Our Turn To Speak: Voices of Mascoma Valley Youth

Mascoma Valley Prevention Network Parent Night Series — Join us to see and hear about some of the good work being done by our youth. Tuesday, May 22, 5:30-7:00 p.m., at Indian River School.

Why You Should Care About Inhalants: Parent Education

Y2Y’s Inhalant Abuse Prevention Team developed this presentation to educate parents and other adults about the dangers of inhalants.

What Are Our Kids Saying to Us?

View the presentation: A Community Forum on Results of the 2011 Mascoma Valley Youth Risk Behavior Survey.

2011 Mascoma Youth Risk Behavior Survey Data

This report contains counts and percentages of Mascoma Valley Regional High School student responses to the 2011 Youth Risk Behavior Survey.

Upcoming Parent Night Series Events

The Mascoma Valley Prevention Network hosts “Tools for Your Toolbox: Preventing Risky Behavior” on Jan. 18; and “Where Do We Stand? A Community Forum on Results of the 2011 Mascoma Valley Youth Risk Behavior Survey” on March 21.

Parent Night Series: Know the Laws About Alcohol & Drugs

Wednesday, December 7: Chris O’Connor, Prosecutor for the Canaan Police Department, will discuss laws related to underage drinking and drug use and the consequences for youth, families, and the community.

Indian River Youth 2 Youth

An After-School Program for Grades 5 to 8 Indian River Youth 2 Youth (Y2Y) is an after-school program that helps youth understand the impact of advertising, public policies, and community attitudes about alcohol and drug use on young people’s choices to use or not use. MVHI directs this program in partnership with SAU #62 and [...]

MVHI Awarded Boyle Fund Grant for Canaan Youth Program

MVHI recently received a grant award from the Boyle Community Pediatrics Fund of the Vermont Community Foundation to support the Indian River Youth 2 Youth after-school program. Indian River Youth 2 Youth serves students in the 5th to 8th grades at the Indian River School in Canaan, N.H.

Indian River Y2Y Showcase

On June 13, 2011, Indian River Youth 2 Youth wrapped up another year of after-school programming with a celebration and showcase of the year’s activities that included our participants’ family members. Over 40 people filled the high school cafeteria to share snacks, pizzas, and yummy desserts. The showcase included skits, a slideshow, and descriptions of many of the year’s highlights.

Parent Night Series: Internet Safety

Investigator Jennifer Frank will educate the community about such modern concerns as cyberstalking, cyberbullying, “sexting,” and will provide parents with tips to keep children safe and avoid trouble online.

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