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Mark Your Calendar: Planning Your 2025 Prevention Projects Made Easy

As we dive into 2025, we look forward to seeing the many projects our Youth Action Teams will complete this year! Below, we have provided a timeline of prevention-related cause awareness months, weeks and days to help you plan timely and relevant projects and events....

Icebreaker Activity: Scrabble Names

Ideal for groups whose members are unfamiliar with one another, Scrabble Names is a great icebreaker activity to get your group on their feet and engaged while getting to know each person’s name in a fun way. Time Needed: 15 minutes Group Size: 6+ (Challenge and fun...

Let’s Celebrate the Great American Smokeout

“Every year, on the third Thursday of November, smokers across the nation take part in the American Cancer Society Great American Smokeout event.” This year on November 21, encourage others “to make a plan to quit, or plan in advance and then quit smoking that day.”...

Icebreaker Activity: Follow the Leader

Looking for a way to incorporate a little excitement into your next group meeting? Follow the Leader is a great icebreaker for getting participants on their feet, having fun AND engaging in a meaningful conversation about leadership! This activity is ideal for larger...

Participate in the DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Another National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is quickly approaching! Gather your unused, unwanted or expired prescription drugs to dispose of safely during the upcoming event. When: Saturday, October 26, 2024 – 10 am to 2 pm Where: A comprehensive list of...

Four Easy Ways to Refresh Your Youth Action Team This Fall

As your Youth Action Team gears up this fall, try implementing a few of these tips to amplify your team’s leadership growth and overall impact! Establish Committees – By dividing and conquering tasks, your Youth Action Team’s capacity is greatly improved....

2024 Suicide Prevention Month Art Contest

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month! Gwinnett youth joined GUIDE in celebration with a Suicide Prevention Month Art Contest! The Campaign Words influence a person’s beliefs and thoughts about something. Words also affect the stigma around a certain topic,...

Team Building Activity: Tower of Terror

Ideal for small groups, Tower of Terror is an activity that challenges participants to practice planning and communication skills, as well as adapting to new situations and reflecting on the importance of being flexible. If you have a group who will be implementing a...
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