The Solution: Nothing Changes if We Change Nothing

Dec 12 2024 48 ep. 50 mins
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The Solution will explore the world of youth and young adult substance misuse prevention by providing the latest news and trends in prevention, highlighting the work of NYC community coalitions, and offering tips on how to effectively organize a coalition. We aim to inspire and empower everyday citizens to create positive and lasting change in their neighborhoods.

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Host To Host Part 6: Room to Grow

Dec 12 2024 48 mins  
Send us a text Join Ronni and Chevar as they reveal powerful strategies to navigate challenging times with resilience, emphasizing a proactive approach to prevention. CALL TO ACTION: Take a moment to connect with someone you usually don’t talk to; you might be surprised by what you discover. A friendly "hello" can open doors and create meaningful connections. Links https://www.ps

Say Yas to RAAM

Nov 14 2024 50 mins  
Send us a text Join Ronni and Chevar as they discuss primary prevention efforts to support LGBTQIA+ youth in New York City. They will also share highlights from NYC POP's Town Hall event titled "Can We Talk About Cannabis?", which was moderated by Nyrie Smith (they/them/theirs), the Coalition Coordinator and Supervisor from the Brooklyn YAS (Youth Against Substance Misuse) Coalitio

The Passion Network

Nov 01 2024 48 mins  
Send us a text Join Ronni and Chevar as they discuss their passion for supporting individuals in New York City who are on the path to success after facing struggles with substance misuse. They will be joined by guests from the Citywide Addiction Support Network (CASN): Jessica Boylan, CASN's Project Manager, and Chris Copeland, its Implementation Consultant. Host: Ronni Katz, Direc

Host To Host Part 5: Staying Positive in a Negative World

Oct 18 2024 43 mins  
Send us a text Join Ronni and Chevar as they share their thoughts through a prevention lens on navigating election anxiety, bullying, and how to parent through it all. Links https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/screen-time/202409/helping-young-children-navigate-election-anxiety https://www.addictioncenter.com/addiction/bullying/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFzaDFleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHedfKS_7DqvxL

Prevention is Home

Jul 19 2024 50 mins  
Send us a text Join Ronni and Chevar as we welcome Milo Ward into his new role and our newest team member Fatima Sindhu. Host: Ronni Katz, Director of the New York City Prevention Resource Center - [email protected] Francis, Community Development Specialist, NYC PRC - [email protected] Guests: Milo Ward, Community Development Specialist, NYC PRC - MWard@childre

Pure Genius

Jan 04 2024 55 mins  
Send us a text Join Ronni and Chevar with their guest Willie the Genius in a discussion about their personal life journey. Host: Ronni Katz, Director of the New York City Prevention Resource Center - [email protected] Francis, Community Development Specialist, NYC PRC - [email protected] Guests: Willie The Genius @WILLIEtheGENIUS on all social media platforms X

4th Annual Holiday Pop in Drop In

Dec 19 2023 63 mins  
Send us a text Join Chevar and Ronni, and guests from the field of prevention as they discuss acts of kindness. Happy holidays Host Ronni Katz, Director of the New York City Prevention Resource Center - [email protected] Chevar Francis, Community Development Specialist, NYC PRC - [email protected] Guest: Milo Ward - [email protected] Nanor Arakelian - NArakel

Host To Host Part 4: Giving Flowers

Dec 14 2023 46 mins  
Send us a text Join Ronni and Chevar as they share the importance of giving someone their flowers and how it's connected to prevention. Task: (Share in our comment section) How you would define prevention? One thing you could do to give someone their flowers. Links: "Talk. They Hear You."® Underage Drinking Campaign | SAMHSA Host Ronni Katz - [email protected] Chevar Francis

Tranq (Xylazine) part 3: Keeping the Hope Alive

Jul 20 2023 53 mins  
Send us a text Join Ronni and Chevar as they have a discussion with two peer support members about the effects of Xylazine (Tranq). Host: Ronni Katz, Director of the New York City Prevention Resource Center - [email protected] Francis, Community Development Specialist, NYC PRC - [email protected] Guests: Evelyn Morales, She/Her/Ella - RC CARC CRPA - Peer Worker

A Place to Go to Thrive

Jun 15 2023 47 mins  
Send us a text Join Ronni and Chevar as they have a discussion with Toni Smith about the landscape in drug policy. Host: Ronni Katz, Director of the New York City Prevention Resource Center - [email protected] Francis, Community Development Specialist, NYC PRC - [email protected] Guests: Toni Smith, New York State Director at Drug Policy AllianceEmail: TSmith@d