Northern Kentucky Institute for STRATEGIC PREVENTION Quarterly Newsletter

Our mission is to promote mental health and prevent substance misuse through partnerships and education in Northern Kentucky’s schools and communities.

July 2023

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Partner Highlight

This quarter we are pleased to highlight St. Elizabeth Healthcare-Activating Hope, with whom we partner to provide substance misuse, mental health support, resources, and education to our NKY schools and communities.

St. Elizabeth Activating Hope-Promoting Health in Mind, Body, and Spirit

St. Elizabeth Healthcare provides comprehensive and compassionate care that improves the health of the people we serve. In that regard, we consider the whole person and how he or she interacts with his or her environment. Individual behaviors impact the health and well-being of our mind, body, and spirit. This includes behaviors such as eating habits, substance use, sleep patterns, and exercising that either immediately or over time impact physical or mental health. Therefore, we encourage the adoption of positive behaviors that promote the health and well-being of body, mind, and spirit. Click Here for a navigation map to the best information available on the internet about suicide, mental health, and substance use.

Join us to address mental health concerns and prevention of suicide among youth

Activating Hope: Community Collaboration

What: This is a community collaboration of individuals and organizations interested to address mental health concerns and prevention of suicide, particularly among youth.

When: The group meets on the third Thursday of each month from 10:30 a.m. to Noon.

Where: The group meets through ZOOM

Who: For more information, please contact Lisa Anglin through email at lisa.anglin@stelizabeth.com.

NKISP Training and Events

Podcast: The Dinner Table Project-Nicole Frevola and Deanna Bentley, Regional Prevention Center-May 2022

Communication and strong relationships help build strong protective factors for our kids. Learn about The Dinner Table Project, a free program designed to strengthen communication within families during a daily meal, from Nicole Frevola and Deanna Bentley of the NKY Regional Prevention Center. See how you can use this program in your own home or bring it to your organization!

Podcast: Alcohol Trends-Lisa Anglin, St. Elizabeth-May 2022

Are you aware of the latest alcohol trends and how alcohol manufacturers are targeting youth with their latest products? Listen to Lisa Anglin from St. Elizabeth Healthcare to learn more!

Parent Corner

Our Parent Corner is a community-curated resource for substance misuse prevention that was created in response to schools’ need for quick prevention messages that can be shared with parents. The Parent Corner is continuously updated with a wealth of new resources, tips, and educational materials. We welcome you to utilize, share, and contribute to the Parent Corner. This is a must-have for FRYSCs, School Counselors and Psychologists, and any other faculty or staff that work with parents.

Parent/Teacher Talking Tips

Know the facts.

• Get credible information about e-cigarettes and young people at

E-cigarettes.surgeongeneral.gov.

Be patient and ready to listen.

• Avoid criticism and encourage an open dialogue.
• Remember, your goal is to have a conversation, not to deliver a lecture.
• It’s OK for your conversation to take place over time, in bits and pieces.

Set a positive example by being tobacco-free.

• If you use tobacco, it’s never too late to quit. For free help, visit smokefree.gov or call 1-800-QUIT-NOW.

Connect With Us!

Christi Jefferds, 859-442-8600 ext. 323

Abby Beausir, 859-442-8600 ext. 322

nkcesnkisp@gmail.com