WE ARE LIFT

WE TAKE ACTION!

We support the T.R.Y. Vision and Mission

AGES 14-17

• We create Action Teams of 5 or more peers each (Team Lead, Co-Lead, and eight peers) - Teams do not have to be school based.

• We share what we learn with others!

• We focus our knowledge on RESILIENCE BECAUSE WE BOUNCE BACK if "bad" things happen.

• We address harmful products by youth and discuss them.

• We learn about good mental health and help prevent poor mental health.

• We talk about "Health" (healthy food, positive body image, limit screen time and proper sleep)

We create Action Teams of 10 or more peers each - Teams do not have to be school based.

• We focus our knowledge on RESILIENCE BECAUSE WE BOUNCE BACK!

• We address the use of illegal or illegal harmful products by youth and discuss the health impacts of: Tobacco, E-Cigs and Vapes, Alcohol, Marijuana, Prescription Drugs and Club/Synthetic Drugs; 

• We learn about good mental health and help prevent, bullying, suicide and self harm

• We adjust our thinking about the benefits of "Health" (healthy food, positive body image, limit screen time and proper sleep) using Media Relationships and Health Rocks 

• We receive training on how substance abuse affects our lives and the lives of those we care about

• We discuss substance abuse problems and challenges that we see in our communities

• We lead our Action Teams in becoming positive role models at school and in the community

• We create Personal Life and Health Plans to keep us on track for our future

• We educate our parents

• We educate our peers

• We educate younger children (Health Rocks! Media Detective, Media Ready)

• We take part in policy change by talking to and writing to our elected government officials

• We write Letters to the Editor

• We interview adults and community leaders

• We use social media (FB, Twitter, Text) to spread positive messages

• We participate in National Prevention Activities: National Drug Fact Week; National Kick Butts Day; National Alcohol Awareness Month, Suicide Prevention, Town Hall Meeting and Recovery Month Celebration.

• We serve the community in many ways: We give away book bags and Christmas gifts; participate in community clean ups and more

• We have fun: Alcohol and Drug Free dances and events; Leadership retreats

• We raise funds to support the ongoing efforts of T.R.Y

ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION AT THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE!