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Up North Prevention

The “Lock It Up Campaign” is a prevention initiative led by the Live Well Kalkaska Substance Free Coalition to encourage safe and responsible storage of marijuana products in homes where they are present. As marijuana becomes more accessible, it is increasingly important for adults to ensure these products are kept out of reach of youth. Many marijuana items—especially edibles, vape cartridges, and concentrates—can resemble regular food or everyday products, increasing the ri

In February, Kalkaska students in the weekly Natural High prevention class experienced something truly special. The Kalkaska Conservation District joined the Live Well Kalkaska Substance Free Coalition for a hands-on project that connected nature, growth, and prevention. The Natural High class offered weekly to students in the Kalkaska Alternative Program (KAP) through the Coalition, an initiative of Up North Prevention and Catholic Human Services, helps young people discove

A group of 14 students and 5 adult leaders from Cheboygan County recently traveled to Washington, D.C. to attend the CADCA Leadership Forum, where youth from across the country come together to learn about leadership, prevention, and creating positive change in their communities. During the trip, the students attended workshops and discussions focused on youth leadership and substance use prevention. They had the chance to meet and connect with other young leaders from around