WHAT CAN
YOU DO?
COALITION VOLUNTEER WORK CAN BE INCREDIBLY REWARDING AND AN EFFECTIVE WAY TO MAKE AN IMPACT AND SUPPORT YOUTH
Parents & Guardians
Reduce accessibility in the home by securing alcohol.
Early discussions with children & teens are essential!
Support NOT stigmatize or judge!
Help your children and teens develop a strategy if they are pressured to drink or do drugs
Schools
Check your biases and expect that everyone is doing their best.
Set limits and high standards for how students and staff are expected to behave
Be consistent about following through with consequences when standards aren’t met
Community
Neighbors of all ages and demographics are deserving of respect and courtesy
Become a mentor to a teen in need
Make every encounter with a child or teen in your neighborhood a warm and welcoming one
Educate yourself on the prevention resources, programs, and agencies in your community
Get involved!
Businesses
Hold teenage employees to the same standards as you do adult employees
Have clear guidelines & expectations for professional behavior
Encourage and support teens to do their best as career-driven professionals
Offer internships for youth with concrete learning opportunities, ethically-driven supervision, and plenty of guidance
Promote prevention and awareness to further enhance our community wellness