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Message What has the Youth Council been up to?Resources for youthAges Pre-K -12 gradethBecame Keystone Club MembersStarted Future Exploration CommitteeHelped run a Health Careers FairCo-created/Led Shared Power TrainingDiscussed youth voice with town leadersHosted a Youth Art Exhibit Brattleboro Area Youth Councilyouthcouncil802The Youth Council has continued to advocate for youth inour community. This year they focused on leadershiptraining, community safety, youth events and even becamea Keystone Club with the Boys & Girls Club!Special thanks to the Boys and Girls Club ofBrattleboro and Winston Prouty for this list!SCHOOL NEWSLETTERSummer 2025BAPC provides opportunities for the community to foster the well-beingof youth, promote the resilience of their families, and reduce harm related to substance use.Cope & ConnectYour Resource Guide!Summer ProgramsThis guide isloaded withfun, educationalinformation foryouth, adults& caregivers.Scan this codefor a look inside!Contact: youthcouncil802@gmail.com or follow on InstagramAccomplishments

Events June is Pride month! Many LGBTQ+events happeningincluding the Pride WhistlestopTour on June 14 . Join us inwelcoming passengers to ouramazing town!thHappy Pride!Events Calendaryouthcouncil802This resource could supportyou in beginning to processyour own emotions aboutyour child’s identity and giveyou tools for navigatingfeelings that may besurprising or hard. Thistoolkit was designed to offeryou best practices,supportive resources, and anintroduction to a communityof affirming parents andcaregivers who share a pieceof this story. Parents and Caregiversof LGBTQ+ Youth! outrightvt.orgThe mission of the BUHSQueer/Straight Alliance is tobuild a safe, healthy andsupportive environment forgay, lesbian, bisexual,transgender, queer andquestioning youth and theirallies.To find out more, contact:Ricky Davidsonrdavidson@wsesdvt.orgL G B T Q +BUHS QSAStudent ActivitiesWCPP is hosting this event for the 2 year! ndThis year we will have guest speakers & performers, raffleprizes, a photo booth and more! #WhistlestopBRATTResources - Youthbgcbrattleboro.org youth4change@therootsjc.orgHotlinesThe Trevor ProjectTrans LifelineCrisis Text Line(866) 488-7386(877) 565-886Text VT to 741741

Talk,Track, SecureTeenagers are more likely to experimentwith substances if they have easy accessto them. Locking up medications, alcohol,and cannabis can help to preventteenagers from experimenting with thesesubstances and developing an addiction.Talk, they listen!Parent UP - Talking With Your ChildKids want to hear your opinion on topics likealcohol, mental health, cannabis, and otherdrugs. Creating ongoing, two-way dialoguecan help make these discussions easier. Parent UPTalk they hear youVideo:How to getstartedWAYS TO KEEP YOUR TEEN SAFEHelp them balance responsibilities& celebrationsCheck in on their stress level, plansome downtime and make sure youhave time to connectTalk with them about yourexpectations around underagedrinkingTalk with them about the risks ofunderage drinkingMake sure all parties include adultsupervisionListen to their thoughts & feelings Are you looking to make a difference? This class offers evidence-based,practical skills for supporting youth in everyday & crisis situations.Parent Resources SAMHSA’s national substance use prevention campaign helps parents andcaregivers start talking with their childrenearly about the dangers of alcohol and otherdrug use.samhsa.gov/substance-use/prevention/talk-they-hear-you

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