On a typical Friday during the school year, social media lights up about the upcoming weekend events and parties. Word spreads quickly and plans are excitedly made. On Monday, stories are told of where students went over the weekend and what they did. Often, the stories that are perpetuated are the ones where there were […]
Read MoreContributed by Jennifer Bateman, Ph.D., National Vice President, Youth Development Programs at Boys & Girls Clubs of America Carl Bard says, “Although no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending.” Philosophically, I love the idea of this quote – the notion that, as […]
Read MoreJuly 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 over thirty years ago. We have worked closely with GCPR from the beginning, but our […]
Read MoreThis month is an exciting time for organizations in the prevention field and many others who support substance abuse prevention efforts. May 13-19, 2018 is National Prevention Week, a time to raise public awareness about substance use and abuse, as well as mental health issues. For the last three decades, GUIDE’s goal has been to […]
Read MoreContributed by Anna Blount Imagine you’re hiking in the woods. Suddenly, a huge shape lumbers across the trail – a black bear has crossed your path! Your breathing becomes short, your heartbeat skyrockets, and every muscle tenses as cortisol rushes through your bloodstream. Your brain is on high alert – ready for the flight or […]
Read MoreSchool is in full swing, and amidst the business this season can sometimes bring, it is a good reminder of new beginnings and opportunities for positive change. Many of us have been affected by the new school year and have made adjustments to our routines: teachers and students returning to school, parents juggling work with […]
Read MoreGUIDE is in the middle of a mini-series of blogs around maintaining health and wellness during the back-to-school season. We recognize this as a time that can be stressful and chaotic, though also a great time for mindfulness around our health as we establish new routines. In our previous post, Back to School: Remembering to […]
Read MoreIt’s that time of year again! A new year has begun, which means new routines are being established. Along with the fresh start and excitement of a new season comes waking up earlier, rushing to prepare for the day and feeling stressed about balancing all of the day’s responsibilities. With all of this going on, […]
Read MoreContributed by DaShe’ Frieson-McMillian, MPH, CTTS After many years of public health education concerning the dangers of cigarette use, teenagers’ cigarette smoking is declining, but their marijuana usage has not changed much. Marijuana is one of the most common drugs abused among teenagers. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over one-third […]
Read MoreContributed by Wendy Palmer, MS, RD, LD, CHES It seems like such a simple part of life, but it’s one that many families are not prioritizing: family mealtimes. Many of us are overbooked, overscheduled and find it hard to fit in a time where the whole family can sit down together and enjoy a meal. […]
Read MoreGUIDE’s mission is to improve community conditions by utilizing collaborations, promoting positive youth development, delivering specialized training and resources and preventing substance use and abuse.
