Yates Prevention Coalition

Together we can prevent substance use and suicide in Yates County, and foster healthier youth, adults, and safer communities.

National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week (NDAFW): March 18-24

Take the National Drug & Alcohol IQ Challenge (Kahoot!)

Watch the video: What is Addiction? (1:34 min)

NIDA (Natl Institute on Drug Abuse) Scientist Virtual Q&A Videos: Teacher’s Guide: Discussion/lessons guiding students through videos, learning answers to teens’ top questions about drug use and addiction.

Upcoming Training & Events

Did you know? If someone can get through a suicidal crisis, chances are they will not go on to die by suicide. #Science2StopSuicide American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

FREE Adult Mental Health First Aid training (April 23, 2024, 9:00AM - 4:30 PM): Penn Yan, NY Register BY April 12 ➡️

Talking About Suicide with Kids & Teens

After a Suicide Attempt – Caring for Youth

How to Talk to a Child About a Suicide Attempt in Your Family

Support for Parents After a Child's Suicide Attempt

Children, Teens and Suicide Loss: A Guide (AFSP)

Support for Suicide Loss Survivors

Peer support is not therapy; it's connection. Everyone needs to be seen and heard in their grief, no matter the type of loss or how long ago it happened.

Yates Connections Rounded Recovery (Penn Yan): Daily NARCAN training, well-being/recovery maintenance, movement, and motivation!!

Bereavement Support Group: The Living Well (Penn Yan)

Bereavement Support Group: St. Mark's Episcopal Church (Penn Yan)

Smile Through the Storms: Suicide Loss Survivor Support Group (Elmira, NY and online)

Life Clef Suicide Bereavement Support Group (Watkins Glen, NY and online)

Survivors’ Journey | You Matter Too (email for Zoom link)

Find A Support Group (national search)

Alliance for Hope (24/7 online forum for suicide loss survivors)

A Model Community Traumatic Loss Team: Video

By responding to a request, the Lewis County Traumatic Loss Team seeks to reduce the overwhelming feelings of helplessness, confusion, and heightened anxiety that is normal following a traumatic loss.

Calling 988 almost NEVER leads to involuntary hospital admission. In less than 1% of 988 Lifeline contacts, the crisis counselor must call 911 without consent because of serious risk to life.