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Up North Prevention Participates in the Second Annual Family Carnival Hosted by Child and Family Services
Several Alpena area support agencies took part in the second annual Family Carnival hosted by Child and Family Services. Prizes, candy,...


Biking for Better Mental Health
In June, the Kalkaska Substance Free Coalition and the Kalkaska Conservation District held another successful community activity....


Let’s Go for a Hike!
During the month of June, a great group of parents and youth, aged from newborn to 14 years old, joined the Kalkaska Substance Free...


Celebrating Success: Tawas Wellness Warriors Raise Over $300 for Students Leading Students
The Tawas community has once again demonstrated its unwavering support and generosity. On Thursday, June 13th, the Tawas Wellness...


Up North Prevention at MiCareer Quest
Stephanie Weizer, Prevention Specialist for Otsego and Cheboygan counties, attended the MiCareer Quest event in Gaylord on May 16th. Over...


Narcan Access in Iosco, Ogemaw, and Oscoda Counties
The Iosco Substance Free Coalition, the Drug Free Coalition of Ogemaw, & Up North Prevention are incredibly grateful for AuSable Valley...


Ogemaw Commission on Aging and Business Expo
The Drug Free Coalition of Ogemaw County and Up North Prevention partnered to spread the word about properly disposing of unused...


Commission on Aging Take Back Days in Roscommon County
All three Commission on Aging centers in Roscommon County participated in disposing of unused prescriptions, adding up to over 20 pounds...


Opioid Education and Naloxone Training at the Leelanau School
On May 8 we partnered with Dr. David McGreaham, Medical Director for the Northern Michigan Opioid Response Consortium (NMORC), to provide...


Alcona Youth Enjoy Substance Free Hayride
As part of the annual end of school “fun day”, Up North Prevention staff at Alcona Middle/High School took students on a hayride,...


Strong Community Relationships Builds Strong Communities
In May, the Kalkaska Substance Free Coalition collaborated with the regional "Coffee with a Cop" event coordinator, Suzy Cline, to...


Alpena Students Leading Students are Wrapping Up A Successful First Year
Alpena Students Leading Students (SLS) recently celebrated its five graduating seniors and reflected on the year's accomplishments. The...


Students Leading Students and the Sunset Project Present, Ending The Silence at Alcona High School
The Alcona Chapter of Students Leading Students (SLS) and the Sunset Project teamed up to host a community presentation for the National...


The Atlanta Students Leading Student Chapter Prepare Retail Education Packets for All of Northern Michigan
The Atlanta Students Leading Students (SLS) Chapter spent the last few weeks preparing over 450 retail education packets that will be...


Crawford Drug Free Coalition Assists in Neighborhood Connect Event Fundraiser
The Crawford Drug Free Coalition joined Great Start Collaborative and the Child Protection Council to put on a BBQ fundraiser at Arauco...


Alcona Students Leading Students Members Launch Spring Project
Members of Alcona High School’s Students Leading Students (SLS) chapter participated in a school-wide assembly in April to talk about...


The Atlanta Students Leading Students Chapter Sponsors the "Celebrate Sober 360 Selfie Machine" at Atlanta Prom
The Atlanta Students Leading Students chapter assisted in the set-up and operation of the 360 Selfie Machine during Atlanta's prom with a...


Up North Prevention Partners with the Montmorency County Sheriff's Department for a Drug Take Back Event at the Atlanta Senior Center
On April 24, 2024, the Atlanta Senior Center hosted the annual prescription Drug Take Back event. The event was sponsored by Up North...


Hillman Students Receive 4th Place in the Strive For A Safer Drive Campaign
The Hillman Students Leading Students (SLS) recently received recognition for taking 4th Place in the 2023-2024 Strive For A Safer Drive...


Positive Self-Image Fuels Our Young People
Up North Prevention's staff knows that building self-confidence in students is key to success for our youth. Botvin LifeSkills is one...
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