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Join us for Coffee and Conversation
Thursday, January 16th | 6 pm – 7:00 pm
Sebastian Art Center 1245 Main Street, Sebastian
Join us as we discuss important issues facing parents and youth today. Gain valuable resources and support to help you keep your child healthy and safe.
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Highlights from Recent SAFIR Events
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Watch the video from our most recent forum:
Vaping: A National Epidemic
Our community came together to learn about the harmful effects of vaping, addiction in youth, ingredients of a vape and the deadly consequences.
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Youth Coalition Holiday Party
Our Youth Coalition got together this month to celebrate the holiday and set smart healthy goals for the new year!
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Communities Talk: Town Hall Meeting to Prevent Underage Drinking
In November, our community came together for a discussion on underage drinking focusing on the teenage brain, social hosting, youth perception, and social access.
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Marijuana: A Closer Look at the Issues Facing Society Today
We heard from Ed Shemelya, Coordinator Dale Quigley, Deputy Coordinator National Marijuana Initiative HIDTA Program who spoke on how The National Marijuana Initiative strives to dispel misconceptions about marijuana and raise awareness of issues surrounding the drug so that citizens and policymakers can make well-informed choices regarding marijuana use and regulations
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Chat & Chew Sessions
The SAFIR Coalition is hosting Chat & Chew sessions at Sebastian High School and Charter High School. Once a month at lunchtime, we interact with the kids by opening up a dialogue about alcohol, marijuana, e-cigs, and prescription drugs, as well as providing them with information about these topics.
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Membership Meeting
Thursday, February 6th at 10 am
Location: TBD
*All future membership meetings will now be held at 10 am*
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Work Group Meetings
We are looking for new members!
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New Work Group: Sustainability
January 9th at 10 am
Location: Substance Awareness Center
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Underage Drinking Work Group
February 14th at 10 am
Location: Vero Beach Police Department
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RX Work Group
February 19th at 1 pm
Location: Indian River County Sheriff's Office
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Marijuana Work Group
February 20th at 3 pm
Location: Phoenix Rising Wellness Center
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Youth Advisory Meeting
TBD
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THANK YOU!
Thanks to our volunteers, contributors, coalition members, and community supporters. Together we can make Indian River County a safer, healthier, and happier place to live.
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