Juuling & Vaping by youth is a serious problem both nationally and here in Rye. The U.S. Surgeon General issued an advisory on youth E-Cig use, designating it as a "public health epidemic" and issued the call to "Know the Facts. Take Action. Protect Our Kids." (Surgeon General's Advisory) Join us for an informative presentation by... Read more »
Living a Drug-Free Life Permission Slip HERE
RyeACT has partnered with the Westchester County Dept. of Health, Greenwich Hospital, and St. Vincent’s Hospital to bring a Community Naloxone (Narcan) training. The session will take place at the Rye Free Reading Room on October 23rd at 12:00 PM. Space is limited, so registration is required!
October 26th is National Drug Take-Back Day, and part of RyeACT's observance of Red Ribbon Week. The take-back bin is in the lobby of the Rye Police Department and is available ALL DAY for safe disposal of medications. Red Ribbon Week raises awareness of the devastation caused by drugs for families and communities and encourages... Read more »
I Am One and I Make One Choice for Health: A Data-Informed, Youth - Driven Prevention Message for Parents Dr. Robert DuPont One Choice Prevention Dr. Caroline DuPont One Choice Prevention Nancy Pasquale RyeACTCoalition
The Youth Vaping Epidemic: What Parents Need to Know and How to Protect Our Kids Dr. Jonathan Avery Weill Cornell Medical College and New York-Presbyterian Hospital Mimi Boublik Parents Against Vaping e-cigarettes (PAVe)
Youth Mental Health 101: Supporting Teens in These Challenging Times Michael Orth Commissioner, Westchester County Department of Community Mental Health Dr. Andrew Ecker Coordinator of Guidance & Child Study, Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES
