Prevention First

Creating inclusive environments starts with understanding the people in them.

This , Prevention First's Reimagine Youth Development (RYD) team is hosting a free virtual training covering foundational LGBTQ+ terminology, inclusive language, pronouns, and strategies to recognize and avoid microaggressions.

Join us next Thursday, June 25 for Creating Inclusive Environments: LGBTQ+ Terminology and Allyship. CEUs available.

Register today: https://bit.ly/4emlO4c

June is , and it's not weak to speak, but stigma keeps too many men from reaching out.

According to SAMHSA, in 2024, only 42% of men with a mental illness received treatment. Men are also nearly four times more likely to die by su***de than women. That silence has consequences.

You can help change that. Check in with the men in your life, share mental health resources, and help create spaces where it's okay to talk.

Learn more at https://buff.ly/kPIUzkG, and access further resources at prevention.org

Did you know more teens try alcohol, ma*****na, and ci******es for the first time in June and July than any other month?

Less structure and less supervision during summer break create a real window of risk, but connection and conversation make a difference.

Swipe through for the stats, and visit prevention.org to find resources for families.

Don’t forget to check out the APRC’s June newsletter! 👀➡️ https://conta.cc/4uAm2Lf

The June APRC newsletter has arrived! Discover insights on parental alcohol provision and generational alcohol use. https://conta.cc/4uAm2Lf

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📅 October 29–30 | Springfield, IL
📩 Exclusive Updates: https://bit.ly/4ureTwI

Prevention First is looking for mission-driven individuals to join our team!

⭐️ Su***de Prevention Grant Administrator — You'll manage training delivery, resource development, stakeholder engagement, and consultant coordination under our Su***de Prevention Grant focused on identifying youth at risk.

⭐️ Zero Su***de Grant Coordinator — You'll lead all aspects of the Zero Su***de Initiative, including organizing a virtual statewide Su***de Prevention Summit and building organizational capacity for the Zero Su***de Academy.

For more information, visit: https://bit.ly/WorkforPF

This , build the skills to back up your commitment to inclusion.

Join us Thursday, June 18, for Queeriosity: LGBTQ+ Basics for Inclusive Spaces, a free one-hour webinar exploring LGBTQ+ identities, terminology, history, and practical tools for creating affirming environments in behavioral health and prevention settings.

Register today! https://bit.ly/4nTaSzf

Today is your last chance to submit a workshop proposal for Connections in Prevention 2026!

We're looking for diverse training and informational sessions for an anticipated 300 attendees working across prevention, treatment, recovery, mental health, and community-based organizations.

Accepted presenters receive up to two complimentary conference registrations.
The deadline is today, June 5 — submit your proposal before it closes: https://bit.ly/4nxqtEC

Happy ! 🌈 At Prevention First, we know that prevention works best when it meets people where they're at.

This June, we're reflecting on what that really means for LGBTQ+ communities, who face significantly higher rates of substance use and mental health challenges when the spaces around them fall short of full inclusion and affirmation.

Prevention is for everyone. Throughout the month, we'll be sharing resources, trainings, and tools to help build the knowledge and practices that support LGBTQ+ individuals in prevention and across the continuum of care. Stay tuned!

Youth voices have the power to change Chicago, and the Chicago Strategic Action Council (CSAC) wants to hear them! ⭐️💡

The CSAC is hosting a free, two-day Youth Advocacy Lab on June 24-25 for Chicago students entering grades 8-12 this fall. Participants will explore community issues, learn how systems and decisions get made, and develop advocacy skills alongside peers from across the city.

Each participant will receive $75 per day in compensation and a $10 daily transportation stipend. Space is limited to 20 participants. Apply today or share with your network!

To learn more, visit: https://bit.ly/4eaojrc