Up North Prevention joined the community at the annual Otsego County Family Fun Fair on April 25, 2026, held at Gaylord Middle School. In collaboration with the Gaylord Police Department, the team hosted a prescription drug take-back event and shared important information on safe use and proper disposal. Young attendees had plenty to enjoy, from coloring pages with positive messages to an interactive Q&A game featuring a spinning wheel. The highlight for many was the crowd-pl

For the fourth year in a row, Up North Prevention proudly partnered with the Alpena Senior Center for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. This year, community members turned in 20 pounds of unwanted and leftover prescription medications for safe disposal. Up North Prevention transported the medications to Gaylord, Michigan, where they were turned over to the DEA for final disposal. Through continued collaboration with the Alpena Senior Center, Up North Prevention remain

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On Friday, April 24, 2026, Up North Prevention once again teamed up with the amazing staff at Thunder Bay Junior High to help make the final dance of the year extra special. We brought our Selfie 360 machine, giving students a fun and healthy way to capture the moment with videos they could take home and share with their families. It was a great night filled with smiles, laughter, and lasting memories! Up North Prevention is already looking forward to partnering again with Th

Catholic Human Services and Up North Prevention staff attended the Caregiver Empowerment & Wellness Conference, hosted in Lincoln by the Region 9 Area Agency on Aging. The conference featured displays and information from area agencies, as well as speakers from My Michigan Medical Center, Hospice of Michigan and the Michigan Alzheimer’s Disease Center. Three CHS staff hosted an information table and provided naloxone, Deterra bags, as well as information catered to seniors a

We loved being part of the Oscoda Family Fun Fair—connecting with our community and promoting healthy, substance-free choices! Events like this provide a great opportunity to engage with families, share resources, and encourage positive decision-making in a fun and welcoming environment. It’s always rewarding to be alongside community members and partners who are committed to supporting youth and families. Thank you to everyone who stopped by and helped make the event such a

The Montmorency County Substance Free Coalition partnered with Up North Prevention to bring the “Celebrate Sober” initiative to the Hillman Jr./Sr. Prom. As part of the event, the coalition provided a 360° selfie photo booth for individuals and groups to enjoy, giving students a fun way to capture and download lasting video memories from the night.

Rogers City Middle and High School students had the opportunity to learn about alcohol myths and facts between classes through a fun and interactive activity. Students could spin a prize wheel for a chance to win candy or a notepad, adding excitement to the learning experience. By participating in the myth-versus-fact portion of the activity, students were also entered into a prize drawing for a chance to win a gift basket filled with goodies. This engaging approach helped re