La Center United

May 2020

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May Coalition Meetings

That's right, you heard right. We heard you, and we know you are busy and have lots of commitments so we decided to host TWO meeting times this month. Pick whichever meeting works for you.

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La Center United Coalition- Night Owls Meeting

Thursday, May 21st, 7-8pm

This is an online event.

https://zoom.us/j/4968019938


Come learn about current community supports and share community needs and stick around for a short presentation from Matt Cox about How Vaping can put a person at increased risk for COVID-19 and resources for those considering quitting.


Matthew Cox is a Community Prevention Project Specialist with Educational Service District 112 (ESD 112). He provides tobacco and vaping information and resources to the ESD 112 Prevention Team and their partners. He also supports schools and health providers statewide, and manages vaping resources via the internet at www.youthnow.me/schools. He is a trained Tobacco Treatment Specialist and holds Washington State teaching certification in Health & Physical Education.

RSVPs are enabled for this event.

La Center United Coalition Coffee and Connections Meeting

Friday, May 29th, 9-10am

This is an online event.

https://zoom.us/j/4968019938



Come learn about current community supports and share community needs and stick around for a short presentation from Matt Cox about How Vaping can put a person at increased risk for COVID-19 and resources for those considering quitting.


Matthew Cox is a Community Prevention Project Specialist with Educational Service District 112 (ESD 112). He provides tobacco and vaping information and resources to the ESD 112 Prevention Team and their partners. He also supports schools and health providers statewide, and manages vaping resources via the internet at www.youthnow.me/schools. He is a trained Tobacco Treatment Specialist and holds Washington State teaching certification in Health & Physical Education.

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Resources For Youth

Rapping Dr. Suess

The La Center United Executive board has found lots of joy in the nostalgia of listening to Wes Tank rap Dr. Suess stories to hip hop beats.Great for sharing with young people.
THE LORAX | Dr. Seuss Raps over Dr. Dre Beats

Resources For Parents and Professionals

Helping Young People Cope With The Effects of COVID-19

The child mind institute has developed a wide variety of resources to help parents broker conversation and help support their young people through the social distancing order and other effects of COVID-19.


https://childmind.org/coping-during-covid-19-resources-for-parents/


Some Topics they cover are:


· Talking to Kids About the Coronavirus

· Supporting Kids Through the COVID-19 Crisis

· Supporting Teenagers and Young Adults During the Coronavirus Crisis.

· How to Help Your Kids Handle Disappointment

· How to Ask What Kids Are Feeling

· How Mindfulness Can Help During COVID-19

· Anxiety and Coping With the Coronavirus

· Giving Kids With ADHD Support and Structure During the Coronavirus Crisis.

Signs of Depression During the Coronavirus Crisis

· Screen Time During the Coronavirus Crisis

· Self-Care in the Time of Coronavirus.

· Single Parenting During the Coronavirus Crisis.

· Coronavirus Parenting: Managing Anger and Frustration

Social Emotional Learning Activities

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1kzjdTj1jEp1ySYFW9iFnk2CXqXasMHvt?usp=sharing

Other Community Opportunities

5/20 Webinar: Differing Shades of Shame in Substance Use Disorders at 10 a.m.

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Help us help you: Participate in Prevent’s Rural Community Survey

Use your voice to create tools that work for you. Take our survey today!

Prevent Coalition and ESD 112 recently developed a statewide Rural Network that’s off to a great start, building community relationships and working to create valuable marijuana prevention tools that meet rural community’s needs. But we need your help to keep the momentum going!

As a trusted community member or leader of a Washington prevention community, your valuable input will help us design appropriate materials and resources for you to help prevent marijuana use among youth in your community.

Take our survey now: or www.bit.ly/surveyrural.

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The Loft

For the remainder of the school year The Loft will be closed to abide by the 'stay home stay strong order' in keeping with the school district. With The Loft being closed many volunteers and staff worry about staying in contact with youth and we are working with a youth advisory committee to create some virtual engagement opportunities. These opportunities will be announced through instagram @TheloftLC and facebook: La Center United follow our social media for more updates.
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Spring Cleaning?

The Loft is collecting donations to help create a better experience for our young people. Please consider donating. Email lacenterunited@gmail.com
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Our Mission:

Inspiring our community to be safe, healthy and resilient

Preventing destructive behavior through open access to education and environmental strategies

Supporting those in need, sharing ideas, and offering help


Our Vision:

A healthy and resilient community for youth and families

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