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One of the services that are offered by staff on the Prevention Team at Helping Services is Youth Connections, which is a curriculum-based support group. The Youth Connections program is an effective, evidence-based, preventive antidote for youth whose high-risk situations, attitudes, and behaviors place them at an elevated risk for future substance use, delinquency, and…
Each year, August 31 marks International Overdose Awareness Day. On this day, we remember and grieve those we’ve lost and strengthen our resolve to end overdose injuries and deaths. International Overdose Awareness Day is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died from overdose, and acknowledge the grief…
Many communities across Northeast Iowa & throughout the state have adopted nicotine-free parks & trails. The Allamakee Prevention Advisory Group is working on increasing the number of supporting communities in Allamakee County. Check out the list of communities that have supported this initiative. There are a variety of benefits to nicotine-free parks & trails. Those…
Do you know someone whose gambling is becoming a problem? It’s estimated that about 1 in 4 adult Iowans have been negatively impacted by the gambling of others. After all, about 14% of adult Iowans are experiencing problems related to their gambling. For individuals participating in fantasy sports and sports betting, the risk increases to…
A lot of us may not realize that problem gambling is a public health concern that continues to rise in Iowa. We may not realize that someone we love and care about may be struggling with it. Problem gambling is often called the“hidden addiction” because it is so easily disguised from family and friends…until it…
My name is Kayla Kraemer and I am the new Prevention Coordinator for Delaware County. I grew up in the Elkader area, and for the past 2 years, I have had the privilege of calling Strawberry Point my home. Most of my friends and family still live in the area, so I am blessed to…
This fall, many high school youth groups held their first meeting to discuss their area of focus and plans for the school year. These youth leaders aim to educate on the harm surrounding substance use and provide support to peers by raising awareness for resources available. Each youth group is linked to a statewide movement,…
The Prevention Team offers trainings for any businesses that sell or serve alcohol, and to any group that may be serving alcohol at an event. This is a skills-based certification led by a Certified Prevention Specialist called, Training for Intervention Procedures (TIPS). TIPS is the global leader in education and training for the responsible service,…
The rising concerns over substance misuse, problem gambling, teen pregnancy, and more led a group of concerned citizens and professionals to start meeting to address these difficult topics. Allamakee Prevention Advisory, formed in late 2021, has a mission to “advocate, educate, and provide awareness to positively impact the health and wellness of Allamakee County.” The…
Problem gambling prevention is needed now more than ever. Sports betting is right at our fingertips and Iowans are spending a significant amount of money. According to the Legal Sports Report, Iowa sportsbooks set a new record with $303.3 million in bets in January alone. That pushed the total bets past $3 billion since it…