Health & Wellness Masthead
November 2013

 

I am thrilled to introduce our 2013-2014 Contra Costa Youth Health Coalition (CYHC)! 
 
Contra Costa Youth Health Coalition Members
2013-2014 Members: 
Rusbel Angulo, Making Waves Academy; Keomi Barksdale, De Anza High; Brandy Border, California High; Hailee Brox, Dozier-Libbey Medical High; Sanilie Foster, De Anza High; Fariba Hossain, Monte Vista High; Gabrielle Jaryenneh, De Anza High; Hannah Liberatore, Deer Valley High; Cinthya Lopez, De Anza High; Evelyn Munoz, Richmond High; Patricia Ornelas, Making Waves Academy; Justice Owens, Deer Valley High; Johnathan Saeteum, Richmond High; Yazmin Shirzad, Monte Vista High; Gauthum Srinivas, Orinda Intermediate; Catherine Trejo, De Anza High

The CYHC is a youth-centered and -directed group that plays a leadership role in addressing health-related issues. Young people develop skills that empower them to create healthy environments through awareness and advocacy projects. This year will culminate in a May 2014 Youth Symposium. Stay tuned!
  
 
Sincerely,

 

Emily Justice
Contra Costa County Office of Education (CCCOE)
 

 

Professional Development
Register now for these upcoming trainings!

Project ALERT: Substance Abuse Prevention Curriculum (Middle School)
Project ALERT is a classroom-based substance abuse prevention program for 7th and 8th graders that motivates students against drug use, cultivates new non-use attitudes and beliefs, and equips teens with the skills and strategies they will use to resist drugs.

Tuesday, January 14
8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Location: CCCOE
Fee: No cost

 

Project Towards No Drug Abuse: Substance Abuse Prevention Curriculum (High School)

Project TND is an effective, interactive classroom-based

substance abuse prevention program for 9th graders and students attending non-traditional (i.e. continuation) schools. Project TND focuses on motivation, skills, and decision-making factors.

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Thursday, January 16
8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Location: CCCOE
Fee: No cost
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We hope you enjoyed this month's Health & Wellness Matters e-newsletter! If you have suggestions for future articles or resources to share, contact Emily Justice.


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Emily Justice, Manager, Tobacco Use Prevention Education

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Pam Tyson, Ph.D., Director, Educational Services
In This Issue
Professional Development Opportunities
Tobacco-Prevention Survey
Meetings/Trainings/Events
Fast Facts & News Articles

Upcoming Meetings, Trainings & Events

For more information on any of the meetings and trainings listed below, contact Emily Justice.

Project ALERT Training
Middle School Substance Abuse Prevention
Tuesday, January 14
8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Location: CCCOE
 
Project TND Training
High School Substance Abuse Prevention
Thursday, January 16
8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Location: CCCOE
 
Safe School Planning
Friday, January 24
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: CCCOE
 

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 Useful Resources

  

 



  
  
Fast Facts & News Articles

 

Cigarettes are linked to the cause of death in more than 60% of smokers. drugfree.org

 

Bath salts are often added to "Molly," making the drug more dangerous. drugfree.org

 

 

Articles

 

Teenagers Are Getting More Exercise and Vegetables   9/16/13
nytimes.com

 

New York City Raises Legal Age to Purchase Tobacco to 21   10/31/13 

drugfree.org

 

Commentary: The Drug "Molly" -- What You Need to Know   11/12/13 

drugfree.org