June 21, 2021
Building Strong Prevention Coalitions
1:00-2:30pm CST
Hosted by: Great Lakes PTTC
Cost: FREE
This 90-minute webinar will review the best practices in effective coalitions. We will discuss the importance and role that coalitions play in successful prevention efforts. We will also discuss the importance of leadership in building strong a community coalition.
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June 23, 2021
Identifying and Responding to Emerging Drug Trends
Part 1: What the Data Shows
12:00pm-1:15pm CST
Hosted by: Central East PTTC
Cost: FREE
CEU’s: 1.25 offered by NAADAC
This webinar will provide a broad overview of the most recent data on emerging drug trends in the Central East region and around the United States, including what is known about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Among other topics, it will cover the current status of the opioid epidemic, changes in cocaine and methamphetamine use and consequences, and underage alcohol and vaping product trends.
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June 24, 2021
Pitching Prevention: Explaining the Importance of Prevention through Effective Messages
1:00-2:30pm CST
Hosted by: Great Lakes PTTC
Cost: FREE
This 90-minute webinar will provide insight and information on how to tell your story and promote prevention in your community. The webinar will focus on using persuasive communication, tailoring your message to your audience, and using communication to overcome barriers to full community engagement.
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June 24, 2021
Global Tobacco Control Story
6:00-7:00am CST
Hosted by: Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
Cost: FREE
This hour-long webinar will share stories about how tobacco control movements have achieved significant declines in tobacco use in countries around the world. It is part of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids’ yearlong 25th Anniversary celebration. There is a robust lineup of leaders
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June 30, 2021
Identifying and Responding to Emerging Drug Trends
Part 2: How to Determine Priorities
12:00pm-1:15pm CST
Hosted by: Central East PTTC
Cost: FREE
CEU’s: 1.25 offered by NAADAC
This webinar will discuss the importance of prevention professionals conducting needs assessments to determine and prioritize the emerging trends specific to their service areas. It will provide an overview of topics such as: identifying potential data sources, overcoming barriers to accessing or using data, collecting original data, and identifying and prioritizing trends.
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Microlearnings
Jun 11: The Power of Intentional Joy
Jun 25: Always Choose Joy: Making Joy a Habit
All times are 11:00–11:15am CST
Microlearnings are 15-minute “TED-Talk” style workshops—join by phone or Zoom! Microlearnings are intended to reach a large audience with a low time commitment. Topics focus on aspects of individual and organizational health and wellbeing.
Registration is not required, but please email [email protected] if interested. 

My name is Destiny Walker and I am an incoming senior at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota (SMU) majoring in criminal justice and psychology with a minor in art. In my three years at SMU, I am very proud to have contributed to various multicultural and identity related initiatives on campus as well as rallied for solidarity, inclusivity and diversity. I was president of my university’s Sexuality and Gender Alliance and I currently serve as Vice President of Multicultural Affairs on Student Senate. In five years, I would like to continue inclusivity work by providing resources to minority youth who have encountered the criminal justice system. I would like to provide them with the proper skills and foundation to prevent recidivism.

I look up to quite a few people but there are three strong women in particular who have helped me get to where I am today. Alisa Macksey, Octavia Brown, and my mom, Tawanda Hawkins are just a few of the many important people in my life. All three of them have shown me that anything can be accomplished and are always there to fill me with confidence even on my most difficult days. In my free time I like to do art whether it be painting, drawing, embroidery, or poetry. One of my favorite movies is “Little Shop of Horrors” and my favorite food is tofu curry. I am very excited to learn and grow with Winona County ASAP this summer!

On Saturday, April 24^th, Winona County ASAP hosted a National RX Take Back Day, a day for cleaning out medicine cabinets and bringing any unneeded medications to a safe and secure collection site for proper disposal. The proper disposal of medicines is simple, yet an important step in preventing possible substance abuse in the community. Nearly 50 community members stopped by the Winona Family YMCA to dispose of their medications and by the end of the event we collected 86 lbs. of prescription drugs.

We would like to give a special thank you to Sarah Dixen at the Winona Senior High School and the 10 student volunteers who dedicated their time on a Saturday to make the event run as smoothly as possible. We also thank the Winona Family YMCA for hosting the wonderful location, and Winona Police Department Community Outreach Officers (CCO’s) Derek and TJ for serving at the event. We could not have done it without all of their help!