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Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation: A Valuable Partnership

July is National Park and Recreation month! What better time to highlight our collaboration with Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation (GCPR) than on this special occasion? GUIDE was created by the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners and Board of Education in 1986....

Prevent Youth Suicide: What Parents Should Know

Parents can play a critical role in preventing youth suicide. Even if you think it will never happen to you or your family, it’s important to understand the facts, stay connected with your child and know what to do in an emergency situation. 1. Know the...

Keys to Success at GTI: How to Make the Most of Your Experience

Whether you’ll be attending Georgia Teen Institute for the first time this year or you’re a seasoned returning participant, we’ve compiled a list of helpful reminders to ensure your GTI experience is the best it can be!   Someone helpful is always in Command...

Caring for Your Mental Health

Making mental wellness a priority can improve your quality of life! Your mental health influences your ability to engage in daily activities, maintain relationships, cope with challenges and much more. Caring for your mental health is an intentional practice. Check...

Preventing Cancer by Avoiding Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs

As prevention advocates, it’s important that we raise awareness about the risks and consequences of substance use. One of those potential consequences is an increased likelihood of developing cancer, but this can be prevented. According to the American...

Conquering Holiday Stress

Contributed by Live Healthy Gwinnett The holidays are approaching, and it’s the most wonderful time of year! As they come, they offer their own special stressors that can make us feel even worse. Experiencing stress, anxiety, or depression during the holiday season is...

Help Keep Impaired Drivers off the Road This Holiday Season

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, “In 2018, there were 10,511 people killed nationwide in drunk-driving crashes, accounting for nearly one-third of the crash fatalities that year. The tragedy of these deaths is felt year-round, but...
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