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SAFE in Northern Michigan exists to prevent youth substance use, increase community awareness and create change through collaboration, education, prevention initiatives and environmental strategies of tobacco, alcohol and other substance use in Antrim, Charlevoix and Emmet counties. There are also youth coalitions in Benzie, Manistee and Grand Traverse, as well as others forming in Otsego, Crawford and Cheboygan counties. If you are interested in getting involved, please contact jbalhorn@nmre.org to be connected with the youth coalition in your county!
Every teen’s life is filled with pressure, some of it good, some of it bad. Our goal is to help teens stand up to negative pressures, or influences. The more aware you are of the influences around you, the better prepared you will be to face them, including the pressure to use drugs and alcohol. We’re not telling you how to live your life, but we are giving you another perspective and the latest facts. You need to make your own smart decisions.
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Information on alcohol, resisting peer pressure and more!
A hero doesn't necessarily have to wear a cape and tights, maybe a hero speaks up for what's right. Maybe that hero could be you. If you see or hear something that doesn't seem right, you can submit a confidential tip to OK2SAY. Protect yourself and others by using OK2SAY. Because if you won't, who will?
Anyone can get free, 24/7 confidential crisis support by texting 741741 from anywhere in the USA. This will connect you with a trained Crisis Counselor.