The Solution: Nothing Changes if We Change Nothing: Recent Episodes
NYC Prevention Resource Center
The Solution will explore the world of youth and young adult substance misuse prevention by providing the latest news and trends in prevention, highlighting the work of NYC community coalitions, and offering tips on how to effectively organize a coalition. We aim to inspire and empower everyday citizens to create positive and lasting change in their neighborhoods.
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Join Ronni and Chevar as we welcome Milo Ward into his new role and our newest team member, Kate Hicks.
Host:
- Ronni Katz, Director of the New York City Prevention Resource Center - RKatz@childrensnyc.org
- Chevar Francis, Community Development Specialist, NYC PRC - ChevarF@childrensaidnyc.org
Guests:
- Kate Hicks, Community Development Specialist, NYC POP - KHicks@childrensaidnyc.org
- Milo Ward, Community Development Specialist, NYC PRC - MWard@childrensaidnyc.org
YouTube:
- Video - https://youtu.be/xHh_gxfQ9qI
- NYC POP Town Hall: Can We Talk About Cannabis?
https://youtu.be/bgxsH7TLIt0?si=nm8qiKrgjWzkNMmH
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/
Instagram - @NYC_PRC
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thesolutionnyc727
Tik Tok - @NYCPartnersOFPrevention
BlueSky - @NYCPRC.bsky.social
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Join Ronni and Chevar as they reveal powerful strategies to navigate challenging times with resilience, emphasizing a proactive approach to prevention.
CALL TO ACTION:
Take a moment to connect with someone you usually don’t talk to; you might be surprised by what you discover. A friendly "hello" can open doors and create meaningful connections.
Links
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/black-and-empowered/202411/supporting-emotional-resilience-in-kids-after-the-election
https://shinenyc.net/front-page-blog/helping-kids-navigate-post-election-anxiety/
https://clubexperience.blog/2024/11/06/what-now-helping-youth-respond-to-a-difficult-election-season/
Host
- Ronni Katz, Director of the New York City Prevention Resource Center - RKatz@childrensnyc.org
- Chevar Francis, Community Development Specialist, NYC PRC - ChevarF@childrensaidnyc.org
Social Media
- X - @PreventionNYC
- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/
- Instagram - @NYC_PRC
- YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thesolutionnyc727
- Tik Tok - @NYCPartnersOFPrevention
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/
Instagram - @NYC_PRC
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thesolutionnyc727
Tik Tok - @NYCPartnersOFPrevention
BlueSky - @NYCPRC.bsky.social
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Join Ronni and Chevar as they discuss primary prevention efforts to support LGBTQIA+ youth in New York City. They will also share highlights from NYC POP's Town Hall event titled "Can We Talk About Cannabis?", which wasmoderated by Nyrie Smith (they/them/theirs), the Coalition Coordinator and Supervisor from the Brooklyn YAS (Youth Against Substance Misuse) Coalition.
Host:
- Ronni Katz, Director of the New York City Prevention Resource Center - RKatz@childrensnyc.org
- Chevar Francis, Community Development Specialist, NYC PRC - ChevarF@childrensaidnyc.org
Guests:
- Nyrie Smith (they/them/theirs), Coalition Coordinator & Supervisor for Brooklyn YAS (Youth Against Substance Misuse) Coalition
Email: nyrie.smith@camba.org
Phone: 929.627.3649
Instagram, TikTok, and X: @bklyn_yas
Resources:
- CAMBA office, 1259 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226
- Naloxone Rescue Kit
- Safer Sex Kit
- Fentanyl Testing Strips, & Xylazine Testing Strips drop site
- YAS art programs go from September to June
- Link to resources - https://linktr.ee/bklyncoalition
Video: NYC POP Town Hall: Can We Talk About Cannabis?
- https://youtu.be/bgxsH7TLIt0?si=ac9HDy9GO9JPU-y6
Social Media:
- Twitter - @PreventionNYC
- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/
- Instagram - @NYC_PRC
- Tik Tok - @NYCPartnersOfPrevention
- YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thesolutionnyc727
- Podcast - https://thesolutionnothingchangesifwechangenothing.buzzsprout.com/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/
Instagram - @NYC_PRC
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thesolutionnyc727
Tik Tok - @NYCPartnersOFPrevention
BlueSky - @NYCPRC.bsky.social
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Join Ronni and Chevar as they discuss their passion for supporting individuals in New York City who are on the path to success after facing struggles with substance misuse. They will be joined by guests from the Citywide Addiction Support Network (CASN): Jessica Boylan, CASN's Project Manager, and Chris Copeland, its Implementation Consultant.
Host:
- Ronni Katz, Director of the New York City Prevention Resource Center - RKatz@childrensnyc.org
- Chevar Francis, Community Development Specialist, NYC PRC - ChevarF@childrensaidnyc.org
Guests:
- Jessica Boylan, M.Ed, Project Director, Coordinated Behavioral Care - Jboylan@cbcare.org
- Chris Copeland (casnetwork.org), Implementation Consultant for CASN ccopeland@casnetwork.org - 917 538 6267
Resources:
- For any CASN inquiry please email- CASN Intake casnintake@casnetwork.org
- For a Live Map of CASN Providers and contact info: CASN Geo Map
- Samaritan Daytop 24/7 Hotline to access MAT- #718-206-1990
Our 3-part discussion about Xylazine:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/840289/episodes/12828576-xylazine-101-tranq-you-need-to-know
https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/840289/episodes/12851524-tranq-part-2-boots-on-the-ground
https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/840289/episodes/13219199-tranq-xylazine-part-3-keeping-the-hope-alive
Social Media:
- Twitter - @PreventionNYC
- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/
- Instagram - @NYC_PRC
- Tik Tok - @NYCPartnersOfPrevention
- YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thesolutionnyc727
- Podcast - https://thesolutionnothingchangesifwechangenothing.buzzsprout.com/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/
Instagram - @NYC_PRC
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thesolutionnyc727
Tik Tok - @NYCPartnersOFPrevention
BlueSky - @NYCPRC.bsky.social
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Join Ronni and Chevar as they share their thoughts through a prevention lens on navigating election anxiety, bullying, and how to parent through it all.
Links
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/screen-time/202409/helping-young-children-navigate-election-anxiety
https://www.addictioncenter.com/addiction/bullying/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFzaDFleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHedfKS_7DqvxLOugtYtI95kxZWVx2BMCWihtuLOYFdI3ai_wcCt38_zhBA_aem_rqQ3IFikQr00TUk0iPiFUQ#:~:text=Both%20bullying%20and%20addiction%20are,to%20substance%20abuse%20and%20addiction
https://www.samhsa.gov/talk-they-hear-you
https://www.hennepinhealthcare.org/blog/caregiver-support-essential-for-teens-coping-with-bullying-and-substance-abuse/
Host
- Ronni Katz, Director of the New York City Prevention Resource Center - RKatz@childrensnyc.org
- Chevar Francis, Community Development Specialist, NYC PRC - ChevarF@childrensaidnyc.org
Social Media
- Twitter - @PreventionNYC
- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/
- Instagram - @NYC_PRC
- YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thesolutionnyc727
- Tik Tok - @NYCPartnersOFPrevention
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/
Instagram - @NYC_PRC
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thesolutionnyc727
Tik Tok - @NYCPartnersOFPrevention
BlueSky - @NYCPRC.bsky.social
Join Ronni and Chevar as we welcome Milo Ward into his new role and our newest team member Fatima Sindhu.
Host:
- Ronni Katz, Director of the New York City Prevention Resource Center - RKatz@childrensnyc.org
- Chevar Francis, Community Development Specialist, NYC PRC - ChevarF@childrensaidnyc.org
Guests:
- Milo Ward, Community Development Specialist, NYC PRC - MWard@childrensaidnyc.org
- Fatima Sindhu, Community Development Specialist, NYC POP - FSindhu@childrensaidnyc.org
Twitter - @PreventionNYC
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/
Instagram - @NYC_PRC
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thesolutionnyc727
Tik Tok - @NYCPartnersOFPrevention
Join Ronni and Chevar with their guest Willie the Genius in a discussion about their personal life journey.
@WILLIEtheGENIUS on all social media platforms
Twitter - @PreventionNYC
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/
Instagram - @NYC_PRC
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thesolutionnyc727
Tik Tok - @NYCPartnersOFPrevention
Join Chevar and Ronni, and guests from the field of prevention as they discuss acts of kindness.
Happy holidays
Host
Ronni Katz, Director of the New York City Prevention Resource Center - RKatz@childrensnyc.org
Chevar Francis, Community Development Specialist, NYC PRC - ChevarF@childrensaidnyc.org
Guest:Milo Ward - MWard@childrensaidnyc.org
Nanor Arakelian - NArakelian@childrensaidnyc.org
Dawn Insanalli-Rodriguez
Mia Saunders
Makeda Andragachew
Conner Wieschenberg
SSG Oscar Ponce
SSG Maiya Mohammed
Samantha Vincent
Brittany Harris
Nyrie Smith
Twitter - @PreventionNYC
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/
Instagram - @NYC_PRC
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thesolutionnyc727
Tik Tok - @NYCPartnersOFPrevention
Join Ronni and Chevar as they share the importance of giving someone their flowers and how it's connected to prevention.
Task: (Share in our comment section)
How you would define prevention?
One thing you could do to give someone their flowers.
Links:
"Talk. They Hear You."® Underage Drinking Campaign | SAMHSA
Host
Ronni Katz - RKatz@childrensnyc.org
Chevar Francis - ChevarF@childrensaidnyc.org
Social Media
Twitter - @PreventionNYC
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/
Instagram - @NYC_PRC
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thesolutionnyc727
Tik Tok - @NYCPartnersOFPrevention
Twitter - @PreventionNYC
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/
Instagram - @NYC_PRC
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thesolutionnyc727
Tik Tok - @NYCPartnersOFPrevention
Join Ronni and Chevar as they have a discussion with two peer support members about the effects of Xylazine (Tranq).
Host:
- Ronni Katz, Director of the New York City Prevention Resource Center - RKatz@childrensnyc.org
- Chevar Francis, Community Development Specialist, NYC PRC - ChevarF@childrensaidnyc.org
Guests:
- Evelyn Morales, She/Her/Ella - RC CARC CRPA - Peer Worker (CASN) - Citywide Addiction Support Network
- Troy Boze - Recovery Service Coordinator at the Education Alliance, Certified Recovery Peer Advocate, TBoze@edalliance.org
Social Media:
- Twitter - @PreventionNYC
- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/
- Instagram - @NYC_PRC
- Tik Tok - @NYCPartnersOfPrevention
- YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thesolutionnyc727
- Podcast - https://thesolutionnothingchangesifwechangenothing.buzzsprout.com/
Join Ronni and Chevar as they have a discussion with Toni Smith about the landscape in drug policy.
Host:
- Ronni Katz, Director of the New York City Prevention Resource Center - RKatz@childrensnyc.org
- Chevar Francis, Community Development Specialist, NYC PRC - ChevarF@childrensaidnyc.org
Guests:
- Toni Smith, New York State Director at Drug Policy Alliance
- Email: TSmith@drugpolicy.org
- Twitter: @DPA_NY
- Video on NY’s OPCs: A Look Inside Life-Saving Overdose Prevention Centers - YouTube
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVieUpa3Sew
- Take action: Tell Gov. Hochul to authorize overdose prevention centers | Drug Policy Alliance
- https://engage.drugpolicy.org/secure/tell-gov-hochul-authorize-overdose-prevention-centers
Social Media:
- Twitter - @PreventionNYC
- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/
- Instagram - @NYC_PRC
- Tik Tok - @NYCPartnersOfPrevention
- YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thesolutionnyc727
- Podcast - https://thesolutionnothingchangesifwechangenothing.buzzsprout.com/
Join Ronni and Chevar as they have a discussion with two peer support members about the effects of Xylazine (Tranq).
Host:
- Ronni Katz, Director of the New York City Prevention Resource Center - RKatz@childrensnyc.org
- Chevar Francis, Community Development Specialist, NYC PRC - ChevarF@childrensaidnyc.org
Guests:
- Christopher Kelly, Program Coordinator of Parc Bronx/ Queens
Program Coordinator of CASN 929 244 1445 Ext 1884 Queens Work cell 917 717 0602 - Jesus Hernandez, PARC Bronx/CRPA PARC Bronx (929)244-1500 ext 1605 510 Courtlandt Ave 2nd floor, Bx NY 10451
Social Media:
- Twitter - @PreventionNYC
- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/
- Instagram - @NYC_PRC
- Tik Tok - @NYCPartnersOfPrevention
- YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thesolutionnyc727
- Podcast - https://thesolutionnothingchangesifwechangenothing.buzzsprout.com/
Join Ronni and Chevar as they have a discussion with three peer support members about the effects of Xylazine (Tranq).
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Host:
Ronni Katz, Director of the New York City Prevention Resource Center - RKatz@childrensnyc.org
Chevar Francis, Community Development Specialist, NYC PRC - ChevarF@childrensaidnyc.org
Guests:
Joel Teron, Alliance for Positive Change, Harm Reduction Manager 212-645-0875 x 150 Joel2@alliance.nyc
Robert Dicristi, CRPA-P (Certified Recovery Peer Advocate ) Provisional at Samaritan Daytop Village Jamaica Outpatient (929) 766-8367 Robert.Dicristi@samaritanvillage.org
Tiffany Lacen, Certified recovery peer advocate, At Samaritan daytop village the Richard Pruss Wellness Center 510 Courtlandt Ave Bronx NY Tiffany.Lacen@samaritanvillage.org
Social Media:
Twitter - @PreventionNYC
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/
Instagram - @NYC_PRC
Tik Tok - @NYCPartnersOfPrevention
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thesolutionnyc727
Podcast - https://thesolutionnothingchangesifwechangenothing.buzzsprout.com/
Join Chevar and Ronni, and guests from the field of prevention as they discuss holiday traditions and ways to support one another throughout the holiday season.
Happy holidays
Host
Ronni Katz, Director of the New York City Prevention Resource Center - RKatz@childrensnyc.org
Chevar Francis, Community Development Specialist, NYC PRC - ChevarF@childrensaidnyc.org
Guests
Milo Ward
Nanor Arakelian
SSG Oscar Ponce
SSG Christina Barnes
Dawn Rodriguez-Insanalli
Brittany Harris
Crispin Goytia
Mia Sanders
Ariel Simmons-Minoso
Social Media
Twitter - @PreventionNYC
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/
Instagram - @NYC_PRC
Tik Tok - @NYCPartnersOfPrevention
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thesolutionnyc727
Podcast - https://thesolutionnothingchangesifwechangenothing.buzzsprout.com
Join Ronni and Chevar as they discuss how prevention can be used throughout an individual's lifespan, with their guests Leyla Bermudez, Director of Youth Services of ELMCOR (East Elmhurst/Corona), and Frances Johnson, Coalition Coordinator of ELMCOR's special population grant.
Host:
Ronni Katz, Director of the New York City Prevention Resource Center - RKatz@childrensnyc.org
Chevar Francis, Community Development Specialist, NYC PRC - ChevarF@childrensaidnyc.org
Guests:
Leyla Bermudez, Director of Youth Services, ELMCOR, L.bermudez@elmcor.org
Frances Johnson, Coalition Coordinator, ELMCOR, f.johnson@elmcor.org
https://www.elmcor.org/
Social Media:
Twitter - @PreventionNYC
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/
Instagram - @NYC_PRC
Tik Tok - @NYCPartnersOfPrevention
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thesolutionnyc727
Podcast - https://thesolutionnothingchangesifwechangenothing.buzzsprout.com/
Join Ronni and Chevar as they have a discussion about why gratitude is important to them.
ACTION: Please share what you are grateful for and why is it important to you in the comments or stitch your response to our social media video.
Links:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/what-mentally-strong-people-dont-do/201504/7-scientifically-proven-benefits-gratitude
https://havendetoxnow.com/gratitude-helps-your-recovery/
Social Media:
Twitter - @PreventionNYC
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/
Instagram - @NYC_PRC
Tik Tok - @NYCPartnersOfPrevention
https://youtu.be/Dg7mElBeJxA
Join Chevar and Ronni as they discuss the connection between drug and gambling addictions, and the importance of developing a support system to help during these difficult times with special guest, Venus Moore, Team Leader of the NYC Problem Gambling Resource Center."
Host
Ronni Katz - RKatz@childrensnyc.org
Chevar Francis - ChevarF@childrensaidnyc.org
Guest
Venus Moore - Team Leader of the NYC Problem Gambling Resource Center
For more information and/or support please call 929-222-9566
Email NewYorkCityPGRC@NYProblemGambling.org
Visit https://nyproblemgamblinghelp.org/
Twitter - @PreventionNYC
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/
Instagram - @NYC_PRC
YouTube - https://youtu.be/lMfjdZXQh5o
Podcast - https://www.buzzsprout.com/840289/10635066
Join Ronni and Chevar as they have a discussion with our guests Yamir Gomez Carrasco, Program Manager for NYU's Silver School of Social Work, and Javier Martinez, Program Coordinator, for the Bronx Family Coalition for Health. Javier and Yamir do a fentanyl test strip training during this episode and share information on how to receive the strip.
Contact information:
Host
Ronni Katz - RKatz@childrensnyc.org
Chevar Francis - ChevarF@childrensaidnyc.org
Guest
Yamir Gomez Carrasco - Program Manager, NYU, Silver School of Social Work
Javier Martinez - Program Coordinator, Bronx Family Coalition for Health
SaferHaven.org
For a fentanyl test strip kit please contact SaferHaven.org
Twitter - @PreventionNYC
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/
Instagram - @NYC_PRC
https://youtu.be/qZr8J5HPGMA
Podcast - https://www.buzzsprout.com/840289/10376707
Join Ronni and Chevar as they have a discussion with their guest Diane Fedorchak, interim Director at the Center for Health Promotion at UMass Amherst. We have a conversation about the word "normal" and how it is used to describe our lives. We have chosen different words as ways to describe who we are and how we feel, like extraordinary and abstract. What words do you choose?
Contact information:
Host
Ronni Katz - RKatz@childrensnyc.org
Chevar Francis - ChevarF@childrensaidnyc.org
Guest
Diane Fedorchak
Social Media
Twitter - @PreventionNYC
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/
Instagram - @NYC_PRC
YouTube - https://youtu.be/A8Xi6cYFQvM
Podcast - https://www.buzzsprout.com/840289/8507293
Join Ronni and Chevar as they have a discussion with our guest Luis Laboy, Director of Addiction Treatment Services for Bowen Center’s Chemical Dependency Outpatient Program. Luis does a Narcan training during this episode and gives information on how to receive the kit.
Contact information:
Host
Ronni Katz - RKatz@childrensnyc.org
Chevar Francis - ChevarF@childrensaidnyc.org
Guest
Luis Laboy - llaboy@bowencsc.org
For a Narcan kit please call 212-694-9200 or visit 1727 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10031
Join Ronni and Chevar as they have a discussion with our guests from CASN (Citywide Addiction Support Network) Jessica Boylan, Project Manager of CASN, Dr. Carolann Slattery EdD, Vice President of Outpatient Services of Samaritan Daytop Village, and Troy Boze, Recovery Services Coordinator for Offsite of Education Alliance around the importance of prevention, treatment, and recovery.
Contact information:
Host:
Ronni Katz - RKatz@childrensnyc.org
Chevar Francis - ChevarF@childrensaidnyc.org
Guest:
Jessica Boylan - JBoylan@casnetwork.org
Dr. Carolann Slattery EdD - Carolann.Slattery@samaritanvillage.org
Troy Boze - TBoze@edalliance.org
For 24/7 support please call 718-206-1990
Anyone in need of services please email CASNintake@casnetwork.org
Social Media
- Twitter - @PreventionNYC
- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/
- Instagram - @NYC_PRC
- YouTube - https://youtu.be/A8Xi6cYFQvM
- Podcast - https://www.buzzsprout.com/840289/8507293
Join Ronni and Chevar as they have a discussion with our guests Milo Ward (MWard@childrensaidnyc.org) - Community Development Specialist and primary person for NYC POP, Dawn Rodriguez-Insanalli - Special Projects Manager for ADAPP, and Mia Saunders - Sr. Prevention and Wellness Educator who are members of NYC POP (New York City Partners of Prevention) a prevention council for New York City that engages the community through social media, policy change, and evidence-based practices.
Twitter - @PreventionNYC
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/
Instagram - @NYC_PRC
YouTube - https://youtu.be/lMfjdZXQh5o
Podcast - https://www.buzzsprout.com/840289/8507293
Join Chevar and Ronni, and guests from the field of prevention as they discuss holiday traditions and ways to support one another throughout the holiday season.
Twitter - @PreventionNYC
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/
Instagram - @NYC_PRC
Join Ronni and Chevar as they have a discussion about their youth and how it molded their paths in life.
Twitter - @PreventionNYC
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/
Instagram - @NYC_PRC
Join Ronni and Chevar as they have a discussion with our guest Deb Dettor, Independent Trainer/Consultant, around what support is needed to help with recovery.
Twitter - @PreventionNYC
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/
Instagram - @NYC_PRC
Join Ronni and Chevar as they have a discussion with our guest Steve Rabinowitz, Addiction Services Consultant, around trauma.
Twitter - @PreventionNYC
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/
Instagram - @NYC_PRC
Join Ronni and Chevar as they have a discussion with our guest Beth Covelli, Chairperson of the Queen's Consortium on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, around mental health and spreading positivity.
Twitter - @PreventionNYC
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/
Instagram - @NYC_PRC
YouTube - https://youtu.be/lMfjdZXQh5o
Podcast - https://www.buzzsprout.com/840289/episode
Join Ronni and Chevar as they have a discussion about who they are, life, their youth, and creativity.
Twitter - @PreventionNYC
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/
Instagram - @NYC_PRC
YouTube - https://youtu.be/lMfjdZXQh5o
Podcast - https://www.buzzsprout.com/840289/episode
Join Ronni and Chevar as they have a discussion with guest Dr. Renair Amin, Pink Love Specialist, around faith-based trauma. and its effects on the LGBTQ community.
Twitter - @PreventionNYC
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/
Instagram - @NYC_PRC
YouTube - https://youtu.be/lMfjdZXQh5o
Podcast - https://www.buzzsprout.com/840289/8167828
Join Ronni and Chevar as they have a discussion with guest Jazmin Rivera, Director of Behavioral and Evaluation at the Staten Island Partnership for Community Wellness, and the Project Director of TYSA.
Join Ronni and Chevar as they have a discussion with guest Lauren Johnson, College Prevention Coordinator of Purchase College and Chair of Collegiate Alliance for Student Succes and Prevention (CASSAP).
Join Ronni and Chevar as they have a discussion with guest John Cho, LMHC, Youth Substance Use Prevention Coordinator of the Center. John shares resources and support that could be found for members of the LGBTQ+ community at the Center through a virtual world.
Join Chevar, Ronni, Nanor, and guests from throughout the field of prevention as we wish everyone a "Happy Holiday".
Join Chevar and Ronni, along with the newest member of the New York City Prevention Resource Center Nanor as we discuss prevention. Our guest on this episode is WEPA (We Engage in Prevention Awareness) a coalition in the north Bronx. Members Rev, Addie Banks, Philip Lynn, and Chevon Rucker discuss the initiatives they are involved in.
Join Chevar and Ronni, along with the newest member of the New York City Prevention Resource Center Nanor, as we continue the discussion of the connection between drugs and gambling addiction, and the importance of supporting youth and helping them develop positive identities and experiences, with special guest, Venus Moore, Team Leader of the NYC Problem Gambling Resource Center in the Bronx, and Ashley Owen, Team Leader of the NYC Problem Gambling Resource Center in the Staten Island and southern Brooklyn."
Join Chevar and Ronni and their guests Christine Cavallucci, ADAPP Executive Director, and Marines Rodriguez, Project Coordinator of FSBC, Forward South Bronx Coalition. They share the strategies they are using to engage with youth and their families in the prevention of gambling.
Join Ronni and Chevar as they discuss the importance of how the involvement of family and community can help with supporting LGBTQ youth in prevention. Lisa Koffler, Assistant Director, and Milo Ward, Client Advocate, from CAMBA share how their coalition, Brooklyn YAS, plays an important role.
Join Chevar and Ronni and their guest Marines Rodriguez, Project Coordinator of FSBC, Forward South Bronx Coalition. She shares how she empowers the parents she works with in the field of prevention.
Join Chevar and Ronni as we discuss the sustainability of recovery and how people in recovery should have a seat at the prevention table, with our guest Stephanie Campbell, Director of the NYS Ombudsman Program.
Join Chevar and Ronni as we discuss prevention and the importance of teaming up with our partners SGT Ponce and SGT Barnes from the National Guard's Counter-Drug Task-Force.
Join Chevar and Ronni as they discuss the incredible Evidence-based Prevention Programs and services provided by Children's Aid's P.O.W.E.R. Program with Prevention Director, Gwendolyn Taylor.
Join Chevar and Ronni as they navigate these trying times and discuss how they are each personally affected by what is happening around us.
Join Chevar and Ronni as they discuss coalition support in New York’s Mid-Hudson region with special guest, Jenn Ocasio.
Join Chevar and Ronni as they discuss the murders of Trans Women and the harm caused by microaggressions with special guest, Kaity Lloyd-Styles.
Join Ronni and Chevar as they discuss substance misuse prevention on the college level with College Prevention Coordinators Sarah Redfield, Jamie Rufano, Ashmini Hiralall and Nishanthi Anthonipillai.
Join Chevar and Ronni as they discuss the connection between drug and gambling addiction, and the importance of supporting youth and helping them develop positive identities and experiences, with special guest, Venus Moore, Team Leader of the NYC Problem Gambling Resource Center."
Join Chevar and Ronni as they discuss the importance of building assets for young people and how important it is for them to have a positive self-image and vision, with special guest, Janit Bliss, Coordinator of Community Programs for ADAPP.
Join Chevar and Ronni on their first podcast since before the NYC shutdown and hear about all of the important prevention work that has been going on virtually throughout the 5 boroughs with special guest, Felecia Pullen, founder of Let's Talk SAFETY, Inc./SAFE in Harlem & The PILLARS.
In this episode get to know a little bit about the New York City Prevention Resource Center (NYC PRC) and its day to day work revolving around coalitions and substance misuse prevention in the New York City boroughs. You'll get to know what makes up a coalition, the importance of prevention, and all about the SPF model (and no we are not talking about sunblock). Want to make a difference in your community and keep up to date with prevention? Tune in and follow our hashtag #NYCPRCSolution.