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Harmful Behaviors

WEBOver one-half of teenage girls and nearly one-third of teenage boys use some form of unhealthy weight control behaviors such as skipping meals, fasting, smoking cigarettes, …

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Youth Mental Health Project

WEBImportant at every stage of life, mental health affects the way a person thinks, feels, relates to others, and behaves. By inspiring open conversations about mental health, The …

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month

WEBMay is Mental Health Awareness Month and there’s no better time than now to start making mental health a priority. Mental health conditions are real, common, and …

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May is Mental Health Month!

WEBActivities like compulsive sex, recreational drug use, obsessive internet use, excessive spending, or disordered exercise patterns can all be behaviors that can …

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Youth Mental Health First Aid Course

WEBThis 8-hour course is typically scheduled twice a year. Stay tuned for more information. Mental Health First Aid Teaches: Risk factors and warning signs of mental health …

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Community Resource Guide

WEBAs we welcomed the Ninth Annual “Save A Life” Community Forum in March 2019, the Alliance for Safe Kids is excited to share the fourth edition of our Community Resource …

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3 Main Causes of Teen Addiction

WEBAcademic failure, poor social skills and poor relationships with families and friends can also put teens at further risk for addiction. There are many ways to mitigate a …

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Crisis Text Line

WEBCrisis Text Line (CTL) serves anyone in any type of crisis, providing them access to free, 24/7 emotional support and information they need via the medium they already use and …

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Speakers and Workshops

WEBSave A Life | April 14, 2013 Featuring Michael Nerney, Substance Abuse Expert, and Javier Sanchez, Youth to Youth International. Save a Life | March 13, 2012 …

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Community: RESILIENCE

WEB«Screenagers; Community Screening of “Suicide: The Ripple Effect” » “THE CHILD MAY NOT REMEMBER, BUT THE BODY REMEMBERS.”

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Leadership -- Alliance for Safe Kids

WEBCasey Forde is a Registered Professional nurse for over 25 years, specializing in Critical Care, Emergency Care and Nursing Leadership. She has a Master of Science in …

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29: National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week

WEBTeenagers from the Alliance for Safe Kids (ASK) have joined forces with other teens and scientists across the United States as part of “National Drug & Alcohol …

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ICYMI: You Don’t Know Me Until You Know Me

WEBIn his one-man presentation, ‘You Don’t Know Me Until You Know Me’, Dr. Fowlin took the audience on an experiential journey, having them reexamine core …

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Prescription Drug Disposal

WEBThe Alliance for Safe Kids has partnered with the Yorktown Police Department to have a permanent Prescription Drug Disposal Unit in order to reduce the …

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Prom and Graduation Season

WEBPosted on May 26, 2022 by Alliance for Safe Kids. Proms, graduations and the parties surrounding them can be an exciting time for teens and parents that they usually can …

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Navigate the Teen Driving Journey Safely: Know the Rules of the …

WEBIn 2018, there were 2,121 people killed in crashes involving a teen passenger vehicle driver (15-18 years old), of which 719 deaths were the teen driver — …

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Fun Things to do Instead of Drugs & Alcohol

WEBFun Things to do Instead of Drugs & Alcohol. Posted on April 10, 2016 by Alliance for Safe Kids. There are so many fun things to do that DON’T involve getting …

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June 10th – Cracked Not Broken: The Kevin Hines Story

WEBKevin shares his story of hope and celebration of life. Kevin Hines is a mental health advocate, global speaker, best-selling author, documentary filmmaker and entrepreneur …

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Drunk Driving Ruins the Holidays

WEBIf you’re enjoying the holidays with a drink, the Yorktown Police Department has a message for you: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.Due to the increase in drunk …

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