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Join Ronni and Chevar as they share their thoughts on how important community is to us, and how it may shape a person's outlook. With our new co-host Sofie Forbes and Daniela Mejia.

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

Co-Host:

• Sofie Forbes, Community Development Specialist, NYC PRC SForbes@childrensaidnyc.org
• Daniela Mejia, Community Development Specialist, NYC POP - DMejia3@childrensaidnyc.org

A Playlist For Prevention - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5s8JdK892BTN5mWkRmbZ31?si=QWt4C_BHSY-o08RBJt3Fpg

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/
Instagram - @NYC_PRC
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thesolutionnyc727
Tik Tok - @NYC_PartnersOFPrevention
BlueSky - @NYCPRC.bsky.social

A Playlist For Prevention - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5s8JdK892BTN5mWkRmbZ31?si=QWt4C_BHSY-o08RBJt3Fpg

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Join Ronni, Chevar, and co-host Daniela as they discuss the importance of Third Spaces. With our special guest Nyrie Smith.

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

Co-Host:

• Daniela Mejia, Community Development Specialist, NYC POP - DMejia3@childrensaidnyc.org

Special Guest:

• Nyrie Smith (they/them/theirs), Coalition Coordinator & Supervisor for Brooklyn YAS (Youth Against Substance Misuse) Coalition
  Email: nyrie.smith@camba.org
  Instagram, TikTok, and X: @bklyn_yas

Information About Third Spaces

• Youth & Family: The power of third spaces in youth substance use prevention | Local News | rutlandherald.com
• Third Spaces as Prevention: Creating Community-Driven Alternatives to Substance Use
• Third Places and Youth Loneliness | Newport Healthcare

A Playlist For Prevention - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5s8JdK892BTN5mWkRmbZ31?si=QWt4C_BHSY-o08RBJt3Fpg

• Bob Marley - Three Little Birds
• Snoh Aalegra - I Want You Around
• Florence + the Machine - Shake It Out
• Sarah Ramirez - The Story

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/
Instagram - @NYC_PRC
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thesolutionnyc727
Tik Tok - @NYC_PartnersOFPrevention
BlueSky - @NYCPRC.bsky.social

A Playlist For Prevention - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5s8JdK892BTN5mWkRmbZ31?si=QWt4C_BHSY-o08RBJt3Fpg

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Join Ronni and Chevar as they share their thoughts on travel, and the reversal of the MTA alcohol ad ban. With our special guest host Sofie Forbes and Daniela Mejia.

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

Special Guest Host:

• Sofie Forbes, Community Development Specialist, NYC PRC SForbes@childrensaidnyc.org
• Daniela Mejia, Community Development Specialist, NYC POP - DMejia3@childrensaidnyc.org

Call to Action:

• Submit photos to observe the alcohol ads on the MTA by using the link below
  • Alcohol Advertisement Photo Submission

Resources:

• MTA ad Staff Summary
• Health advocates, doctors, and community leaders to MTA: don't allow alcohol ads on subways
• MTA alcohol ads cause real harm to New Yorkers
• Public Service Announcements (PSAs): Talk. They Hear You | SAMHSA

A Playlist For Prevention - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5s8JdK892BTN5mWkRmbZ31?si=QWt4C_BHSY-o08RBJt3Fpg

• Bob Marley - Three Little Birds
• Snoh Aalegra - I Want You Around
• Florence + the Machine - Shake It Out
• Sarah Ramirez - The Story

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 on how society and social media plays a role in our lives, and what are different ways to navigate. With our special guest host Sofie Forbes and Daniela Mejia.

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

Special Guest Host:

• Sofie Forbes, Community Development Specialist, NYC PRC SForbes@childrensaidnyc.org
• Daniela Mejia, Community Development Specialist, NYC POP - DMejia3@childrensaidnyc.org

Social Media Data

https://timily.app/screen-time-statistics/
https://www.addictiongroup.org/resources/internet-addiction-statistics/
https://worldmetrics.org/tech-addiction-statistics/
https://www.sokolovelaw.com/personal-injury/social-media-addiction/statistics/

A Playlist For Prevention - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5s8JdK892BTN5mWkRmbZ31?si=QWt4C_BHSY-o08RBJt3Fpg

• Bob Marley - Three Little Birds
• Snoh Aalegra - I Want You Around
• Florence + the Machine - Shake It Out
• Sarah Ramirez - The Story

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/
Instagram - @NYC_PRC
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thesolutionnyc727
Tik Tok - @NYC_PartnersOFPrevention
BlueSky - @NYCPRC.bsky.social

A Playlist For Prevention - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5s8JdK892BTN5mWkRmbZ31?si=QWt4C_BHSY-o08RBJt3Fpg

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Join Ronni and Chevar as they share their thoughts on how the importance of community, how it plays large role in an individual's life, and its connection to prevention. With our special guest host Daniela Mejia.

CALL TO ACTION:
How can you build community within your interpersonal life?

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

Special Guest Host:

• Daniela Mejia, Community Development Specialist, NYC POP - DMejia3@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 share their thoughts on how the "Mind, Body, & Soul" changes over an individual's lifespan and how it's connected to prevention. With our special guest host Kate Hicks.

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.

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

Special Guest Host:

• Kate Hicks, Community Development Specialist, NYC POP - KHicks@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 share thoughts on prevention with their guest from the Mid-Hudson Prevention Resource Center, Jennifer Ocasio, Director of the Mid-Hudson Prevention Resource Center, and Roan Barkin, Community Development Specialist.

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

NYC POP:

• Kate Hicks, Community Development Specialist, NYC POP - KHicks@childrensaidnyc.org

Guests:

• Jennifer Ocasio, Director of the Mid-Hudson Prevention Resource Center
• Roan Barkin, Community Development Specialist
  • Email: MHPRC@adacinfo.com
  • Website: adacinfo.com
  • Phone: 845.673.5903
    Fax: 845.673.5872
    
    Social Media:
    • Insta @midhudsonprc
    • Facebook @MidHudson Prevention Resource Center

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 with their guest from M.A.D.D. as they share what their program offers and personal stories of what they have experienced in their lives.

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:

Isai Fuentes, Regional Program Director, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), New York, New Jersey, & Pennsylvania Region - Email: Isai.Fuentes@madd.org

Nicolette Nappi, Victim Advocate & Volunteer, MADD New York - Email: nappi_nicolette@yahoo.com

MADD Underage Substance Use:

Here is the link that has more info about our programs: https://madd.org/underage-substance-use/. I also attached some PDF's about all our programs we offer for your reference.

Victim Services:

All our services are free of charge and available across the country. Individuals can access more info and our Helpline here: https://madd.org/get-help/

Get Involved:

Realized I forgot to mention but if anyone wants to get involved with MADD they can visit here to learn about out Advocacy and Volunteering opportunities: https://madd.org/act/

Nicolette's Links:

AMAZON: https://a.co/d/5djGX7y MY WEBSITE: http://www.nicolettenappi.com

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nycprevention/
Instagram - @NYC_PRC
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thesolutionnyc727
Tik Tok - @NYCPartnersOFPrevention
BlueSky - @NYCPRC.bsky.social