Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Alexandria

Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Alexandria The Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Alexandria is a workgroup of the Partnership for a Health
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The Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Alexandria is a workgroup of the Partnership for a Healthier Alexandria

September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month. Create hope in your community by educating yourself and others about su...
09/18/2023

September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month. Create hope in your community by educating yourself and others about su***de prevention. Learn about the warning signs and risk factors for su***de and explore prevention resources at alexandriava.gov/go/2048.

Registration is open for the Youth and Caring Adult Summit on October 5 from 4:30 - 8:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church. T...
09/12/2023

Registration is open for the Youth and Caring Adult Summit on October 5 from 4:30 - 8:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church. To learn more and register, scan the QR code or visit alexandriava.gov/go/4871.

Check out SAPCA's September 2023 newsletter here: conta.cc/3YEbQ5H
09/05/2023

Check out SAPCA's September 2023 newsletter here: conta.cc/3YEbQ5H

Did you know that volunteering can help teens develop social skills and be physically active? Community involvement can ...
09/01/2023

Did you know that volunteering can help teens develop social skills and be physically active? Community involvement can also help youth feel valued, which can decrease their likelihood of using substances. Explore SAPCA's youth volunteer opportunities at PreventItAlexandria.org.

The beginning of the school year is a great time to discuss family rules together. Ensure your child knows the consequen...
09/01/2023

The beginning of the school year is a great time to discuss family rules together. Ensure your child knows the consequences for breaking the rules and make sure that consequences are reasonable, enforceable, and short-lived. Try to notice and point out when they make smart decisions and follow the rules – positive reinforcement can go a long way. Explore more tips to support youth in your life to be substance-free at PreventItAlexandria.org.

International Overdose Awareness Day is a campaign to end overdose incidents; remember those who have died; and raise aw...
08/31/2023

International Overdose Awareness Day is a campaign to end overdose incidents; remember those who have died; and raise awareness that substance use disorders can be treated. Learn about local efforts to eliminate opioid misuse at alexandriava.gov/opioids.

Parents and caring adults can equip children and teens to make healthy decisions for their health and future. Even thoug...
08/30/2023

Parents and caring adults can equip children and teens to make healthy decisions for their health and future. Even though it might not seem like it, children and teens really do hear you when you talk to them about alcohol. Make your values clear about substance use, particularly underage substance use, with your children and teens. Learn more tips for communicating with teens about substance use at alexandriava.gov/go/1892.
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Los padres y los adultos pueden preparar a los niños y adolescentes para que tomen decisiones saludables para su salud y su futuro. Aunque no lo parezca, los niños y adolescentes realmente te escuchan cuando les hablas sobre el alcohol. Deje claro sus valores sobre el uso de las sustancias con sus hijos, especialmente el uso de sustancias por los menores de edad. Obtenga más consejos para comunicarse con los adolescentes sobre el uso de sustancias en alexandriava.gov/go/1892.

You're invited to SAPCA's 15th anniversary celebration on September 27 from 6-8 p.m. Join us for a family-friendly, fun ...
08/30/2023

You're invited to SAPCA's 15th anniversary celebration on September 27 from 6-8 p.m. Join us for a family-friendly, fun evening featuring heavy hor d'oeuvres, music, and a special recognition of our community's prevention champions. Learn more and RSVP at alexandriava.gov/SAPCA

Know the legal consequences related to underage use of substances.It is illegal for anyone under 21 to use, purchase, or...
08/28/2023

Know the legal consequences related to underage use of substances.
It is illegal for anyone under 21 to use, purchase, or possess alcohol, cannabis, or to***co products. It is also illegal for anyone 21 or older to provide alcohol, cannabis, or to***co products to anyone under 21. For more information visit alexandriava.gov/substance-abuse-prevention/alcohol
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Conozca las consecuencias legales del uso de sustancias por los menores de edad.
Es ilegal que una persona menor de 21 años use, compre o posea alcohol, cannabis o productos de tabaco. También es ilegal que mayores de 21 años proporcionen alcohol, cannabis o productos de tabaco a una persona menor de 21 años. Para obtener más información, visite alexandriava.gov/substance-abuse-prevention/alcohol .

Discuss healthy coping mechanisms with your family. The start of a new school year can be a stressful time. Some coping ...
08/24/2023

Discuss healthy coping mechanisms with your family. The start of a new school year can be a stressful time. Some coping strategies include going for a walk, socializing with friends or family, exercising, listening to music, and taking a break to do some breathing exercises or meditate. Model healthy coping mechanisms. Children and teens pay attention to the example adults set. If adults model that substances are needed to relieve stress, or used as a coping mechanism, it can send the wrong message to youth. Explore more ways to cope at alexandriava.gov/go/1956.
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Hable sobre estrategias de afrontamiento saludables con su familia. El comienzo de un nuevo año escolar puede ser estresante. Algunas estrategias de afrontamiento incluyen salir a caminar, socializar con amigos o familiares, hacer ejercicio, escuchar música y tomar un descanso para hacer ejercicios de respiración o meditar. Modele estrategias de afrontamiento saludables. Los niños y adolescentes ponen atención al ejemplo que dan los adultos. Si los adultos modelan que las sustancias son necesarias para aliviar el estrés, o se usan como una estrategia de afrontamiento, puede generar un mal precedente. Explore más estrategias de afrontamiento en alexandriava.gov/go/1956.

Start the school year off with a conversation about expectations and consequences. Young people need clear rules, consis...
08/22/2023

Start the school year off with a conversation about expectations and consequences. Young people need clear rules, consistent consequences, and encouragement to do their best. Check out tips at alexandriava.gov/go/4861.
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Comience el año escolar con una conversación sobre las expectativas y las consecuencias. Los jóvenes necesitan reglas claras, consecuencias consistentes y apoyo para dar lo mejor de sí mismos. Consulta consejos en alexandriava.gov/go/4864.

ACPS is back in session! Stay up to date with SAPCA this school year by signing up for our monthly e-newsletter. Sign up...
08/21/2023

ACPS is back in session! Stay up to date with SAPCA this school year by signing up for our monthly e-newsletter. Sign up today at PreventItAlexandria.org.

First day of the 2023 Youth Leadership Conference (YLC) ✅ Thanks to all our wonderful presenters for sharing their leade...
08/08/2023

First day of the 2023 Youth Leadership Conference (YLC) ✅ Thanks to all our wonderful presenters for sharing their leadership journeys and highlighting ways to get involved in our community. Learn more about the YLC at alexandriava.gov/ACAP

Registration is still open for the Alexandria Youth Leadership Conference! This free event is open to rising 9-12 grade ...
08/01/2023

Registration is still open for the Alexandria Youth Leadership Conference! This free event is open to rising 9-12 grade students residing in Alexandria and participants who attend the conference in its entirety are eligible to receive a $20 gift card! Learn more and register today at alexandriava.gov/ACAP.

Check out SAPCA's August 2023 newsletter here: conta.cc/3q64Ba1
07/28/2023

Check out SAPCA's August 2023 newsletter here: conta.cc/3q64Ba1

Check out the City's new Youth and Family Resource Guide! This guide, designed to help youth and families identify what ...
07/20/2023

Check out the City's new Youth and Family Resource Guide! This guide, designed to help youth and families identify what resources and services exist in the city and how they can be accessed, is available in English, Spanish and Amharic. Learn more at alexandriava.gov/DCHS.

Check out SAPCA's July 2023 newsletter here: conta.cc/3PxhFj0
06/28/2023

Check out SAPCA's July 2023 newsletter here: conta.cc/3PxhFj0

Help spread the word: Registration is open for the Alexandria Youth Leadership Conference! This free event is open to ri...
06/13/2023

Help spread the word: Registration is open for the Alexandria Youth Leadership Conference! This free event is open to rising 9-12 grade students residing in Alexandria and participants who attend the conference in its entirety are eligible to receive a $20 gift card! Learn more and register today at alexandriava.gov/ACAP.

Spread the word: Youth ages 14-21 are invited to attend one or both days of the Youth Summer Job Fair on June 13 and 14,...
06/06/2023

Spread the word: Youth ages 14-21 are invited to attend one or both days of the Youth Summer Job Fair on June 13 and 14, hosted by Workforce Development Center, City of Alexandria, VA. Register for this free event to speak with employers and learn about employment opportunities. Learn more at alexandriava.gov/go/3652.

The Alexandria Library has joined Alexandria’s gun lock distribution program to provide no-cost firearm cable and trigge...
06/06/2023

The Alexandria Library has joined Alexandria’s gun lock distribution program to provide no-cost firearm cable and trigger locks to the public beginning June 1. For more info on the City’s gun lock program and other su***de prevention efforts: alexandriava.gov/go/2048.

The Alexandria Library has joined the City of Alexandria’s gun lock distribution program to provide no-cost firearm cable and trigger locks to the public beginning June 1. These efforts are part of National Safety Month and a state-wide su***de prevention campaign that began in 2019.

The locking devices, which are at select Alexandria libraries upon request, are an initiative of Lock and Talk Virginia, a su***de prevention program that aims to limit access to lethal means and raise awareness about su***de prevention, locally coordinated by the Su***de Prevention Alliance of Northern (SPAN) Virginia.

For more information on the City’s gun lock program and other su***de prevention efforts, visit alexandriava.gov/go/2048.

Before graduation celebrations begin, talk with family and friends about keeping youth events alcohol-free. Learn more a...
06/02/2023

Before graduation celebrations begin, talk with family and friends about keeping youth events alcohol-free. Learn more at PreventItAlexandria.org.

Graduation is not only an accomplishment for youth -- it’s a milestone for parents and caregivers too. Support young peo...
06/01/2023

Graduation is not only an accomplishment for youth -- it’s a milestone for parents and caregivers too. Support young people in your life by talking to them about the risks of using alcohol and other drugs. Learn more at PreventItAlexandria.org.

Check out SAPCA's June 2023 newsletter here: conta.cc/3qaAYUH
06/01/2023

Check out SAPCA's June 2023 newsletter here: conta.cc/3qaAYUH

Prom is right around the corner! Make it memorable by keeping celebrations alcohol and drug free. Learn more at PreventI...
05/16/2023

Prom is right around the corner! Make it memorable by keeping celebrations alcohol and drug free. Learn more at PreventItAlexandria.org.

Today is National Fentanyl Awareness Day. Did you know that fentanyl is a strong synthetic opioid that is tasteless and ...
05/09/2023

Today is National Fentanyl Awareness Day. Did you know that fentanyl is a strong synthetic opioid that is tasteless and odorless? Street drugs can be laced with fentanyl without the user's knowledge and it may only take a small amount of fentanyl to cause an opioid overdose. Learn more at alexandriava.gov/Opioids

Check out SAPCA's May 2023 newsletter here: conta.cc/40LxpRB
05/01/2023

Check out SAPCA's May 2023 newsletter here: conta.cc/40LxpRB

04/22/2023

This weekend, the City of Alexandria will “shock” local shoppers by hosting the Project Sticker Shock Campaign, a youth-led event that promotes the importance of preventing access to alcohol by underage youth. Take a picture of stickered items at your local store and post/tag SAPCA to spread the word about the legal consequences of providing alcohol to people under 21. Visit alexandriava.gov/go/2608 for more info.

Alexandria teens are invited to a Titan Takeover Teen Night on Friday, April 28 from 7 – 10 p.m. at William Ramsay Recre...
04/19/2023

Alexandria teens are invited to a Titan Takeover Teen Night on Friday, April 28 from 7 – 10 p.m. at William Ramsay Recreation Center. This safe and substance-free event will feature a DJ, photo booth, dinner, gift card raffles, games, DIY self-care kit stations, and a Denim Day activity. Text TITAN to 30644 by April 26 to RSVP or email [email protected]. Learn more at PreventItAlexandria.org.

April is Alcohol Awareness Month -- check out SAPCA's newsletter special edition here: conta.cc/3Kqk3Ef
04/18/2023

April is Alcohol Awareness Month -- check out SAPCA's newsletter special edition here: conta.cc/3Kqk3Ef

Check out SAPCA's April 2023 newsletter here: conta.cc/3Kqk3Ef.
04/04/2023

Check out SAPCA's April 2023 newsletter here: conta.cc/3Kqk3Ef.

Happening now: Join us in the ACHS rotunda from 4-6 p.m. to enjoy pizza and snacks and watch a film screening of Roll Re...
03/23/2023

Happening now: Join us in the ACHS rotunda from 4-6 p.m. to enjoy pizza and snacks and watch a film screening of Roll Red Roll. Discussion about the film to follow.

Alexandria City High School

Join us this Thursday for a free screening of Roll Red Roll, a documentary that addresses high school sexual assault in ...
03/20/2023

Join us this Thursday for a free screening of Roll Red Roll, a documentary that addresses high school sexual assault in America. Due to the film's sensitive content, youth under 13 are recommended to attend with a family member. Learn more and RSVP at alexandriava.gov/SexualViolence

Interested in making a difference in your community? Explore some of the ways youth and adults of all ages can get invol...
03/02/2023

Interested in making a difference in your community? Explore some of the ways youth and adults of all ages can get involved to support our community's youth substance use prevention efforts. Learn more at PreventItAlexandria.org.

Check out SAPCA's March 2023 newsletter here: conta.cc/3Ye338K
03/01/2023

Check out SAPCA's March 2023 newsletter here: conta.cc/3Ye338K

Check out SAPCA's February 2023 newsletter here: conta.cc/3I2dKX6
02/06/2023

Check out SAPCA's February 2023 newsletter here: conta.cc/3I2dKX6

Beber alcohol durante la adolescencia puede dañar el cerebro en crecimiento, que no se desarrolla plenamente hasta los 2...
02/02/2023

Beber alcohol durante la adolescencia puede dañar el cerebro en crecimiento, que no se desarrolla plenamente hasta los 25 años. Más información en PreventItAlexandria.org.

Drinking alcohol during the teen years can harm the growing brain, which isn’t fully developed until age 25. Learn more ...
02/02/2023

Drinking alcohol during the teen years can harm the growing brain, which isn’t fully developed until age 25. Learn more at PreventItAlexandria.org.

Fentanyl is a tasteless and odorless opioid that has been found in fake pills. It may only take a small amount of fentan...
02/02/2023

Fentanyl is a tasteless and odorless opioid that has been found in fake pills. It may only take a small amount of fentanyl to cause an overdose. Spread the word: only take medication prescribed by a doctor or purchased at a pharmacy. Learn more at PreventItAlexandria.org.

Apoye las pasiones de su hijo. Que sepan que les apoya en todo lo que hacen refuerza su confianza y puede ayudarles a de...
01/27/2023

Apoye las pasiones de su hijo. Que sepan que les apoya en todo lo que hacen refuerza su confianza y puede ayudarles a desarrollar sus intereses. Más información en PreventItAlexandria.org.

Support your child's passions. Knowing you support them in all they do boosts their confidence and can help further deve...
01/27/2023

Support your child's passions. Knowing you support them in all they do boosts their confidence and can help further develop these interests. Learn more at PreventItAlexandria.org.

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COMMUNITY :: Another successful Drug Take Back Day thanks to our partners and everyone who dropped off their old and unwanted medications! Police Department, City of Alexandria, Virginia and A*O collected a total of 254 pounds!

With support from Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Alexandria, our teams also distributed lock boxes so people can secure the medications that they do need.

Learn more about preventing opioid abuse: https://www.alexandriava.gov/Opioids
Help the Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Alexandria share information about the health and legal consequences of using alcohol, ma*****na, to***co products, and prescription meds with students.. Presentations are in person or virtual during the school day. Training provided. https://bit.ly/3TofDRw
Throwback Thursday to one exciting event! Our recent Teen Block Party was a blast. Thank you to all the individuals and sponsors, who made it all happen.

Police Department, City of Alexandria, Virginia Firefighters and Friends to the Rescue Even Scale Nt Auto Body Alexandria Campaign on Adolescent Pregnancy (ACAP) Alexandria Sheriff's Office, City of Alexandria, Virginia Capital Youth Empowerment Program Virginia Department of HealthAlexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority Jen Contracting Group LLC Fire Department, City of Alexandria, VA Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Alexandria Playzer World, DCHS, Catch Them Young, SRG, 18th District Court Service
Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities (RPCA) and the Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) is excited to invite City of Alexandria teens ages 12-17 to the Teen Block Party on September 10, 2022 from 3-7 p.m. at Patrick Henry Recreation Center (4653 Taney Ave.) This FREE event includes a game truck, food, music dj, dunk tank, obstacle course, ice cream truck, and more! FREE DASH bus transportation to and from the Teen Block Party is provided.

Thank you to our sponsors and contributors Police Department, City of Alexandria, Virginia, Fire Department, City of Alexandria, VA, Alexandria Sheriff's Office, City of Alexandria, Virginia, Firefighters and Friends to the Rescue, 18th District Court’s Service Unit (Gang Prevention Unit), Social Responsibility Group, Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Alexandria, Alexandria Campaign on Adolescent Pregnancy (ACAP), NT Autobody, PlayzerWorld (Urbanwear), Virginia Department of Health, Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority, Capital Youth Empowerment Program

For more details, contact Michael Johnson at 703.746.5571 or Jamie Aylor at 703.746.5411

EVENT:: Yesterday APD officers spent the evening at Beatley Library getting to know our city's youth leaders at the Youth Leadership Networking Event.
Thank you to the Alexandria Library, Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Alexandria, and the Alexandria Campaign on Adolescent Pregnancy (ACAP) for coordinating this event. We want to give an even bigger thank you to the amazing youth leaders who took the time to speak with our officers and Goodies Frozen Custard & Treats for the delicious treats! 🍦
La Campaña de Alexandria sobre Embarazo Adolescente (ACAP) Alexandria Campaign on Adolescent Pregnancy (ACAP) y la Coalición para la Prevención del Abuso de Sustancias de Alexandria (SAPCA) Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Alexandria realizo un evento de conexión y involucramiento en persona con algunos de los jóvenes líderes emergentes de Alexandria. Terminamos el evento con un rico helado. 🍦
In recognition of Alcohol Awareness Month, the Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Alexandria (SAPCA) Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Alexandria hosted an art contest encouraging middle and high school youth to create and submit art that celebrates ways youth can be alcohol-free. SAPCA is excited to announce the winners of this contest. Please join us in congratulating our first, second and third place ACPS winners!

🥇First place: Santiago , 7th-grade student at Francis C. Hammond Middle School

🥈Second place: Jeanela, 8th-grade student at George Washington Middle School

🥉Third place: Samiyah, 7th-grade student at Hammond Middle School.

Read all about it using this link:
https://myemail.constantcontact.com/SAPCA-s-June-2022-Newsletter.html?soid=1102583984660&aid=XW_jtoLp_fc
En reconocimiento al Mes de la Concientización sobre el Alcohol, la Coalición para la Prevención del Abuso de Sustancias de Alexandria (SAPCA) Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Alexandria organizó un concurso de arte que alentó a los jóvenes de escuelas intermedias y secundaria a crear y presentar obras de arte que celebren las formas en que los jóvenes pueden estar libres de alcohol. SAPCA se complace en anunciar los ganadores de este concurso. ¡Únase a nosotros para felicitar a nuestros ganadores del primer, segundo y tercer lugar de los alumnos de ACPS!

🥇Primer lugar: Santiago , estudiante de 7° grado en la Escuela Intermedia de Francis C. Hammond Middle School

🥈Segundo lugar: Jeanela, estudiante de 8º grado en la escuela intermedia de George Washington Middle School

🥉Tercer lugar: Samiyah, estudiante de 7° grado en la Escuela Intermedia Hammond.

Lee todo sobre este concurso usando este enlace:

https://myemail.constantcontact.com/SAPCA-s-June-2022-Newsletter.html?soid=1102583984660&aid=XW_jtoLp_fc
Thank you to Emma and the team at Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Alexandria for the donations 300 reusable bags!

Distributing groceries in reusable bags rather than single use plastic is just one way ALIVE! is working to keep our community and environment healthy.

To learn more about our food distribution program visit: https://www.alive-inc.org/food-program-in-alexandria-virginia/
Led by Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Alexandria we recognize April as Alcohol Awareness Month to raise awareness about the facts and consequences of youth alcohol use.

Explore ways to support Alexandria youth to make informed choices about their health this month and year-round at PreventItAlexandria.org
A huge thank you to Emma with from the Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Alexandria for dropping by with reusable bags for ALIVE!'s food distribution program!
Join the Children Youth and Families Collaborative Commission, the Alexandria Campaign on Adolescent Pregnancy (ACAP), and the Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Alexandria on December 9 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. for a virtual conversation featuring Alexandria’s youth voices.

Hear directly from a panel of Alexandria teens as they highlight what they need from adults to navigate life after the pandemic. Teens will provide insight on helpful and not-so-helpful practices implemented during the pandemic so participants can learn from the past to bring intention to future youth development efforts in our community.

Register to participate here!: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwkd--sqz4iG9UAAs2VNRMpmK48c44C7Lqd
Share information with middle and high school students about the consequences of using alcohol, ma*****na, to***co, and prescription medications. Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Alexandria needs volunteers to deliver virtual Facts and Consequences workshops. Training provided. http://bit.ly/3omFCZc

Want to help? Please consider donating to http://bit.ly/VolAlexDonate
Learn more about Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Alexandria at https://www.alexandriava.gov/SAPCA
Share information with middle and high school students about the consequences of using alcohol, ma*****na, to***co, and prescription medications. Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Alexandria needs volunteers to deliver virtual Facts and Consequences workshops. Training provided. http://bit.ly/3omFCZc

Unable to volunteer? Please consider donating to http://bit.ly/VolAlexDonate
Share information with middle and high school students about the consequences of using alcohol, ma*****na, to***co, and prescription medications. Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Alexandria needs volunteers to deliver virtual Facts and Consequences workshops. Training provided. http://bit.ly/3omFCZc

Unable to volunteer? Please consider donating to https://volunteer-alexandria.square.site/
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