Ulster Prevention Council

Ulster Prevention Council Susan Baxter : Director
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To empower grassroots community groups to reduce substance abuse among youth and families in Ulster County by providing support services to ensure that their strategies address local needs and preferences and employ programs that have been proven to work

đźš­ Today is Ditch the V**e Day! | September 8Today is all about raising awareness of the risks of va**ng, encouraging hea...
09/08/2026

đźš­ Today is Ditch the V**e Day! | September 8
Today is all about raising awareness of the risks of va**ng, encouraging healthy choices, and reminding young people that support is available if they’re ready to quit.

Va**ng can impact your health, your goals, and your future. Whether you’re thinking about quitting or supporting a friend, small steps can lead to big changes.

Swipe through to learn about va**ng, its risks, ways to handle pressure, and resources for quitting. **e

UPC is proud to announce our First Annual Back to School media contest! “Book Not V**es” is a contest for all Ulster Cou...
09/04/2026

UPC is proud to announce our First Annual Back to School media contest! “Book Not V**es” is a contest for all Ulster County youth in grades 6-12 and begins today, September 4th. The contest ends on October 30th and winners will be announced on November 20th. We have some great prizes! As the school year begins and Ditch the V**e Day, September 8th, approaches, we’d like to emphasize the importance of staying v**e free, promoting healthy choices, and bringing awareness into our schools and communities. Directions to enter are on the flyer and we look forward to seeing all the submissions! **e **es

Addiction is more than just a statistic. It can impact individuals, families, and communities. Education and awareness a...
09/02/2026

Addiction is more than just a statistic. It can impact individuals, families, and communities. Education and awareness are powerful tools in prevention. Together, we can turn awareness into action and make prevention a priority.

As back to school approaches, it’s important to talk to your child(ren) early and often about substance misuse and menta...
09/01/2026

As back to school approaches, it’s important to talk to your child(ren) early and often about substance misuse and mental health. It can make all the difference. They will listen! **eFree

08/27/2026

We are starting a new series to help bring awareness, provide perspective, and support students who may be struggling with va**ng. This is Abigail, a current college student, who shared her story about va**ng addiction and her experience with quitting. Stay tuned for the full interview! **ng

Congratulations to our second winner this week, Jaxon R! Jaxon says, “I stay substance free so I can play basketball wit...
08/26/2026

Congratulations to our second winner this week, Jaxon R! Jaxon says, “I stay substance free so I can play basketball with my friends.”

A special shout out to Brennie’s Pizzaria for the generous prize donation!

Thank you for your submission. We hope you have an awesome start to the school year! đź“–

Congratulations to our first winner this week, Callen Y! Callen says, “I choose to stay substance free so I can win awar...
08/26/2026

Congratulations to our first winner this week, Callen Y! Callen says, “I choose to stay substance free so I can win awards in school and make my family proud.”

Thank you for donating one of this week’s prizes!

Thank you for your submission. Have a great start to the school year! đź“š

Substance misuse can affect more than just your health. It can impact your brain, relationships, school, decision-making...
08/25/2026

Substance misuse can affect more than just your health. It can impact your brain, relationships, school, decision-making, and future. 🧠💭
Understanding the risks is an important step toward making healthy choices. Your future is worth protecting. đź’™

08/22/2026

August 21 is National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day™—a day to remember lives lost to overdoses involving illegally made fentanyl and to take action to help prevent future loss. Counterfeit pills may look real, but they can contain illegally made fentanyl. Talk early, share facts, and help prevent overdose. 💜

Congratulations to our second challenge winner, Christopher B. Christopher says, “ I choose to stay substance free so I ...
08/19/2026

Congratulations to our second challenge winner, Christopher B. Christopher says, “ I choose to stay substance free so I can jump through the mud pits at races!”

Thank you for your submission, we hope you have an awesome rest of the summer!

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Kingston, NY
12401

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