Local schools see lower rates of teen drinking thanks to a new community education campaign By Susan Parmelee Alcohol is everywhere: it’s on billboards, in…
By Susan Parmelee Last month, I had the opportunity to introduce you to our Drug Free Communities Wellness & Prevention Coalition leadership team and the…
By Susan Parmelee One of the most important responsibilities of the Wellness & Prevention Center staff is our leadership of the Wellness & Prevention Coalition….
By Susan Parmelee Acetaldehyde, benzene, cadmium, formaldehyde, isoprene, lead, nickel, n-nitrosonornicotine and toluene have been found in e-cigarettes and vapes. Sadly, the FDA decided to…
By Susan Parmelee The Wellness & Prevention Center provides supportive mental health and prevention services to youth and their families in South Orange County. On…
By Susan Parmelee In a recent TIME magazine article, “Teen Depression and Anxiety: Why the Kids Are Not Alright,” Susan Schrobbsdorff writes, “In my dozens…
By Susan Parmelee Last month, I had the honor to be able to recognize five community members who believe that supporting youth helps our community thrive….
By Susan Parmelee October is Red Ribbon Month, and our schools and city will be commemorating this day through activities that aim to educate, advocate…
