APRIL E-Newsletter

APRIL E-Newsletter

Connecting our Community with Resources

We are more than a year into the COVID-19 pandemic and now more than ever it is critical that we continue to connect our community members, of all ages, with preventative and crisis based resources. Since the Fall of 2020, the Chariho Youth Task Force has worked alongside partners

to meet our communities where they are with easy-to-find resources. Since October, these wooden signs (as well as indoor paper versions) are been promoted by local partners across Washington and Kent County, RI. To date, this QR code that leads to crisis supports, local resources, and stress reduction techniques has been scanned by more than 1,500 individuals and the following actions were taken: 
- 378 people clicked on "I Need Help Now"
- 306 clicked on "Local Resources"
- 730 people clicked on "Stress Reduction" 
- 98 people took no immediate action  

Mental Health Resources

We look forward to continuing this initiative and welcome your input on where you think additional signs can go in our community! Reach out to Dan@CharihoYouth.org to provide any suggestions. You are also more than welcome to download the paper version of the signs and use freely. Reach out if you need printed copies! Thank you for your continued support! 

Download Mental Health Sign - PDF

Community Hike

 
Join us for our upcoming Community Hike at Browning Mill Pond at Arcadia Management Area. 
 
Register for more information

Click here to register

South County Regional Coalition Update

 
Raising Healthy Teens Newsletter
 
Check out the latest quarterly Raising Healthy Teens newsletter from RI Regional Coalitions! 
 
This edition highlights: 
- Practical Tips for Parents Talking to Kids About Alcohol
- What Parents Should KnowAbout Social Host Laws
- Empowering Families Virtually
- And more! 
 

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eLearning Module:
Preventing Underage Drinking in Rhode Island, Why It Matters
 
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
Explain the harms of underage drinking
Describe underage drinking statistics and trends in Rhode Island
Describe effective efforts to reduce underage drinking
Discuss Rhode Island policy and laws related to underage drinking
Identify current state and local underage drinking prevention efforts
Describe what you can do to prevent underage drinking
Identify who to contact for more information and where to get help
 

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Media Ready
Evidence-Based Program
 
Media literacy program for students grades 5-9
 
Join Virtually or in person at the South County YMCA during School Vacation week! 
 
Participants receive a $25 gift card!
 
April 19th - 23rd | 10:00 - 12:00

Click Here to Register

Training Opportunities

The Youth Mental Health and Resilience Series | RI Student Assistance Services  
 
Access a variety of prerecorded and live webinars on youth mental health and resilience. Topics include: 
 
Fostering Resilience
Adverse Childhood Experiences
Trauma 101 for Educators
Social Ecology of Resilience
Mental Health Needs of LGBTQIA+ Youth
And More! 

Click Here to Learn More

Strong Arms Support Group

Do you have a loved one struggling with substance use or who is lost in the throes of addiction? Whether your child or loved one is actively using or you have lost someone to addiction, join us as we come together to support one another through this journey of hope. 
 
Monday, April 5th and 26th at 6:00pm via Zoom. 

Click Here for More Details

UPCOMING CYTF MEETINGS: 

Chariho Youth Task Force Monthly Coalition Meeting: 
Monday, April 12th at 5:30pm via Zoom. Click here to join! 
 
Strong Arms Support Group: 
Monday, April 5th and 26th at 6:00pm via Zoom. Click here for more details!
 
Youth Ambassador Meeting:
Tuesday, April 13th and 27th via Zoom. Click here to join!
 
 
All are welcome! Email us at Info@Charihoyouth.org for more info or visit CharhoYouth.org and check out our calendar on the homepage! 

The Chariho Youth Task Force was founded over 12 years ago by Chariho Middle School students and is now a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization doing work across our community to improve health and wellness. Our mission is to educate, empower, and engage youth and adults in order to create a sense of community, to promote wellness, and to sustain opportunity for Chariho voices to be heard. We envision a society driven toward physical and mental well-being created through collaboration, education, and activism to promote a positive community climate.

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