Link to resources - https://linktr.ee/bklyncoalition

Video: NYC POP Town Hall: Can We Talk About Cannabis?

• https://youtu.be/bgxsH7TLIt0?si=ac9HDy9GO9JPU-y6

Social Media:

• Twitter - @PreventionNYC​
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/​
• Instagram - @NYC_PRC
• Tik Tok - @NYCPartnersOfPrevention
• YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thesolutionnyc727
• Podcast - https://thesolutionnothingchangesifwechangenothing.buzzsprout.com/

X - @PreventionNYC
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/
Instagram - @NYC_PRC
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thesolutionnyc727
Tik Tok - @NYCPartnersOFPrevention
BlueSky - @NYCPRC.bsky.social

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Join Ronni and Chevar as they discuss their passion for supporting individuals in New York City who are on the path to success after facing struggles with substance misuse. They will be joined by guests from the Citywide Addiction Support Network (CASN): Jessica Boylan, CASN's Project Manager, and Chris Copeland, its Implementation Consultant.

Host:

• Ronni Katz, Director of the New York City Prevention Resource Center - RKatz@childrensnyc.org
• Chevar Francis, Community Development Specialist, NYC PRC - ChevarF@childrensaidnyc.org

Guests:

• Jessica Boylan, M.Ed, Project Director, Coordinated Behavioral Care - Jboylan@cbcare.org
• Chris Copeland (casnetwork.org), Implementation Consultant for CASN ccopeland@casnetwork.org - 917 538 6267

Resources:

• For any CASN inquiry please email- CASN Intake casnintake@casnetwork.org
• For a Live Map of CASN Providers and contact info: CASN Geo Map
• Samaritan Daytop 24/7 Hotline to access MAT- #718-206-1990

Our 3-part discussion about Xylazine:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/840289/episodes/12828576-xylazine-101-tranq-you-need-to-know

https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/840289/episodes/12851524-tranq-part-2-boots-on-the-ground

https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/840289/episodes/13219199-tranq-xylazine-part-3-keeping-the-hope-alive

Social Media:

• Twitter - @PreventionNYC​
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/​
• Instagram - @NYC_PRC
• Tik Tok - @NYCPartnersOfPrevention
• YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thesolutionnyc727
• Podcast - https://thesolutionnothingchangesifwechangenothing.buzzsprout.com/

Twitter - @PreventionNYC

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/

Instagram - @NYC_PRC

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thesolutionnyc727

Tik Tok - @NYCPartnersOFPrevention

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Join Ronni and Chevar as they share their thoughts through a prevention lens on navigating election anxiety, bullying, and how to parent through it all.


Links
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/screen-time/202409/helping-young-children-navigate-election-anxiety

https://www.addictioncenter.com/addiction/bullying/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFzaDFleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHedfKS_7DqvxLOugtYtI95kxZWVx2BMCWihtuLOYFdI3ai_wcCt38_zhBA_aem_rqQ3IFikQr00TUk0iPiFUQ#:~:text=Both%20bullying%20and%20addiction%20are,to%20substance%20abuse%20and%20addiction

https://www.samhsa.gov/talk-they-hear-you

https://www.hennepinhealthcare.org/blog/caregiver-support-essential-for-teens-coping-with-bullying-and-substance-abuse/

Host

• Ronni Katz, Director of the New York City Prevention Resource Center - RKatz@childrensnyc.org
• Chevar Francis, Community Development Specialist, NYC PRC - ChevarF@childrensaidnyc.org

Social Media

• Twitter - @PreventionNYC
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/
• Instagram - @NYC_PRC
• YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thesolutionnyc727
• Tik Tok - @NYCPartnersOFPrevention

Twitter - @PreventionNYC

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/

Instagram - @NYC_PRC

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thesolutionnyc727

Tik Tok - @NYCPartnersOFPrevention

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Join Ronni and Chevar as we welcome Milo Ward into his new role and our newest team member Fatima Sindhu.

Host:

• Ronni Katz, Director of the New York City Prevention Resource Center - RKatz@childrensnyc.org
• Chevar Francis, Community Development Specialist, NYC PRC - ChevarF@childrensaidnyc.org

Guests:

• Milo Ward, Community Development Specialist, NYC PRC - MWard@childrensaidnyc.org
• Fatima Sindhu, Community Development Specialist, NYC POP - FSindhu@childrensaidnyc.org

Twitter - @PreventionNYC

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/

Instagram - @NYC_PRC

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thesolutionnyc727

Tik Tok - @NYCPartnersOFPrevention

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Join Ronni and Chevar with their guest Willie the Genius in a discussion about their personal life journey.

Host:

• Ronni Katz, Director of the New York City Prevention Resource Center - RKatz@childrensnyc.org
• Chevar Francis, Community Development Specialist, NYC PRC - ChevarF@childrensaidnyc.org

Guests:

• Willie The Genius

@WILLIEtheGENIUS on all social media platforms

Twitter - @PreventionNYC

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/

Instagram - @NYC_PRC

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thesolutionnyc727

Tik Tok - @NYCPartnersOFPrevention

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Join Chevar and Ronni, and guests from the field of prevention as they discuss acts of kindness.

Happy holidays

Host
Ronni Katz, Director of the New York City Prevention Resource Center - RKatz@childrensnyc.org
Chevar Francis, Community Development Specialist, NYC PRC - ChevarF@childrensaidnyc.org

Guest:
Milo Ward - MWard@childrensaidnyc.org
Nanor Arakelian - NArakelian@childrensaidnyc.org
Dawn Insanalli-Rodriguez
Mia Saunders
Makeda Andragachew
Conner Wieschenberg
SSG Oscar Ponce
SSG Maiya Mohammed
Samantha Vincent
Brittany Harris
Nyrie Smith

Twitter - @PreventionNYC

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/

Instagram - @NYC_PRC

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thesolutionnyc727

Tik Tok - @NYCPartnersOFPrevention

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Join Ronni and Chevar as they share the importance of giving someone their flowers and how it's connected to prevention.

Task: (Share in our comment section)
How you would define prevention?
One thing you could do to give someone their flowers.

Links:

"Talk. They Hear You."® Underage Drinking Campaign | SAMHSA

Host
Ronni Katz - RKatz@childrensnyc.org

Chevar Francis - ChevarF@childrensaidnyc.org

Social Media

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Twitter - @PreventionNYC

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/

Instagram - @NYC_PRC

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thesolutionnyc727

Tik Tok - @NYCPartnersOFPrevention

Twitter - @PreventionNYC

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/

Instagram - @NYC_PRC

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thesolutionnyc727

Tik Tok - @NYCPartnersOFPrevention