Own The Upside Trailer

 

Own The Upside Trailer

Learn how to recognize the signs of teen

alcohol, tobacco and substance abuse

Most kids are doing the right thing, but there are signs to watch for to know if they are heading in the wrong direction. Correcting risky behaviors early is the key to successful Prevention!

 

Own The Upside is a campaign formed by the Coalition Partnership of Hardee, Highlands, and Polk Counties to help prevent harm and promote health our youth. We are proud to partner with Polk County Sheriff’s Foundation to present an exciting resource to educate parents of teens in our community.

 

OTUS TRAILER – The “Own the Upside…Avoid the Downside” trailer is a mobile, interactive exhibit housing a replica of a teens’ bedroom that parents can walk through to learn how to recognize clues signaling potential involvement in drugs and risky behaviors visible in plain sight or easily concealed in ordinary everyday items in the room. This presentation is for adults only – no children please!

 

How can you help?

To support efforts to encourage healthy behaviors and reduce substance abuse, your organization may invite a representative from Own The Upside to visit with the “Own the Upside…Avoid the Downside” trailer and share an informative education presentation with members who play a pivotal part in educating youth about making healthy choices, the community standard we all want to promote and grow.

 

To schedule a presentation for Fall 2021, please contact https://www.owntheupsidepolk.com/about-us

Or call (863) 802-0777

 

We look forward to visiting your PTA, PTO, Booster Club, or other adult group in Hardee, Highlands and Polk County soon!

Join Us for the 2021 Red Ribbon Run & Challenge on Saturday October 16th

 

Saturday, October 16, 2021

With hopeful thoughts and continued health and safety measures in mind, InnerAct Alliance is excited about plans to return the traditional family-friendly Red Ribbon Run to our community this Fall to prevent harm and promote health!

InnerAct Alliance’s 2021 Red Ribbon Run & Challenge, presented by title sponsor Publix Super Markets, Inc., will kick off on Saturday, October 16 with the Red Ribbon Run for K-8 students, along with our first ever Family Fun Run around Lake Mirror, PLUS a great new vendor area featuring healthy food and fitness for kids and families. There will also be weekly challenges with themes of Nutrition, Anti-Bullying, and Fitness in a virtual format. 

Please join us for the Red Ribbon Run & Challenge to support substance abuse prevention in our community. Stay tuned for more information which will be announced soon on the event website at www.RedRibbonRun.com

UthMpact Leadership Class XI

 

Students from Polk County high schools have been nominated by their school principals and community members to participate in the 2021-2022 UthMpact Leadership Class XI. This unique program, spearheaded by InnerAct Alliance, StandUP Polk, UthMpact, business and community partners, helps teens develop crucial leadership skills. 35 students from 16 high schools throughout Polk County have been accepted for UthMpact Class XI.

Recently, 14 UthMpact executive board members enjoyed a trip to Anna Maria Island to participate in a 4-day retreat that combined informative training, team building, and lots of learning and fun! The group worked together on social norms skits, began committee work, learned the ins and outs of running a professional meeting, and improved their public speaking skills to prepare for the busy year ahead. 

Enough with E-Cigs!

 

UthMpact Teen Leaders, in partnership with Tobacco Free Florida and S.W.A.T., recently added a new educational page to the UthMpact website to highlight the dangers and issues caused by using e-cigarettes and vaping. Please join us in spreading the word and bringing to light the real threat that vaping imposes on our youth.

Visit

https://www.uthmpact.org/tobacco-free-s-w-a-t

Teen Alcoholism

 

DID YOU KNOW...

Underage drinking is the #1 most abused substance among
high-school aged teens.

Please take a moment to inform yourself and your child about the dangers of teen alcoholism, which can lead to risks such as further experimentation with drugs, legal consequences/arrest, serious injury or death, exposure to unplanned pregnancy, or involvement in violent behavior. We want everyone to have a safe and fun summer!