Rogers City Students Leading Students (SLS) hosted a fun and engaging Race Day event with elementary students as part of their Strive for a Safer Drive campaign. Students in grades K–5 had the opportunity to race against one another while learning important lessons about being safe passengers in vehicles and on the school bus. Although these students aren’t drivers yet, they learned how their behavior as passengers can make a big difference by helping eliminate distractions

The Presque Isle County Prevention Specialist recently presented School Resource Officer James Leedy of Posen Schools with a new Garrett Super Wand Detector. This tool provides an additional layer of support for prevention efforts among youth and helps deter vaping in schools. Up North Prevention is proud to collaborate with area schools on proactive prevention initiatives that promote safe and healthy learning environments.

Rogers City Students Leading Students (SLS) braved the cold temperatures while promoting a no-vaping, substance-free skating event for all area students. SLS members were on hand at the City Ice Rink as they served hot dogs, hot chocolate, and chips to help keep skaters warm and well-fed, while also handing out glow sticks to light up the nighttime event. Hot chocolate cups featured no-vaping and prevention stickers revealed on the side of each cup as a reminder to stay subst

Rogers City Students Leading Students (SLS) recently posed with their $1,000 Strive for a Safer Drive (S4SD) check, which will help kick off their campaign focused on promoting safer driving among teens in their community. With this support, the group will host three campaign events and lead ongoing efforts to raise awareness about safe driving for students their age. Pictured are the Rogers City SLS students alongside their advisor, Connie, as they begin this important initi

In January, the Live Well Kalkaska Substance Free Coalition placed three naloxone distribution boxes across Kalkaska County, increasing access to this life saving medication. This brought the total number of boxes in the county to 18, with 14 managed by coalition volunteers. Naloxone is safe, easy to use, and can reverse an opioid overdose by restoring breathing, often within minutes. The boxes are available 24/7, free of charge, and require no identification, helping commun

Despite a short turnaround, this year’s Community Christmas Project was a tremendous success, made possible through the generosity of our community and organized by the Live Well Kalkaska Substance Free Coalition. The project was originally funded at $1,200. Shortly after planning began, two incredibly generous anonymous donors stepped forward, one matching the original amount and another contributing an additional $600, bringing the total available funds to $3,000. These fun

Rogers City and Posen, typically fierce school rivals, joined forces for a meaningful cause during Rogers City’s Homecoming basketball game. Together, their Students Leading Students (SLS) groups hosted a Basketball Bingo event in support of the Strive for a Safer Drive (S4SD) campaign. The Bingo sheets featured S4SD‑themed words to help promote safe driving awareness. Participants had three chances to win $25 by matching the words drawn throughout the game. The activity drew

Up North Prevention is excited to continue our partnership with Alpena Public Schools and the Alpena Police Department to support students and promote healthy, substance-free lifestyles. Through this collaboration, we work together to provide prevention education, positive engagement opportunities, and consistent messaging that encourages students to make healthy choices free from alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. By partnering with schools and law enforcement, we are able t