ONLINE SURVEY ENGLISH

https://www.research.net/r/SAJUSAJUEN2020

ONLINE SURVEY SPANISH

https://es.research.net/r/SAJUSAJUSP2020

This information provides the coalition with some local information about community perceptions and we are able to look at it as one point of data reference along with the Healthy Youth Survey, school intervention data that the Student Assistant Professional collects, and the program assessments for the programs that the coalition helps to fund:  Community Based Mentoring and Strengthening Families provided by the SJI Family Resource Center, Second Step by Terra in the elementary school, LifeSkills Training by Richard in Grade 6 at FHMS, and the SAP (formerly the Prevention Intervention Specialist full-time position with Hailey, now titled the Student Assistance Professional) that provides full-time prevention intervention support at the middle and high schools through support of the NWESD’s and the coalition’s CPWI (Community Prevention and Wellness Initiative) partnership. Most importantly, CPWI has helped us to support the growth of youth leadership prevention clubs, HOTS, Rock Solid, and HOT, Jr.  We also have a very robust social media presence that links to national, regional, and state public awareness campaigns.

Please help the coalition to gain continued support through the WA Health Care Authority’s Community Prevention and Wellness Initiative which invests in our community by formalizing and support coordination of community-based decision making.  San Juan Island Prevention Coalition was founded in December 2002, and began receiving federal Drug-Free Communities funding in 2004, and had the benefit of that support for ten years.  SJIPC has been able to sustain its work through CPWI funding that is a mix of federal block grant funding (Substance Abuse Block Grant/SABG) and state Dedicated Marijuana Account (DMA) dollars.  As a CPWI coalition, we have also been able to receive federal Partnership for Success (PFS) supplemental funds that helped us to pilot the very successful Second Step program in grades K-5.

Coping Tips

People that are feeling emotional distress related to COVID-19 can take action to help support themselves and others.

• Set a limit on media consumption, including social media, local or national news.
• Stay active. Make sure to get enough sleep and rest. Stay hydrated and avoid excessive amounts of caffeine or alcohol. Eat healthy foods when possible.
• Connect with loved ones and others who may be experiencing stress about the outbreak. Talk about your feelings and enjoy conversations unrelated to the outbreak.
• Get accurate health information from reputable sources. For health information about COVID-19, please contact the Centers for Disease Control at cdc.gov, your local healthcare provider, or your local 211 and 311 services, if available.
• The national Disaster Distress Helpline is available to anyone experiencing emotional distress related to COVID-19. Call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 to speak to a caring counselor.
• If you’re experiencing emotional distress related to COVID-19, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline or your local crisis line.
• For coping tools and resources, visit the Lifeline website at suicidepreventionlifeline.org or Vibrant Emotional Health’s Safe Space at vibrant.org/safespace.
• The National Domestic Violence Hotline has highly trained advocates available 24/7 to ensure services and continue to support survivors.

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The Science of Kindness https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9UByLyOjBM   In Two Minutes!

Wonderful full article on the Science of Kindness! Check it out! Pass it on!

https://www.cedars-sinai.org/blog/science-of-kindness.html#:~:text=Kindness%20is%20chemical,bonds%20and%20trusting%20other%20people.&text=This%20feel%2Dgood%20brain%20chemical,as%20a%20%22helper’s%20high.%22

We are so proud of these young role models! “Let’s Face It! Wear A Mask!” Contest winners stepping up to show they care about others by wearing their masks in public to help reduce the spread of COVID-19!

Great effort, too, by Rock Solid teen leaders in helping to create this campaign to support our San Juan County Public Health Officer, Dr. James, as well! Stay well, let’s keep wearing our mask to protect our community members while in public.

TO ENTER on Instagram:

1. Follow @sjipreventioncoalition

2. Like this post

3. Post a photo of yourself wearing a face mask or face covering on your page and tag @sjipreventioncoalition Instagram page (Must be a San Juan County, WA. resident ages 5-21 years. Parents/Guardians may post a photo of their child wearing a mask for the child to be in the running for a prize, too:) OR DM us your photo and we can add it to our account!

EXTRA! Tag 2 friends in our comments on Instagram for an additional entry in random drawings.

Two winners will be selected by random from all entries from Instagram and Facebook combined, plus Two winners in a Judge’s Choice from homemade creations or designs submitted. So get creative and have fun!

Good Luck!

TO ENTER on Facebook:

1. LIKE our San Juan Island Prevention Coalition Facebook Page

2. Like this post on Facebook!

3. Add your photo wearing a mask on our Facebook page! Parents and Guardians can post their child’s photo to be in the running for a prize, too! Or PM us your photo and we can post it for you!

Two winners will be selected by random from all entries on Instagram and Facebook combined, plus Two winners in a Judge’s Choice from homemade creations or designs submitted, too. Get creative! Good luck!

RULES:

Contest runs July 7-August 31, 2020 on our Instagram and Facebook pages for the same contest.

Only family-friendly, healthy message designs will be included in the drawings. No profanity or inappropriate images, please.

Open only to San Juan County, WA. residents ages 5-21 years old. Parents and Guardians may post an image of their child (5-21 years old) if they follow the TO ENTER directions, so their child may be included in the drawings for a prize, too.

WA. State requires face mask coverings indoors and outdoors if you can’t keep 6’ distance in public spaces. This is a public health campaign by our youth prevention leaders of Rock Solid, and San Juan Island Prevention Coalition, Lopez Island Prevention Coalition, and Coalition for Orcas Youth helping to bring awareness that we can help stop the spread of COVID-19 by wearing a mask around others. Thanks for your support!

*All entries must be received by 11:59pm PST 8/31/2020. Winners will be announced by September 4th, 2020. No purchase necessary. Prizes include $50 gift cards for local businesses for four winners, Two winners will be selected by random from all entries, plus Two winners in a Judge’s Choice from homemade versions of a face mask covering, so start creating your own mask today! Thanks:) Stay well!