Join Ronni and Chevar as they share their thoughts on how the importance of community, how it plays large role in an individual's life, and its connection to prevention. With our special guest host Daniela Mejia.

CALL TO ACTION:
How can you build community within your interpersonal life?

Host

• Ronni Katz, Director of the New York City Prevention Resource Center - RKatz@childrensnyc.org
• Chevar Francis, Community Development Specialist, NYC PRC - ChevarF@childrensaidnyc.org

Special Guest Host: 

• Daniela Mejia, Community Development Specialist, NYC POP - DMejia3@childrensaidnyc.org

Social Media

• X - @PreventionNYC
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/
• Instagram - @NYC_PRC
• YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thesolutionnyc727
• Tik Tok - @NYCPartnersOFPrevention

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/
Instagram - @NYC_PRC
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thesolutionnyc727
Tik Tok - @NYCPartnersOFPrevention
BlueSky - @NYCPRC.bsky.social

Join Ronni and Chevar as they share their thoughts on how the "Mind, Body, & Soul" changes over an individual's lifespan and how it's connected to prevention. With our special guest host Kate Hicks.

CALL TO ACTION:
Take a moment to connect with someone you usually don’t talk to; you might be surprised by what you discover. A friendly "hello" can open doors and create meaningful connections.

Host

• Ronni Katz, Director of the New York City Prevention Resource Center - RKatz@childrensnyc.org
• Chevar Francis, Community Development Specialist, NYC PRC - ChevarF@childrensaidnyc.org

Special Guest Host: 

• Kate Hicks, Community Development Specialist, NYC POP - KHicks@childrensaidnyc.org

Social Media

• X - @PreventionNYC
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/
• Instagram - @NYC_PRC
• YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thesolutionnyc727
• Tik Tok - @NYCPartnersOFPrevention

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/
Instagram - @NYC_PRC
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thesolutionnyc727
Tik Tok - @NYCPartnersOFPrevention
BlueSky - @NYCPRC.bsky.social

Join Ronni and Chevar as they share thoughts on prevention with their guest from the Mid-Hudson Prevention Resource Center, Jennifer Ocasio, Director of the Mid-Hudson Prevention Resource Center, and Roan Barkin, Community Development Specialist.

Host:

• Ronni Katz, Director of the New York City Prevention Resource Center - RKatz@childrensnyc.org
• Chevar Francis, Community Development Specialist, NYC PRC - ChevarF@childrensaidnyc.org

NYC POP:

• Kate Hicks, Community Development Specialist, NYC POP - KHicks@childrensaidnyc.org

Guests:

• Jennifer Ocasio, Director of the Mid-Hudson Prevention Resource Center
• Roan Barkin, Community Development Specialist
  • Email: MHPRC@adacinfo.com
  • Website: adacinfo.com
  • Phone: 845.673.5903
    Fax: 845.673.5872
    
    Social Media:
    • Insta @midhudsonprc
    • Facebook @MidHudson Prevention Resource Center

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/
Instagram - @NYC_PRC
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thesolutionnyc727
Tik Tok - @NYCPartnersOFPrevention
BlueSky - @NYCPRC.bsky.social

Join Ronni and Chevar with their guest from M.A.D.D. as they share what their program offers and personal stories of what they have experienced in their lives.
 
Host:
Ronni Katz, Director of the New York City Prevention Resource Center - RKatz@childrensnyc.org

Chevar Francis, Community Development Specialist, NYC PRC - ChevarF@childrensaidnyc.org

Guest:

Isai Fuentes, Regional Program Director, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), New York, New Jersey, & Pennsylvania Region - Email: Isai.Fuentes@madd.org

Nicolette Nappi, Victim Advocate & Volunteer, MADD New York - Email: nappi_nicolette@yahoo.com

MADD Underage Substance Use:

Here is the link that has more info about our programs: https://madd.org/underage-substance-use/. I also attached some PDF's about all our programs we offer for your reference.

Victim Services:

All our services are free of charge and available across the country. Individuals can access more info and our Helpline here: https://madd.org/get-help/

Get Involved:

Realized I forgot to mention but if anyone wants to get involved with MADD they can visit here to learn about out Advocacy and Volunteering opportunities: https://madd.org/act/

Nicolette's Links:

AMAZON: https://a.co/d/5djGX7y MY WEBSITE: http://www.nicolettenappi.com 

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/
Instagram - @NYC_PRC
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thesolutionnyc727
Tik Tok - @NYCPartnersOFPrevention
BlueSky - @NYCPRC.bsky.social

Join Ronni and Chevar as they discuss awareness of THC products that may get confused with everyday consumable products (beverages, candy, and food).

Host:
Ronni Katz, Director of the New York City Prevention Resource Center - RKatz@childrensnyc.org
Chevar Francis, Community Development Specialist, NYC PRC - ChevarF@childrensaidnyc.org

NYC POP:
Kate Hicks, Community Development Specialist, NYC POP - KHicks@childrensaidnyc.org

📣Join Us for a Virtual Town Hall: Can We Talk About The Why? Understanding Youth Substance Use
Join NYC Partners of Prevention for a critical community conversation on November 12th from 6-8 PM.
Log on to hear a diverse panel of community and youth voices explore the real root causes behind youth substance use trends- from mental health challenges and social pressures to systemic barriers and environmental factors- then get your questions answered during our interactive Q&A session.
Together, we'll explore prevention strategies that actually address the why, not just the what.
📣Register to save your spot | 📅Nov 12 | ⏰6-8 PM
https://camba-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4yLOnDn8Q8-HW7EBRed9FQ#/registration

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/
Instagram - @NYC_PRC
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thesolutionnyc727
Tik Tok - @NYCPartnersOFPrevention
BlueSky - @NYCPRC.bsky.social

Join Ronni and Chevar as we talk to Milo Ward about his time with the New York Prevention Resource Center, his role as a Community Development Specialist, and his transition into his new Coalition Coordinator role.

Host:
Ronni Katz, Director of the New York City Prevention Resource Center - RKatz@childrensnyc.org
Chevar Francis, Community Development Specialist, NYC PRC - ChevarF@childrensaidnyc.org

Guests:
Milo Ward, LGBTQ+ Coalition Manager - mward@naicany.org

Social Media:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/
Instagram - @NYC_PRC
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thesolutionnyc727
Tik Tok - @NYCPartnersOFPrevention
BlueSky - @NYCPRC.bsky.social

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/
Instagram - @NYC_PRC
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thesolutionnyc727
Tik Tok - @NYCPartnersOFPrevention
BlueSky - @NYCPRC.bsky.social

Join Ronni and Chevar as we welcome Milo Ward into his new role and our newest team member, Kate Hicks.

Host:

• Ronni Katz, Director of the New York City Prevention Resource Center - RKatz@childrensnyc.org
• Chevar Francis, Community Development Specialist, NYC PRC - ChevarF@childrensaidnyc.org

Guests:

• Kate Hicks, Community Development Specialist, NYC POP - KHicks@childrensaidnyc.org
• Milo Ward, Community Development Specialist, NYC PRC - MWard@childrensaidnyc.org

YouTube:

• Video - https://youtu.be/xHh_gxfQ9qI
• NYC POP Town Hall: Can We Talk About Cannabis?
  https://youtu.be/bgxsH7TLIt0?si=nm8qiKrgjWzkNMmH

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/
Instagram - @NYC_PRC
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thesolutionnyc727
Tik Tok - @NYCPartnersOFPrevention
BlueSky - @NYCPRC.bsky.social

Join Ronni and Chevar as they reveal powerful strategies to navigate challenging times with resilience, emphasizing a proactive approach to prevention.

CALL TO ACTION:
Take a moment to connect with someone you usually don’t talk to; you might be surprised by what you discover. A friendly "hello" can open doors and create meaningful connections.

Links
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/black-and-empowered/202411/supporting-emotional-resilience-in-kids-after-the-election

https://shinenyc.net/front-page-blog/helping-kids-navigate-post-election-anxiety/

https://clubexperience.blog/2024/11/06/what-now-helping-youth-respond-to-a-difficult-election-season/

Host

• Ronni Katz, Director of the New York City Prevention Resource Center - RKatz@childrensnyc.org
• Chevar Francis, Community Development Specialist, NYC PRC - ChevarF@childrensaidnyc.org

Social Media

• X - @PreventionNYC
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/
• Instagram - @NYC_PRC
• YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thesolutionnyc727
• Tik Tok - @NYCPartnersOFPrevention

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/
Instagram - @NYC_PRC
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thesolutionnyc727
Tik Tok - @NYCPartnersOFPrevention
BlueSky - @NYCPRC.bsky.social

Join Ronni and Chevar as they discuss primary prevention efforts to support LGBTQIA+ youth in New York City. They will also share highlights from NYC POP's Town Hall event titled "Can We Talk About Cannabis?", which was moderated by Nyrie Smith (they/them/theirs), the Coalition Coordinator and Supervisor from the Brooklyn YAS (Youth Against Substance Misuse) Coalition.

Host:

• Ronni Katz, Director of the New York City Prevention Resource Center - RKatz@childrensnyc.org
• Chevar Francis, Community Development Specialist, NYC PRC - ChevarF@childrensaidnyc.org

Guests:

• Nyrie Smith (they/them/theirs), Coalition Coordinator & Supervisor for Brooklyn YAS (Youth Against Substance Misuse) Coalition
  Email: nyrie.smith@camba.org
  Phone: 929.627.3649
  Instagram, TikTok, and X: @bklyn_yas

Resources:

• CAMBA office, 1259 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226
  • Naloxone Rescue Kit
  • Safer Sex Kit
  • Fentanyl Testing Strips, & Xylazine Testing Strips drop site 
  • YAS art programs go from September to June 
• Link to resources - https://linktr.ee/bklyncoalition

Video: NYC POP Town Hall: Can We Talk About Cannabis?

• https://youtu.be/bgxsH7TLIt0?si=ac9HDy9GO9JPU-y6

Social Media:

• Twitter - @PreventionNYC​
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/​
• Instagram - @NYC_PRC
• Tik Tok  - @NYCPartnersOfPrevention
• YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thesolutionnyc727
• Podcast - https://thesolutionnothingchangesifwechangenothing.buzzsprout.com/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/
Instagram - @NYC_PRC
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thesolutionnyc727
Tik Tok - @NYCPartnersOFPrevention
BlueSky - @NYCPRC.bsky.social

Join Ronni and Chevar as they discuss their passion for supporting individuals in New York City who are on the path to success after facing struggles with substance misuse. They will be joined by guests from the Citywide Addiction Support Network (CASN): Jessica Boylan, CASN's Project Manager, and Chris Copeland, its Implementation Consultant.

Host:

• Ronni Katz, Director of the New York City Prevention Resource Center - RKatz@childrensnyc.org
• Chevar Francis, Community Development Specialist, NYC PRC - ChevarF@childrensaidnyc.org

Guests:

• Jessica Boylan, M.Ed, Project Director, Coordinated Behavioral Care - Jboylan@cbcare.org 
• Chris Copeland (casnetwork.org), Implementation Consultant for CASN  ccopeland@casnetwork.org - 917 538 6267 

Resources:

• For any CASN inquiry please email- CASN Intake casnintake@casnetwork.org
• For a Live Map of CASN Providers and contact info: CASN Geo Map
• Samaritan Daytop 24/7 Hotline to access MAT- #718-206-1990

Our 3-part discussion about Xylazine:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/840289/episodes/12828576-xylazine-101-tranq-you-need-to-know

https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/840289/episodes/12851524-tranq-part-2-boots-on-the-ground

https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/840289/episodes/13219199-tranq-xylazine-part-3-keeping-the-hope-alive

Social Media:

• Twitter - @PreventionNYC​
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/​
• Instagram - @NYC_PRC
• Tik Tok  - @NYCPartnersOfPrevention
• YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thesolutionnyc727
• Podcast - https://thesolutionnothingchangesifwechangenothing.buzzsprout.com/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/
Instagram - @NYC_PRC
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thesolutionnyc727
Tik Tok - @NYCPartnersOFPrevention
BlueSky - @NYCPRC.bsky.social

Join Ronni and Chevar as they share their thoughts through a prevention lens on navigating election anxiety, bullying, and how to parent through it all.


Links
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/screen-time/202409/helping-young-children-navigate-election-anxiety

https://www.addictioncenter.com/addiction/bullying/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFzaDFleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHedfKS_7DqvxLOugtYtI95kxZWVx2BMCWihtuLOYFdI3ai_wcCt38_zhBA_aem_rqQ3IFikQr00TUk0iPiFUQ#:~:text=Both%20bullying%20and%20addiction%20are,to%20substance%20abuse%20and%20addiction

https://www.samhsa.gov/talk-they-hear-you

https://www.hennepinhealthcare.org/blog/caregiver-support-essential-for-teens-coping-with-bullying-and-substance-abuse/

Host

• Ronni Katz, Director of the New York City Prevention Resource Center - RKatz@childrensnyc.org
• Chevar Francis, Community Development Specialist, NYC PRC - ChevarF@childrensaidnyc.org

Social Media

• Twitter - @PreventionNYC
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/
• Instagram - @NYC_PRC
• YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thesolutionnyc727
• Tik Tok - @NYCPartnersOFPrevention

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/
Instagram - @NYC_PRC
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thesolutionnyc727
Tik Tok - @NYCPartnersOFPrevention
BlueSky - @NYCPRC.bsky.social

Join Ronni and Chevar as we welcome Milo Ward into his new role and our newest team member Fatima Sindhu.

Host:

• Ronni Katz, Director of the New York City Prevention Resource Center - RKatz@childrensnyc.org
• Chevar Francis, Community Development Specialist, NYC PRC - ChevarF@childrensaidnyc.org

Guests:

• Milo Ward, Community Development Specialist, NYC PRC - MWard@childrensaidnyc.org
• Fatima Sindhu, Community Development Specialist, NYC POP - FSindhu@childrensaidnyc.org

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/
Instagram - @NYC_PRC
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thesolutionnyc727
Tik Tok - @NYCPartnersOFPrevention
BlueSky - @NYCPRC.bsky.social

Join Ronni and Chevar with their guest Willie the Genius in a discussion about their personal life journey.

Host:

• Ronni Katz, Director of the New York City Prevention Resource Center - RKatz@childrensnyc.org
• Chevar Francis, Community Development Specialist, NYC PRC - ChevarF@childrensaidnyc.org

Guests:

• Willie The Genius

 @WILLIEtheGENIUS on all social media platforms

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/
Instagram - @NYC_PRC
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thesolutionnyc727
Tik Tok - @NYCPartnersOFPrevention
BlueSky - @NYCPRC.bsky.social

Join Chevar and Ronni, and guests from the field of prevention as they discuss acts of kindness.

Happy holidays

Host
Ronni Katz, Director of the New York City Prevention Resource Center - RKatz@childrensnyc.org
Chevar Francis, Community Development Specialist, NYC PRC - ChevarF@childrensaidnyc.org

Guest:
Milo Ward - MWard@childrensaidnyc.org
Nanor Arakelian - NArakelian@childrensaidnyc.org
Dawn Insanalli-Rodriguez
Mia Saunders
Makeda Andragachew
Conner Wieschenberg
SSG Oscar Ponce
SSG Maiya Mohammed
Samantha Vincent
Brittany Harris
Nyrie Smith

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/
Instagram - @NYC_PRC
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thesolutionnyc727
Tik Tok - @NYCPartnersOFPrevention
BlueSky - @NYCPRC.bsky.social

Join Ronni and Chevar as they share the importance of giving someone their flowers and how it's connected to prevention.

Task: (Share in our comment section)
How you would define prevention?
One thing you could do to give someone their flowers.

Links:

"Talk. They Hear You."® Underage Drinking Campaign | SAMHSA

Host
Ronni Katz - RKatz@childrensnyc.org

Chevar Francis - ChevarF@childrensaidnyc.org

Social Media

​

Twitter - @PreventionNYC

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/

Instagram - @NYC_PRC

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thesolutionnyc727

Tik Tok - @NYCPartnersOFPrevention

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/
Instagram - @NYC_PRC
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thesolutionnyc727
Tik Tok - @NYCPartnersOFPrevention
BlueSky - @NYCPRC.bsky.social

Join Ronni and Chevar as they have a discussion with two peer support members about the effects of  Xylazine (Tranq).

Host:

• Ronni Katz, Director of the New York City Prevention Resource Center - RKatz@childrensnyc.org
• Chevar Francis, Community Development Specialist, NYC PRC - ChevarF@childrensaidnyc.org

Guests:

• Evelyn Morales, She/Her/Ella - RC CARC CRPA - Peer Worker (CASN) - Citywide Addiction Support Network 
• Troy Boze  - Recovery Service Coordinator at the Education Alliance, Certified Recovery Peer Advocate, TBoze@edalliance.org

Social Media:

• Twitter - @PreventionNYC​
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/​
• Instagram - @NYC_PRC
• Tik Tok  - @NYCPartnersOfPrevention
• YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thesolutionnyc727
• Podcast - https://thesolutionnothingchangesifwechangenothing.buzzsprout.com/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/
Instagram - @NYC_PRC
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thesolutionnyc727
Tik Tok - @NYCPartnersOFPrevention
BlueSky - @NYCPRC.bsky.social

Join Ronni and Chevar as they have a discussion with Toni Smith about the landscape in drug policy.

Host:

• Ronni Katz, Director of the New York City Prevention Resource Center - RKatz@childrensnyc.org
• Chevar Francis, Community Development Specialist, NYC PRC - ChevarF@childrensaidnyc.org

Guests:

• Toni Smith, New York State Director at Drug Policy Alliance
  • Email: TSmith@drugpolicy.org
  • Twitter: @DPA_NY
  • Video on NY’s OPCs: A Look Inside Life-Saving Overdose Prevention Centers - YouTube 
    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVieUpa3Sew
  • Take action: Tell Gov. Hochul to authorize overdose prevention centers | Drug Policy Alliance 
    • https://engage.drugpolicy.org/secure/tell-gov-hochul-authorize-overdose-prevention-centers

Social Media:

• Twitter - @PreventionNYC​
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/​
• Instagram - @NYC_PRC
• Tik Tok  - @NYCPartnersOfPrevention
• YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thesolutionnyc727
• Podcast - https://thesolutionnothingchangesifwechangenothing.buzzsprout.com/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/
Instagram - @NYC_PRC
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thesolutionnyc727
Tik Tok - @NYCPartnersOFPrevention
BlueSky - @NYCPRC.bsky.social

Join Ronni and Chevar as they have a discussion with two peer support members about the effects of  Xylazine (Tranq).

Host:

• Ronni Katz, Director of the New York City Prevention Resource Center - RKatz@childrensnyc.org
• Chevar Francis, Community Development Specialist, NYC PRC - ChevarF@childrensaidnyc.org

Guests:

• Christopher Kelly, Program Coordinator of Parc Bronx/ Queens 
  Program Coordinator of CASN  929 244 1445 Ext 1884 Queens Work cell 917 717 0602
• Jesus Hernandez, PARC Bronx/CRPA PARC Bronx (929)244-1500 ext 1605 510 Courtlandt Ave 2nd floor, Bx NY 10451

Social Media:

• Twitter - @PreventionNYC​
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/​
• Instagram - @NYC_PRC
• Tik Tok  - @NYCPartnersOfPrevention
• YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thesolutionnyc727
• Podcast - https://thesolutionnothingchangesifwechangenothing.buzzsprout.com/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/
Instagram - @NYC_PRC
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thesolutionnyc727
Tik Tok - @NYCPartnersOFPrevention
BlueSky - @NYCPRC.bsky.social

Join Ronni and Chevar as they have a discussion with three peer support members about the effects of  Xylazine (Tranq).
.

Host:
Ronni Katz, Director of the New York City Prevention Resource Center - RKatz@childrensnyc.org
Chevar Francis, Community Development Specialist, NYC PRC - ChevarF@childrensaidnyc.org

Guests:
Joel Teron, Alliance for Positive Change, Harm Reduction Manager 212-645-0875 x 150 Joel2@alliance.nyc

Robert Dicristi, CRPA-P (Certified Recovery Peer Advocate ) Provisional at Samaritan Daytop Village Jamaica Outpatient (929) 766-8367 Robert.Dicristi@samaritanvillage.org 

Tiffany Lacen, Certified recovery peer advocate, At Samaritan daytop village the Richard Pruss Wellness Center 510 Courtlandt Ave Bronx NY Tiffany.Lacen@samaritanvillage.org

Social Media:
Twitter - @PreventionNYC​
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/​
Instagram - @NYC_PRC
Tik Tok  - @NYCPartnersOfPrevention
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thesolutionnyc727
Podcast - https://thesolutionnothingchangesifwechangenothing.buzzsprout.com/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/
Instagram - @NYC_PRC
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thesolutionnyc727
Tik Tok - @NYCPartnersOFPrevention
BlueSky - @NYCPRC.bsky.social

Join Chevar and Ronni, and guests from the field of prevention as they discuss holiday traditions and ways to support one another throughout the holiday season.

Happy holidays

Host
Ronni Katz, Director of the New York City Prevention Resource Center - RKatz@childrensnyc.org
Chevar Francis, Community Development Specialist, NYC PRC - ChevarF@childrensaidnyc.org

Guests
Milo Ward
Nanor Arakelian
SSG Oscar Ponce
SSG Christina Barnes
Dawn Rodriguez-Insanalli
Brittany Harris
Crispin Goytia
Mia Sanders
Ariel Simmons-Minoso

Social Media
​Twitter - @PreventionNYC
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/
Instagram - @NYC_PRC
Tik Tok - @NYCPartnersOfPrevention
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thesolutionnyc727
Podcast - https://thesolutionnothingchangesifwechangenothing.buzzsprout.com

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/
Instagram - @NYC_PRC
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thesolutionnyc727
Tik Tok - @NYCPartnersOFPrevention
BlueSky - @NYCPRC.bsky.social

Join Ronni and Chevar as they discuss how prevention can be used throughout an individual's lifespan, with their guests Leyla Bermudez, Director of Youth Services of ELMCOR (East Elmhurst/Corona), and Frances Johnson, Coalition Coordinator of ELMCOR's special population grant.

Host:
Ronni Katz, Director of the New York City Prevention Resource Center - RKatz@childrensnyc.org
Chevar Francis, Community Development Specialist, NYC PRC - ChevarF@childrensaidnyc.org

Guests:
Leyla Bermudez, Director of Youth Services, ELMCOR, L.bermudez@elmcor.org
Frances Johnson, Coalition Coordinator, ELMCOR,
F.johnson@elmcor.org
https://www.elmcor.org/

Social Media:
Twitter - @PreventionNYC​
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/​
Instagram - @NYC_PRC
Tik Tok  - @NYCPartnersOfPrevention
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thesolutionnyc727
Podcast - https://thesolutionnothingchangesifwechangenothing.buzzsprout.com/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/
Instagram - @NYC_PRC
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thesolutionnyc727
Tik Tok - @NYCPartnersOFPrevention
BlueSky - @NYCPRC.bsky.social

Join Ronni and Chevar as they have a discussion about why gratitude is important to them.

ACTION: Please share what you are grateful for and why is it important to you in the comments or stitch your response to our social media video.

Links:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/what-mentally-strong-people-dont-do/201504/7-scientifically-proven-benefits-gratitude

https://havendetoxnow.com/gratitude-helps-your-recovery/

Host
Ronni Katz - RKatz@childrensnyc.org

Chevar Francis - ChevarF@childrensaidnyc.org

Social Media:

Twitter - @PreventionNYC​

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/​

Instagram - @NYC_PRC

Tik Tok  - @NYCPartnersOfPrevention

https://youtu.be/Dg7mElBeJxA

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/
Instagram - @NYC_PRC
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thesolutionnyc727
Tik Tok - @NYCPartnersOFPrevention
BlueSky - @NYCPRC.bsky.social

Join Chevar and Ronni as they discuss the connection between drug and gambling addictions, and the importance of  developing a support system to help during these difficult times with special guest, Venus Moore, Team Leader of the NYC Problem Gambling Resource Center."

Host
Ronni Katz - RKatz@childrensnyc.org

Chevar Francis - ChevarF@childrensaidnyc.org

Guest
Venus Moore - Team Leader of the NYC Problem Gambling Resource Center

For more information and/or support please call 929-222-9566 
Email NewYorkCityPGRC@NYProblemGambling.org
Visit https://nyproblemgamblinghelp.org/
Twitter - @PreventionNYC​

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/​

Instagram - @NYC_PRC​​

YouTube - https://youtu.be/lMfjdZXQh5o​​

Podcast - https://www.buzzsprout.com/840289/10635066

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/
Instagram - @NYC_PRC
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thesolutionnyc727
Tik Tok - @NYCPartnersOFPrevention
BlueSky - @NYCPRC.bsky.social

Join Ronni and Chevar as they have a discussion with our guests Yamir Gomez Carrasco, Program Manager for NYU's Silver School of Social Work, and Javier Martinez, Program Coordinator, for the Bronx Family Coalition for Health. Javier and Yamir do a  fentanyl test strip training during this episode and share information on how to receive the strip.

Contact information:

Host
Ronni Katz - RKatz@childrensnyc.org

Chevar Francis - ChevarF@childrensaidnyc.org

Guest
Yamir Gomez Carrasco - Program Manager, NYU, Silver School of Social Work  

Javier Martinez - Program Coordinator, Bronx Family Coalition for Health

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For a fentanyl test strip kit please contact SaferHaven.org

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Join Ronni and Chevar as they have a discussion with their guest Diane Fedorchak, interim Director at the Center for Health Promotion at UMass Amherst. We have a conversation about the word  "normal" and how it is used to describe our lives. We have chosen different words as ways to describe who we are and how we feel, like extraordinary and abstract. What words do you choose?

Contact information:

Host
Ronni Katz - RKatz@childrensnyc.org
Chevar Francis - ChevarF@childrensaidnyc.org

Guest
Diane Fedorchak

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Join Ronni and Chevar as they have a discussion with our guest Luis Laboy, Director of Addiction Treatment Services for Bowen Center’s Chemical Dependency Outpatient Program. Luis does a Narcan training during this episode and gives information on how to receive the kit.

Contact information:

Host
Ronni Katz - RKatz@childrensnyc.org
Chevar Francis - ChevarF@childrensaidnyc.org

Guest
Luis Laboy - llaboy@bowencsc.org

For a Narcan kit please call 212-694-9200 or visit 1727 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10031

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Join Ronni and Chevar as they have a discussion with our guests from CASN (Citywide Addiction Support Network) Jessica Boylan, Project Manager of CASN, Dr. Carolann Slattery EdD, Vice President of Outpatient Services of Samaritan Daytop Village, and Troy Boze, Recovery Services Coordinator for Offsite of Education Alliance around the importance of prevention, treatment, and recovery.

Contact information:

Host:
Ronni Katz - RKatz@childrensnyc.org
Chevar Francis - ChevarF@childrensaidnyc.org

Guest:
Jessica Boylan - JBoylan@casnetwork.org
Dr. Carolann Slattery EdD - Carolann.Slattery@samaritanvillage.org
Troy Boze  - TBoze@edalliance.org

For 24/7 support please call 718-206-1990

Anyone in need of services please email CASNintake@casnetwork.org

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Join Ronni and Chevar as they have a discussion with our guests Milo Ward (MWard@childrensaidnyc.org) -  Community Development Specialist and primary person for NYC POP, Dawn Rodriguez-Insanalli - Special Projects Manager for ADAPP, and Mia Saunders - Sr. Prevention and Wellness Educator who are members of NYC POP (New York City Partners of Prevention) a prevention council for New York City that engages the community through social media, policy change, and evidence-based practices. 

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Join Chevar and Ronni, and guests from the field of prevention as they discuss holiday traditions and ways to support one another throughout the holiday season.

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Join Ronni and Chevar as they have a discussion about their youth and how it molded their paths in life. 

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Join Ronni and Chevar as they have a discussion with our guest Deb Dettor, Independent  Trainer/Consultant, around what support is needed to help with recovery.

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Join Ronni and Chevar as they have a discussion with our guest Steve Rabinowitz, Addiction Services Consultant, around trauma.

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Join Ronni and Chevar as they have a discussion with our guest Beth Covelli, Chairperson of the Queen's Consortium on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, around mental health and spreading positivity.

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Join Ronni and Chevar as they have a discussion about who they are, life, their youth, and creativity. 

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Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/​

Instagram - @NYC_PRC​​

YouTube - https://youtu.be/lMfjdZXQh5o​​

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Join Ronni and Chevar as they have a discussion with guest Dr. Renair Amin, Pink Love Specialist, around faith-based trauma. and its effects on the LGBTQ community.

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YouTube - https://youtu.be/lMfjdZXQh5o​​

Podcast - https://www.buzzsprout.com/840289/8167828​

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Join Ronni and Chevar as they have a discussion with guest Jazmin Rivera, Director of Behavioral and Evaluation at the Staten Island Partnership for Community Wellness, and the Project Director of TYSA.

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Join Ronni and Chevar as they have a discussion with guest Lauren Johnson, College Prevention Coordinator of Purchase College and Chair of Collegiate Alliance for Student Succes and Prevention (CASSAP).

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Join Ronni and Chevar as they have a discussion with guest John Cho, LMHC, Youth Substance Use Prevention Coordinator of the Center. John shares resources and support that could be found for members of the LGBTQ+ community at the Center through a virtual world.

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Join Chevar, Ronni, Nanor, and guests from throughout the field of prevention as we wish everyone a "Happy Holiday".

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Join Chevar and  Ronni, along with the newest member of the New York City Prevention Resource Center Nanor as we discuss prevention. Our guest on this episode is WEPA (We Engage in Prevention Awareness) a coalition in the north Bronx. Members Rev, Addie Banks, Philip Lynn, and Chevon Rucker discuss the initiatives they are involved in. 

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Join Chevar and  Ronni, along with the newest member of the New York City Prevention Resource Center Nanor, as we continue the discussion of the connection between drugs and gambling addiction, and the importance of supporting youth and helping them develop positive identities and experiences, with special guest, Venus Moore, Team Leader of the NYC Problem Gambling Resource Center in the Bronx, and Ashley Owen, Team Leader of the NYC Problem Gambling Resource Center in the Staten Island and southern Brooklyn."

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Join Chevar and Ronni and their guests Christine Cavallucci, ADAPP Executive Director, and Marines Rodriguez, Project Coordinator of FSBC, Forward South Bronx Coalition. They share the strategies they are using to engage with youth and their families in the prevention of gambling. 

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Join Ronni and Chevar as they discuss the importance of how the involvement of family and community can help with supporting LGBTQ youth in prevention. Lisa Koffler,  Assistant Director, and Milo Ward, Client Advocate, from  CAMBA share how their coalition, Brooklyn YAS, plays an important role.

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Join Chevar and Ronni and their guest Marines Rodriguez, Project Coordinator of FSBC, Forward South Bronx Coalition. She shares how she empowers the parents she works with in the field of prevention.

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Join Chevar and Ronni as we discuss the sustainability of recovery and how people in recovery should have a seat at the prevention table, with our guest Stephanie Campbell, Director of the NYS Ombudsman Program.

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Join Chevar and Ronni as we discuss prevention and the importance of teaming up with our partners SGT Ponce and SGT Barnes from the National Guard's Counter-Drug Task-Force.

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Join Chevar and Ronni as they discuss the incredible Evidence-based Prevention Programs and services provided by Children's Aid's P.O.W.E.R. Program with Prevention Director, Gwendolyn Taylor.

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Join Chevar and Ronni as they navigate these trying times and discuss how they are each personally affected by what is happening around us.

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Join Chevar and Ronni as they discuss coalition support in New York’s Mid-Hudson region with special guest, Jenn Ocasio.  

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Join Chevar and Ronni as they discuss the murders of Trans Women and the harm caused by microaggressions with special guest, Kaity Lloyd-Styles.

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Join Ronni and Chevar as they discuss substance misuse prevention on the college level with College Prevention Coordinators Sarah Redfield, Jamie Rufano, Ashmini Hiralall and Nishanthi Anthonipillai.

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Join Chevar and Ronni as they discuss the connection between drug and gambling addiction, and the importance of supporting youth and helping them develop positive identities and experiences, with special guest, Venus Moore, Team Leader of the NYC Problem Gambling Resource Center."

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/
Instagram - @NYC_PRC
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thesolutionnyc727
Tik Tok - @NYCPartnersOFPrevention
BlueSky - @NYCPRC.bsky.social

Join Chevar and Ronni as they discuss the importance of building assets for young people and how important it is for them to have a positive self-image and vision, with special guest, Janit Bliss, Coordinator of Community Programs for ADAPP.

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Join Chevar and Ronni on their first podcast since before the NYC shutdown and hear about all of the important prevention work that has been going on virtually throughout the 5 boroughs with special guest, Felecia Pullen, founder of Let's Talk SAFETY, Inc./SAFE in Harlem & The PILLARS.

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In this episode get to know a little bit about the New York City Prevention Resource Center (NYC PRC) and its day to day work revolving around coalitions and substance misuse prevention in the New York City boroughs. You'll get to know what makes up a coalition, the importance of prevention, and all about the SPF model (and no we are not talking about sunblock). Want to make a difference in your community and keep up to date with prevention? Tune in and follow our hashtag #NYCPRCSolution.

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