A Pinch of Prevention

Prevention Youth Council

A Pinch of Prevention is a podcast associated with Evansville's Prevention Youth Council! Our mission is to uplift the voices of teens by providing them with opportunities to advocate for their communities and themselves.

Episodes

  1. 10/01/2023

    Episode 5: Suicide Awareness Month

    Trigger Warning: Suicide will be discussed in this episode. Note this is for educational purposes only. If the discussion in this episode is triggering, please refrain from continuing listening. There are resources provided below if you feel the need to seek help and support. In this episode, we discuss some important statistics surrounding suicide, what you should do if you or someone you know feels suicidal, and resources available for those seeking help as we end Suicide Awareness Month. Listed below are resources for more information and support. • Call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (https://www.in.gov/fssa/dmha/update-on-988-in-indiana/) • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/): 800-273-8255 (tel:800-273-8255) (TALK) • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Online Chat Services (http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/gethelp/lifelinechat.aspx) • Crisis Text line (http://www.crisistextline.org/): Text IN to 741741 for free, 24/7 crisis counseling. • Trevor Project Lifeline (https://www.thetrevorproject.org/about/programs-services/) (confidential suicide hotline for LGBTQ+ youth) 866-488-7386 •. Veterans Crisis Line (https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/) (for military service members, veterans, and family): Call 800-273-8255 (tel:800-273-8255) and press 1 Text 838255 (sms:838255) Support for deaf and hard of hearing: 800-799-4889 (tel:800-799-4889) •Local Evansville Support (https://www.deaconess.com/Deaconess-Cross-Pointe/Community-Education) • Homeless Veterans Chat (https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help/chat/homeless-veterans-chat/) • Youthline (https://oregonyouthline.org/)

  2. 04/23/2023

    Episode 3: Drug Take Back

    TW: this episode contains discussion of drugs, overdosing, fentanyl, sexual assault, Rohypnol (date rape drugs), suicide, death, and other topics that may be disturbing for some listeners. In this episode Amber, Cassie, Clara, and Lily talk about all things safety with drugs. We discuss the rise in fentanyl, party safety, and discuss social media and its roles in the increasing drug problem. We also discuss ways that people can help to protect themselves and others. Important notes: The USI Take Back the Night March is held each year during April (sexual assault awareness month) by students at USI to Stop Rape, Sexual Assault and Gender Violence by raising awareness about the serious causes, effects and remediation to men's sexualized violence against women. Also, people are able to drop off their unwanted medications to participating locations anytime of the year, but Prescription Take Back Day aims to promote the safe disposal of drugs. For locations to drop of medications and a list of flushable drugs, visit https://www.fda.gov/drugs/disposal-unused-medicines-what-you-should-know/drug-disposal-drug-take-back-locations. For more information on the case of the 13 year old boy that passed away due to a harmful Tik Tok trend, please visit https://nypost.com/2023/04/17/13-year-old-dead-after-attempting-tiktoks-benadryl-challenge/. If you know anybody who needs help with drug problems, here are some resources that can help: Indiana center for recovery (877) 565-4850 Substance abuse and mental health services (SAMHSA) 24/7 :1-800-662-4357

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A Pinch of Prevention is a podcast associated with Evansville's Prevention Youth Council! Our mission is to uplift the voices of teens by providing them with opportunities to advocate for their communities and themselves.