Prevention Action Alliance is a statewide, 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization founded in 1987 dedicated to leading healthy communities in the prevention of substance misuse and the promotion of mental health wellness. While young people are our primary target population, we also engage in efforts to promote healthy lifestyles for all Ohioans. We form partnerships with businesses, community members, substance abuse prevention professionals, policy makers, law enforcement, school personnel, and, most importantly, parents. Board of Directors Jodie Arreguin Jodie Allton Alex Alston David Bell John Curp Max Doll Nichole Dunn Alicia Hammersmith Diahn Hevel Ashley Neel Bobbie O'Keefe Gene Pierce Karen Pierce Stephen Richman Paul Schoonover Kacey Sweeney Pete Walsh Don Wells
External link for Prevention Action Alliance
6171 Huntley Rd
Suite G
Columbus, Ohio 43229, US
✨ October is Substance Use Prevention Month! ✨ We each have our unique reasons for joining the prevention community, but together, we've found a shared purpose. What drives you to be a part of this important cause? Share your story in the comments below! 💬 #Prevention #PreventionProfessional #MentalHealth #SubstanceUsePreventionMonth #SUPM2024
🌟 Meet the Trainer: Kristina Clark, President & Founder of KM Clark Consulting Group! 🌟 Join us at the SPCA Fall Fest for the final session of the DFC Boot Camp, where Kristina will be diving deep into sustainability for Coalitions. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from an expert! 🙌 📅 Ready to attend? Register now: https://ow.ly/OXcR50TQLe3 #SPCAFallFest #DFCBootCamp #Sustainability #Coalitions #KMClarkConsulting #CommunityLeadership #TrainerSpotlight
Clean out your medicine cabinet and help keep your community safe! 🚮 Safely dispose of unused medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Find a collection site near you here: https://ow.ly/ihh150TQMtn Let's work together to prevent medication misuse. 💪❤️ #DrugTakeBackDay #SafeDisposal #HealthyCommunities #TakeBack
Make your voice heard this election season! 🗳️ Voting is your chance to shape the future, so take the time to research the candidates and measures on your ballot. Ohio offers online sample ballots, helping you prepare to cast an informed vote. Every vote matters—let's be ready! 🔗 Find your sample ballot: https://ow.ly/jGEs50TQJHV #Election2024 #YourVoteMatters #OhioVotes #CivicDuty #InformedVoter #CastYourVote #2024Election #KnowBeforeYouGo
🎃👻 Today, PAA Staff celebrated Halloween with a Costume Contest and Soup/Chili Cookoff! We had such a great time coming together for some festive fun. Julia (the Princess) and Sophie (the Frog) tied for best costume – a perfect match! 👸🐸 And a big congratulations to Brittany for winning the cookoff with her delicious White Chicken Chili! 🏆🍲 We’re grateful for opportunities like this to connect and enjoy time as a team. 🧡🖤 #PAASpooktacular #HalloweenFun #CostumeContest #ChiliCookoff #TeamSpirit #GratefulMoments #OfficeVibes #Halloween2024
🌟 Happy Red Ribbon Week! 🌟 This week, we come together to promote living drug-free and making healthy choices. 💪 Let’s celebrate making positive decisions for ourselves and our community! ❤️ Learn more about how you can show your support and commitment to a healthier, safer future: https://ow.ly/H7Pj50TPZzQ #RedRibbonWeek #BeDrugFree #MentalHealth #Prevention #RedRibbon
Struggling to talk to youth about hateful rhetoric in the news? It’s tough, but these conversations are essential for their mental well-being. 💬🧠 Check out these tips to help guide your discussions and support them through stressful times: https://ow.ly/nJjn50TKPKS #MentalHealth #YouthSupport #TalkAboutIt #YouthPrevention #YouthMentalHealth #ElectionStress
We're hiring! 📢 Join us as the next Project Manager of Community Prevention Strategies and lead efforts to build healthy, resilient communities across Ohio. If you’re passionate about empowering others and using prevention to make a lasting impact, we want to hear from you! View the complete job description: https://ow.ly/nczv50TPSTQ Contact us: (614) 540-9985, ext. 11 | smellott@preventionactionalliance.org #JobOpening #NowHiring #ProjectManager #CareerOpportunity #JoinOurTeam #NonProfitJobs #ApplyNow
Remember that if you’re pregnant, or considering pregnancy, don’t drink alcohol for those nine months. Up to 1 in 20 school age children may have FASDs. #Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders are preventable. Don’t expose your baby to #alcohol before #birth. There are NO known safe times, safe amounts or safe types of alcohol to consume while pregnant. Be #FASD aware. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eNt5HCkn #FASDawarenessmonth, #FASD, #fetal, #alcohol, #FASDawareness, #FASDprevention, #alcoholandpregnancy
🌟 Check out this case study: "Early-Childhood Tablet Use and Outbursts of Anger." 📱🧒 It explores the link between tablet use at age 3.5 and increased anger expressions by age 4.5. The findings reveal a cycle that could negatively impact emotional regulation. Dive in to learn more about this important topic: https://ow.ly/hQgL50TI2iB #ChildDevelopment #EmotionalRegulation #ScreenTime #Parenting #Research #TabletUse #EarlyChildhood #MentalHealth #AngerManagement