Winona County ASAP

Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention

Take Back Day on Apr 22, 2023

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April 22, 2023 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. is National Take Back Day organized by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).

This is a great Spring Cleaning Event that Winona County ASAP and the Winona Police Department are hosting locally!

It is free, and community members can drive-through to drop off both unwanted prescription drugs and e-cigarette vaping devices.

The event will be held outdoors at the Winona Senior High School. Follow the existing driveway and neon green signs.

If you have additional questions, you may call our office at 507-474-9825 or email [email protected].

The Winona Police Department will collect tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid forms of prescription drugs. They will also collect electronic vaping devices and cartridges. Please remove lithium batteries.

Syringes and other sharps will not be accepted. Those can be taken to the Winona County Hazardous Waste Facility (225 W 2nd Street). Their hours are Monday-Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm.

Prescription drugs (RX) and nicotine products can harm the environment or become misused if not safely disposed.

Almost all e-cigarettes contain nicotine, which is extremely poisonous. They are considered hazardous waste and should not be thrown in the trash.

You can prevent accidental exposure to children, prevent underage misuse, and protect the enviornment by participating in Take Back Day!

Yes! We held 15 Take Back Day events since 2016 and collected 867 lbs.

Prescription drug misuse among 11th graders also decreased from 10% to 3% from 2013 to 2019 (Minnesota Student Survey).

2022 Art Contest Winners

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Winona County Students in Grades 9-12 submitted pieces of artwork to illustrate what helps with their mental health instead of vaping.

This year’s theme was:
“Vaping does not help with my mental health, _[fill in the blank]_ does!”

Artwork included drawings, paintings, photography, and graphic design. One student from each grade was selected to win a $30 gift card prize for Spotify Premium, DoorDash, Amazon, or the Winona Lake Lodge.

2022 Winners

Hope Berse
Winona Senior High School

Anna Gilmer
Winona Senior High School

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Katrina Loos
Winona Senior High School

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Apply for the 2023 Montana Summer Institute

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Applications are due no later than Friday, April 14, 2023. Please drop them off with a security deposit check to the front desk of the Winona Family YMCA. For questions about the conference or application process you may email [email protected] or call (507) 474-9825. 

The Montana Summer Institute is an outstanding and refreshing four-day conference held at the Big Sky Resort on June 20 – 23, 2023! Participants will attend keynote presentations and individual workshops to gain information on the Positive Community Norm (PCN) Framework.

Tuesday, June 20th through Friday, June 23rd, 2023.

If selected, you should allow for 1 day travel before and after these dates.

This opportunity is available to any ASAP supporters.

A scholarship to cover airfare, lodging, food, and training materials are provided by the Drug-Free Communities Grant.  

Participants are responsible for their own snacks, souvenirs, and sightseeing.

Participants must commit to attending the full conference.

Following the conference, participants are required to present findings at an ASAP Board Meeting and support our PCN Committee with implementing the 2023-2024 school campaign.

Applications are due no later than Friday, April 14, 2023.

2023 Montana Summer Institute ApplicationTo apply, please fill out a paper application and include a $100 security deposit check. You may download the application below. Make check payable to “Winona County ASAP”. Checks will not be deposited, and will be returned if not selected or after completion of the conference. 

Please drop off applications and check at the front desk of the Winona Family YMCA (902 Parks Ave) and request delivery to the ASAP Office.

All applicants will receive a message if they were selected or not by 4/28/23.

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2023 Day at the Capitol

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TUESDAY, MARCH 14th

ASAP is partnering with Minnesotans for a Smoke-Free Generation to provide students with the opportunity to see the Minnesota Capitol Building, learn about the legislative branch of government and tobacco/vaping issues, and meet their state representatives in-person. This 1-day event will bring together hundreds of students from across Minnesota.

Students can expect to be gone 7:30am to 5pm. 

The day will include scheduled meetings with legislators, information sessions, and other engaging activities. This is a FREE event.

Transportation, lunch, and t-shirt are covered by grant funding. Students may bring their own pocket money for souvenirs. 

Sign up using the links below and complete a waiver form.

Waiver forms can be sent to [email protected] or given to your teacher if going with a class. Every student must have a signed Consent Form before getting on the bus.

Sign Up Form
Consent Form
Trip Info & Schedule

Chaperone Information

Winona County ASAP staff and board members will be attending. We invite 1-2 more adults to attend. If you are interested in being a chaperone please email [email protected]. 

2022 Minnesota Student Survey Findings

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What is the survey?

The Minnesota Student Survey (MSS) is the primary source of comprehensive data on young people at the state, county, and local level in Minnesota. It has been conducted in schools every 3 years since 1989, and is the only consistent source of statewide data. Students are asked about a wide variety of topics including general health, substance use, mental health, and school engagement.

Prevention Works!

The survey was recently completed in 2022 and the latest results offer us both hope and concern. Some of the findings that raise concern include increases in marijuana use and anxiety or depressive symptoms. Conversely, findings that raise hope include steady declines in prescription drug misuse rates (since 2013) and alcohol use rates (since 2016).

We have been following the results of this survey for the last 10 years to inform our work and measure progress. Back then, we did a lot of work around prescription drug misuse when the opioid epidemic was surging, then shifted gears to help with the youth vaping epidemic, and now we’re shifting focus to mental health and marijuana education.

Full Summary Report

Join our next Coalition Meeting

The ASAP coalition meets monthly to create strategies for addressing the drug and alcohol issues in the Winona area. These meetings are open to the public, and we invite your input and ideas!
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Our partner:

CADCA

Funded by:

Drug Free Communities

Community Partners:

Advocacy Center of WinonaWinona County AttorneyDFCFamily & Children's CenterGoodview Police DepartmentHiawatha Valley Mental Health CenterLive Well WinonaTreatment Court of Winona CountyWinona Area Public SchoolsWinona Area Chamber of CommerceWinona County SheriffWinona HealthWinona Police DepartmertWinona YMCA