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New deadly substances, prevention techniques hold strong With the increasing presence of substances like "bath salts", causing nearly 23,000 hospital visits in 2011, and "spice" (synthetic marijuana) linked to three recent deaths in Colorado, parents and professionals are working harder than ever to ensure youth are equipped to make positive choices. As you consider what can you to do help prepare young people for success, please keep in mind the following facts:

National Bullying Prevention Month Oct.20-26th National Teen Safe Driver Week Oct. 31- Halloween! Safety tips available HERE

Parents remain primary influencers on young people's decisions, including decisions about alcohol consumption and drug use. Be sure to live as a positive role model, even when children may not be around. Developmental assets increase young people's chances of succeeding academically, contributing to their communities, and becoming happy, healthy adults. Read the full list of assets online. Every dollar invested in youth drug prevention saves ten dollars in paying for the consequences. Research cites weakened immune systems and related illnesses, impaired learning and academic remediation, and increased mental health

1st Bank Avon Police Department Bright Future Foundation CMC- Upward Bound CSU Extension Eagle County Prevention Committee Eagle County Schools Eagle Valley Alliance For Sustainability Eagle Valley Library District Early Childhood Partners Girl Scouts of Colorado Mind Springs Health Red Ribbon Project Samaritan Center of the Rockies SpeakUp ReachOut, Suicide Prevention Coalition of Eagle Valley Starting Hearts

challenges as correlations with early drug use. Thank you for doing your part to support young people, encourage positive developmental assets, and invest in prevention. ~Michelle Hartel Stecher, Executive Director

SOS Ourtreach Vail International Hockey Vail Valley Salvation Army Walking Mountains Women's Empowerment Workshop The Youth Foundation

Youth Leader Spotlight: Kathrina Guillen

It takes a sophisticated teenager to recognize the gifts she has received and to make a commitment to give back. Battle Mountain High School senior Kathrina Guillen, has made that pledge. When not busy scrapbooking, making jewelry or entertaining her siblings and cousins, Guillen can be found volunteering at local organizations including Bright Future Foundation, Salvation Army and Eagle River Youth Coalition. Most recently, Guillen has signed on as a Bright Future Foundation intern and is eager to help them secure scholarship funds to continue to make a difference in the lives of local women and families.

The "tween" years can be rough on kids and parents alike. School changes, life changes, hormones and the pressures to grow up can lead to some crazy-making behavior. It is more important than ever to foster a close connection with your kids at this time. Here are some ways to connect with your tween.
Play some games. Pictionary and Taboo are some of our favorites. 2. Cook together. So Time in the kitchen can be great for bonding and fun. Teach your kiddo some favorite family recipes, watch shoes like Iron Chef and stage your own version... 3. Get moving. Grab a basketball, or Frisbee and head out to play together. You can shoot hoops in the drive way or play tennis in the park. Click HERE for more ideas and other articles on parenting tweens 1.

While Guillen is encouraged that more students will get involved to make our community an even better place to live, she acknowledges her personal motivation."For me, community service is important, because so many organizations and people helped me when I needed it," Kathrina said. "I've had a very up close and personal journey with Bright Future. They helped out my family and me when it felt like everything was falling apart and The Youth Foundation did so much to help us stand on our own two feet." KidSTRONG: Help with the sports and fitness portion of PwrHrs. This high-energy At the end of the day, Guillen reminds us of Gandhi's advice: "Be program will leave you laughing and getting the change that you want to see in the world." those kids moving and learning about good Click HERE to read the full article food choices Magic Bus: Kindergarten-readiness program that serves 250 families from Parent Education Programs

Eagle River Youth Coalition ERYC needs volunteers for the Administration of the Fall Healthy Kids Colorado Survey at the beginning of November. 2,500 middle and high school strudents from throughout Eagle County will be surveyed on their behaviors, attitudes and perceptions in the largest youth behavioral assessment in the community. Volunteers help administer surveys at local school. Sign up for one of more hour-long shifts with Candace Eves at ceves@eagleyouth.org or 970-949-9250.

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Free Dinner & Dialogue Session: Youth Depression and Reducing Stress
Free Childcare and live Spanish translation at the event. Date: Tuesday, Oct. 15th, 2013 Time: 6-8pm Location: Gypsum Recreation Center To RSVP: please call 970-949-9250 or email Jason Peck

Gypsum through Avon. Avon Elementary School: Help with Parents Have the Power: Active Parenting guided reading in a small group atmosphere on Tuesdays, Wednesdays of Teen Workshop and/or Thursdays (2:50 to 5:00). Series Begins Oct. 7th Turkey Trot: Help out with the annual 5k fun run around Eagle-Vail on Thanksgiving This six session series will morning. take place on Monday Sowing Seeds program: Teach kids evenings at Battle Mountain science while they get their hands dirty-and High School. Includes free they eat what they raise! dinner. Scholarships Thursdays & Fridays at Brush Creek available for qualifying Elementary, Tuesdays at Eagle Valley families. Elementary, Mondays at Edwards Elementary. To Register, call 970-949First Notes program: 9250 or email Jason Peck Monday & Thursday at Homestake Peak School or Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Presenters: Julia Kozusko, at Avon Elementary. Some music LPC, experience required. Ana Mendoza Girl PowHER: Introduce underserved girls to the skills and accomplishments of local leaders in order to promote academic achievement, a healthy lifestyle, and personal development. Participants increase positive behaviors and attitudes by applying core values and living a healthy lifestyle that incorporates fitness and healthy nutrition choices. To get involved as a volunteer please contact Heather Hower at 970-748- 5989 or hhower@vvf.org Speak Up Reach Out SURO needs volunteers for their SOS program and QPR trainings. The SOS Signs of Suicide program is an awardwinning, nationally recognized program designed for middle and high school-age students. The program teaches students how to identify the symptoms of depression and suicidality in themselves or their friends, and encourages help-seeking through the use of the ACT technique (Acknowledge, Care, Tell). Become a QPR Trainer and teach ordinary citizens how to recognize a mental health emergency and how to get a person at risk the help they need. It is also an action plan that can result in lives saved. For more information call 970-748-4410 or e-mail molly@speakupreachout.org

Upcoming Events

Valley Tastings: Food for Youth Get your Tickets Today!

Date: Thursday,October

10, 2013 Time: 6:30-9:30pm Location: Donovan Pavilion in Vail Featuring Sweet Basil, Mountain Standard, Vin48, Batter Cupcakes, Ripe, The Met, Ti Amo, Home Chefs of Vail, Main Street Grill, Blue Moose, and more! See our website for details: www.eagleyouth.org Purchase tickets online, via email, or by calling (970)949-9250. Thank you to First Bank, East West Resorts, R.A.Nelson, Alpine Bank, Bonfire Brewing, Avon Liquors, KZYR, NRC Broadcasting and the Lapin Family Charitable Foundation for supporting this event.

Eagle Valley Library District Reading buddies is a reading enrichment program for elementary-aged children in grades 1-3 (Little Buddies) who are matched with a Teen mentor (Big Buddies) in grades 9-12. Space is limited and registration is required. For more information on Reading Buddies, contact Dale at the Eagle Public Library at 328-8800 or Cathy at the Avon Public Library. Eagle Public Library: Tuesdays, October 1November 19, 4:30-5:30 pm Avon Public Library: Wednesdays, October 2-November 20, 4:30-5:30 pm SOS Outreach SOS Outreach needs Sherpas for the upcoming ski season! Sherpas support local youth throught five ride days and various service learning components and life skills workshops. Sherpas typically work ten to twenty hours per month, from September through August. The University program takes place in California, Colorado, Oregon, and Washington. For more info and apply, please contact Ben at bdodd@sosoutreach.org

Pumpkinfest Presented by Big Horn Toyota

Date: Saturday,October 19, 2013 Time: 12:00-5:00pm Location: Edwards Riverwalk (North side of buildings by bike path) Pumpkin patch, face painting, bouncy castle, music by KZYR, pumpkin beer from Crazy Mountain Brewery. Benefiting the ERYC. More information on our website.

Mind Springs Health Formerly Colorado West, new name reflects fresh transformation
Mind Springs Health is the leading provider of mental wellness, behavioral change and substance abuse treatment on the Western Slope.

Mind Springs Health offers 13 outpatient offices throughout the Western Slope (including locations in Eagle and Vail) and the only psychiatric hospital between Denver and Salt Lake City, West To see more results of the HKCS, click HERE. Springs Hospital, with the mission of providing affordable, quality mental health services to residents of all ages. Mind Springs Health has been recognized by Colorado's Office of Behavioral P.O. Box 4613 Health for being #1 in the state in reducing patients' symptom

In the Healthy Kids Colorado Survey, administered in Eagle County Schools in 2011 produced the following statistics about youth violence: Local high school reporting of bullying is 2% higher than statewide and 1.5% higher than nationwide Electronic bullying is 2% higher than statewide rate Males are more likely to skip school because of safety concerns Females are more likely to be victims of cyber bullying

severity and our therapies are evidence-based, state-of-theindustry protocols, proven effective for a wide-range of diagnoses, from mild to severe. Additionally, Mind Springs Health provides a 24-hour toll-free hotline (1-888-207-4004) for those in mental crisis and offers Mental Health First Aid courses to the interested public. Learn about the new name change here For more information please visit: www.mindspringshealth.org

Edwards, CO 81632 (970) 949.9250 eagleyouth.org

The Vail Valley Salvation Army & Eagle County Law Enforcement Immigrant Advisory Committee: 2013 Coat Drive Items needed most : Children's winter jackets, snow pants, boots, hats & gloves. You may include adult coats and fleeces Drop Off Locations: Vail Police Department, Eagle County Sheriff's Office Substation, Avon Police Department, Avon Recreation Center, Eagle Count Sheriff's Office Substation (Edwards), Eagle Police Department, Gysum Recreation Category Name Center

Training
A Conversation Around Collective Ideas: Economic Development & Healthcare Date: Oct. 3rd., 2013 Time: 9:00am-1:00pm- Build Your Nonprofit Sistainability for the Future 1:15pm-2:30pm- Economic Development 2:45pm-4:00pm- Health Care Location: Holiday Inn, Frisco CO Click HERE for more information Have you ever wondered how your

Recent Findings
What Teens are doing on Tumblr Teens have been using Tumblr more than Facebook recently. Why have teens left Facebook, and what are teens finding on Tumblr? Facebook has gained popularity among adults, and more parents have been "friending" their kids on Facebook. While "friending" your teen is actually a great idea (to help monitor teen activity and friends), many

Development
Grant Opportunities Prudential Spirit of Community Eligibility: Any young person in grades 5-12 as of Nov.5th that has engaged in a volunteer activity that occurred at least partially twelve months prior to the date of application. Purpose: The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program is the United Way's largest youth recognition program. The program's

program relates to others in the community, or how you might be more effective if you could join efforts with others? The ASU Lodestar Center, through the generous support of the FreeportMcMoRan Copper & Gold Foundation is hosting these community conversations to encourage collective impact around the issues of economic development and health care. To Register, contact: Nell Bailey at 720-343-9013 2-1-1 Training Date:10/22 Time: 1pm-3pm (cop in anytime during that period) Location: Eagle County Building, Garden Level Classroom, Eagle Click HERE for more information Learn how to list and update your agency in the 2-1-1 phone and webbased resource of service providers. *Bring a wi-fi enabled laptop

parents are commenting and posting in a way that embarrasses teens. Because of this, teens are migrating to Tumblr. Besides freedom from baby pictures, the Tumblr community of teens is broader, and teens are connecting with other teenagers beyond their circle of friends. This gives them the opportunity to find kids (in a more anonymous setting) who can relate to and offer advice on teen problems. Click HERE for an example of one teen that shares videos dealing with low self esteem.

goals are to applaud young people who are already making a positive difference in their towns and neighborhoods, and to inspire others to think about how they might contribute to their communities. Deadline: November, 12, 2013 Available amount: $1,000 Minimum; $5,000 Maximum Click HERE to learn more

Remember Deadline for November newsletter submissions: Friday, October 18th, 2013 Email: Drew Kartos

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