E-Race the Stigma Registration is Live
Click HERE to visit our E-Race the Stigma page with more information on the event and how to register.
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YAC Featured in “Wristband Bros” Article
“Behind every important message is an even stronger voice. That voice is usually coming from one passionate person or a group of dedicated, like-minded individuals. In this case, we would like to highlight the latter. More specifically, we would like to bring you a message from The Geauga Youth Advisory Council. (YAC)”
Read the entire piece here!
Prevention Services Update Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
In response to to COVID-19, the ESC Prevention Services Department will provide online resources, information and in some cases curriculum units to our teachers and parents. Please check our website for weekly updates on articles, classroom resources and information.
Geauga County Copeline is a Crisis Service that offers 24/7 resources.
Regional Youth Summit Rescheduled for May 1, 2020
Due to COVID-19 (coronavirus), the Regional Youth Summit has been Rescheduled for May 1, 2020.
May’s Youth Summit will include an adult track for anyone interested in training in youth led programs. Stay tuned for further updates!
School-Community Forum is Still in Operation
School-Community Forum is still in Operation. Twenty community partners are actively working to plan upcoming mental health, social-emotional and social media programming.
To find out more info on School-Community Forum, please click here.
Save The Date: 2nd Annual E-Race the Stigma Mental Health and Awareness 5k Run/ 1 mile Walk
Youth Advisory Council’s 2nd Annual “E-Race The Stigma” Mental Health Awareness 5K Run/ 1 Mile Walk will take place on June 27th – location TBD. Come join us as we break the stigma of Mental Health and realize that It’s Okay not to be Okay!
Stay tuned for further updates and registration information!
“Taacoo Tuesday” is A Hit For Cardinal 7th Graders!
TAACOO Tuesday (Talking Actively About Coping and Overcoming Obstacles) is a fun and interactive wellness program operated by the School Community Forum.
Find out more about Taacoo Tuesday here.
Youth Summit Featured in ‘Ohio Adult Allies’ Newsletter
Update: Due to the Government Closure of all educational facilities, Youth Summit has been cancelled.
Youth Summit returns March 13th, 2020. Connect CLE will host the event at Auburn Career Center with Keynote leader Adam C. Fletcher! Check out the Newsletter below!
Youth Summit and Keynote Speaker Adam Fletcher are back for 2020!
After a great success in 2018-2019, Youth Summit is back! Keynote Speaker Adam C. Fletcher will lead the Youth Leadership Summit once again. This year’s Youth Summit will take place on Friday, March 13th at Auburn Career Center.
Invitations are open for any Northeast Ohio Region Middle and High Schools. Contact Karen Lackey at: karen.lackey@geaugaesc.org for more information on signups.
To learn more about Youth Summit, including last year’s event which was highlighted by WKYC Channel 3 covering the event, please click here.
YAC’s “Copeline Rollout” Social Media Contest Winner Announced
Congratulations to Aiden, West Geauga class of 2022, for winning Airpods from Geauga YAC! Aiden participated in YAC’s “Copeline Rollout” social media contest on Twitter. Students throughout Geauga County had to locate the newly designed Geauga Copeline posters throughout their respective school, then Tweet a picture to GPS Empowered of the (3) new designs. The posters were designed by YAC students and YAC students initiated the “rollout” process throughout Geauga County, collaborating with the Geauga County Copeline.
Aiden, West Geauga Class of 2022, YAC “Copeline Rollout” Social Media Contest Winner
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