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Six members of Alcona Schools 2026 graduating class will be moving on with the lessons learned from their time in Students Leading Students (SLS). Among the students, four of them have been active since the program’s inception in Alcona in fall of 2023. The SLS graduates even includes a one-year foreign exchange student from Spain, who originally joined to make friends at Alcona, where she started as a student this past fall. Alcona’s advisor, Les Thomas, is happy about th

Up North Prevention proudly collaborated with local Presque Isle County businesses during the 2026 Spring Sticker Shock Campaign. Project Sticker Shock is an awareness initiative designed to educate the public and shift community attitudes about providing alcohol, marijuana, or vape products to individuals under the age of 21. This campaign brings community members together with a shared goal: to reduce underage drinking, vaping, and marijuana use, while reinforcing the impor

On May 5, 2026, Up North Prevention had the opportunity to attend a powerful presentation of Painless at Kingsley High School. The musical delivered an emotional and thought-provoking message centered on mental health, substance use prevention, and the importance of connection, hope, and seeking support during difficult times. Through music, storytelling, and authentic performances, Painless explored the hidden struggles many young people face every day. Students were encoura