Help Reduce Teen Rx Misuse

The Collaborative is partnering with Brattleboro Area Prevention Coalition to provide a peer facilitator training for teen influencers to help reduce teen prescription drug misuse. A teen influencer is any adult who lives with, works with, and/or directly supports teens (e.g., parents, grandparents, coaches, youth advisors, school staff, clergy, social service and medical providers)

The training will provide attendees with the information and accompanying materials needed to facilitate workshops aimed to:
· Educate other teen influencers about teen prescription drug abuse.
· Dispel popular myths about prescription drug use and abuse.
· Reinforce the powerful role that teen influencers can play in teens behaviors and actions.
· Provide tips for talking with teens and identifying teachable moments.
· Inspire participants to take action against prescription drug abuse.

The facilitator training will be held on Wednesday May 13th from 4 to 7 pm at Flood Brook School on Rt. 11. RSVP is required by May 12th.Register or inquire: 802-257-2175 or teeninfluencer@gmail.com or www.teeninfluencer.eventbrite.com or call The Collaborative 824-4200.

A project of Brattleboro Prevention Coalition in partnership with The Collaborative. Training developed by and offered in partnership with Center for Health and Learning. Funded by VT Children’s Trust Foundation and created by National Council of Patient Information and Education