At the core of the Addison County Substance Use and Prevention Coalition’s mission to combat youth substance use is the Addison County Youth Survey. This annual survey gathers vital data from students in grades 7-12, offering insights into trends, risk factors, and protective factors that impact our…
Project Sticker Shock is a community awareness campaign sponsored by the Addison County Substance Use & Prevention Coalition that aims to prevent minors from obtaining alcohol from adults 21 and older or using a fake ID to purchase alcohol. The campaign takes place in October, National Youth Substance…
United Way of Addison County (UWAC) has been selected as a recipient of a $625,000 federal grant from the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) under the Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program. This grant program, managed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),…
22.1% of the United States population are youths, that's 73.1 million people!
International Youth Day, celebrated on August 12th, was created by the United Nations to celebrate and bring awareness to these youths and others worldwide. International Youth Day is used to bring attention to youths' issues…
United Way of Addison County (UWAC), the organization that identifies and works to find solutions for Addison County's most pressing needs, is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors approved $155,000 in Community Impact Funding (CIF) for the 2024 priority area of Financial Stability. The funding…
United Way of Addison County (UWAC) fosters community service in all community members, but especially in our youth in Addison County. In that spirit, UWAC honors a local high school senior through the UWAC Youth Volunteer Scholarship Award. On behalf of a generous donor, one student is chosen annually…
As a youth in Addison County, I believe it is extremely important to Celebrate Safely after the upcoming proms and graduations. Many youths in the community may find substance use after a big event, such as prom, a way to further celebrate with friends.
However, substance use does not equal having fun,…
Prom and graduation season is upon us, and it’s a whirlwind of excitement for teens and their families alike! While these milestones are a cause for celebration, it’s important to recognize their potential risks.
Enter Celebrate Safely, the annual campaign geared towards local high school students…
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, April 27th, 2024. This is an important annual event that addresses prescription drug misuse prevention. This initiative encourages individuals to safely dispose of unused or expired medications, preventing them from being misused or harming the environment.…
April is Alcohol Awareness Month! This is an opportunity to update your knowledge about alcohol use disorder (AUD) and explore the impact of alcohol misuse on health and society.
What is alcohol use disorder?
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a medical condition characterized by an impaired ability to…
At the core of the Addison County Substance Use and Prevention Coalition’s mission to combat youth substance use is the Addison County Youth Survey. This annual survey gathers vital data from students in grades 7-12, offering insights into trends, risk factors, and protective factors that impact our…
Project Sticker Shock is a community awareness campaign sponsored by the Addison County Substance Use & Prevention Coalition that aims to prevent minors from obtaining alcohol from adults 21 and older or using a fake ID to purchase alcohol. The campaign takes place in October, National Youth Substance…
United Way of Addison County (UWAC) has been selected as a recipient of a $625,000 federal grant from the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) under the Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program. This grant program, managed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),…
22.1% of the United States population are youths, that's 73.1 million people!
International Youth Day, celebrated on August 12th, was created by the United Nations to celebrate and bring awareness to these youths and others worldwide. International Youth Day is used to bring attention to youths' issues…
United Way of Addison County (UWAC), the organization that identifies and works to find solutions for Addison County's most pressing needs, is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors approved $155,000 in Community Impact Funding (CIF) for the 2024 priority area of Financial Stability. The funding…
United Way of Addison County (UWAC) fosters community service in all community members, but especially in our youth in Addison County. In that spirit, UWAC honors a local high school senior through the UWAC Youth Volunteer Scholarship Award. On behalf of a generous donor, one student is chosen annually…
As a youth in Addison County, I believe it is extremely important to Celebrate Safely after the upcoming proms and graduations. Many youths in the community may find substance use after a big event, such as prom, a way to further celebrate with friends.
However, substance use does not equal having fun,…
Prom and graduation season is upon us, and it’s a whirlwind of excitement for teens and their families alike! While these milestones are a cause for celebration, it’s important to recognize their potential risks.
Enter Celebrate Safely, the annual campaign geared towards local high school students…
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, April 27th, 2024. This is an important annual event that addresses prescription drug misuse prevention. This initiative encourages individuals to safely dispose of unused or expired medications, preventing them from being misused or harming the environment.…
April is Alcohol Awareness Month! This is an opportunity to update your knowledge about alcohol use disorder (AUD) and explore the impact of alcohol misuse on health and society.
What is alcohol use disorder?
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a medical condition characterized by an impaired ability to…
