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Most youth in the Avon community make healthy choices and don’t vape. But the perception is that everyone engages in unhealthy behaviors. Let’s change the perception of substance use in our community! #acesavon #substanceprevention
Today ACES youth participated in @the84_movement Kick Butts Day Conference where they had the opportunity to speak with the offices of Senator Michael Brady and Representative William C. Galvin about tobacco laws and policy. We are so proud of our yo
Changing the perception of vape use is important! Most youth in our community choose not to vape. Let’s change the perspective. Vaping is not the norm. #substanceprevention #acesavon
The first community meeting of the year is tomorrow. All are welcome in the Avon community! DM for the zoom link #acesavon #substanceabuseprevention #community
Excited to kick off the new year with purpose! Come join ACES, a substance abuse prevention coalition, and be dedicated to making a difference in our community. Let's work together to promote awareness, support, and a healthier, brighter future for a
A.C.E.S. is a community coalition all about the prevention of substance misuse. Comment below any questions and check out the website #acesavon
ACES is hiring! If you’re in high school looking for a job send us a DM 🙃
Red Ribbon Week is a time when you can start healthy conversations in order to help the ones you love make good choices. Here are some conversation starters for parents with their children. #acesavon

Avon youth who have dedicated themselves to being Youth Prevention Leaders were invited to speak on U-Knighted For A Healthy Stoughton about leadership in their community

Tobacco 101 Workshop

March 10, 2023

Avon Park and Recreation

For Any Teen in Surrounding Area

ACES is collaborating with The 84 Movement and hosting a workshop for teens. It will be at 11:15 after the early release of AMHS. All are welcome!

A training on equity in prevention for all coalition members

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Virtual Drug Facts Week 2021

 
Don't let substance abuse keep you from being all that you can be. #thisisyourbrain #summer2021 #healthylife #mentalhealth #youthhealth #youth #teens #publichealth #safetyfirst #themoreyouknow #awareness #avonma #community #fitness #wellness
Thanks for following along for Virtual Drug Facts Week! We’ll be announcing the winner of the Amazon Gift Card Giveaway soon, so be on the lookout for that! For more information on any of the topics we’ve covered this week, check out ou
Youth suicide is a serious topic. If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts or actions The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24/7.
From 2009-2018 there was a 62% increase in high school students that committed suicide. But there is hope. -$25 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway- To enter: 1)Like this post 2)Make sure you're following this account (@acesavon) 3)Tag a friend in the comme
Physicians are trained to know how much and how often a medication should be administered to avoid serious risks. -$25 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway- To enter: 1)Like this post 2)Make sure you're following this account (@acesavon) 3)Tag a friend in the
Each year, 210,000 years of potential life of young people is lost to excessive drinking related deaths. -$25 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway- To enter: 1)Like this post 2)Make sure you're following this account (@acesavon) 3)Tag a friend in the comments
Reminders for today and every day. We're giving away a $25 Amazon gift card this week! To enter: 1) Like this post 2) Make sure you're following this account (@acesavon) 3) Tag a friend in the comments Visit the website in our bio for more info o
We're giving away a $25 Amazon Gift Card this week! To enter: 1) Like this post 2) Make sure you're following this account (@acesavon) 3) Tag a friend in the comments Visit our website (link in bio) for more info on teen nicotine use.
Tomorrow begins our Virtual Drug Facts Week! Make sure you're following us to learn some facts and the chance to win an Amazon gift card! #drugfacts #awareness #youth #contest #amazon #prizes #sharewithyourfriends #resources #drugawareness #wetalked
You make a lot of choices. Choose to say no to drugs and alcohol. #adictionfree #freedom #youth #mentalhealth #health #prevention #community #sayno #domore #publichealth #wetalked #avonma
Your choices matter. When you choose to say no to drugs or alcohol, it impacts more than just the moment. #addicitonfree #publichealth #youth #resources #mentalhealth #prevention #addiction #community #support #youcan #wetalked
Be smart. Be safe. Say no to underage drinking. #besmart #sayno #wetalked #avonma #youth #safetyfirst #publichealth #addictionfree #mentalhealth #prevention #community #s#support
April is Alcohol Awareness Month! Swipe through to learn some facts about underage drinking. #avonaces #alcoholawarenessmonth2021 #alcoholawarenessmonth #dobetter #community #learning #youthandyoungadults #education
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