HFM Prevention Council

06/03/2026

Fact: 99 percent of v**e products sold in U.S. convenience stores contain ni****ne1 including many of teens’ top choices like flavored and disposable products.

💨 Plus, the chemicals used to create v**e flavorings can damage the lungs, heart and immune system, whether or not ni****ne is present.

Among the most toxic are the chemicals used to create some chocolate and banana flavors. 😬

Read more with the link below, or head to our stories and click the link there. 🔗

https://www.to***cofreeco.org/know-the-facts/v**e-myths-vs-facts/
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06/02/2026

We love celebrating prevention wins! 🥳
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06/01/2026

Happy Pride! 🌈

This month we honor LGBTQ+ culture, rights, and community, commemorating the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in New York City. 🏙️

Prevention education and mental health support are especially important for LGBTQ+ individuals who may be at risk, and we recognize members of this community who deserve care and support. 💙

06/01/2026

Link between late night cell phone usage and mental health concerns among teens…

Teenagers spend up to an hour or more on their phones at night, a new study found. The habit is affecting their academic performance, mental health and sleep patterns.

06/01/2026

Moving day for the Rob Constantine Recovery Community and Outreach Center in Amsterdam.

🚚 Moving Day! 📦

We’re excited to start a new chapter as we move into our new space! Thank you to everyone who has helped make this transition possible.

We can’t wait to welcome you and continue building connections and changing outcomes in our new home. Stay tuned for updates and photos as we get settled in!

06/01/2026

HFM Prevention Council
Prevention Educator Full Time-Hamilton County

The Prevention Educator reports directly to the Director of Prevention Services.
The Prevention Educator acts as a direct liaison for the HFM Prevention Council with the community at large. The Prevention Educator carries out the goals of the HFM Prevention Council as directed by the Executive Director.
Responsibilities
1. Present evidence-based prevention programs (pre-k-12) in the area schools. 2. Become trained/certified to present seminars and workshops on or related to substance use disorder for community groups.
3. Develop presentations to give to community groups on substance use disorder or related to substance use disorder. Solicit and carry out these speaking engagements.
4. Serve as a representative for the Council at community meetings, forums and seminars. 5. Conduct substance use disorder awareness campaigns that include tabling, social media, traditional media, press releases and presentations
6. Work on coalition building. Maintain positive communication and relationships with other human services providers in the counties.
7. Prepare work plans, monthly reports, statistical reports, and evaluations of programs. Hand in required paperwork on time.
8. Attend training programs as requested by the Directors and/or that supply credits towards the CPP credential. Keeps informed regarding current research and best practices in prevention education.
9. Help maintain the Council’s online presence, website and various social media outlets. 10. Provide information to anyone with a substance use disorder that is seeking help. Is aware of area treatment and recovery services.
11. Maintain a professional demeanor and office environment.
12. Work collaboratively and cooperatively with Council staff.
13. Other duties as required by the Director of Prevention Services.
Job Qualifications
Candidate should possess a bachelor’s degree in health, education, or other related human services field. Experience in the field of substance use disorder and public speaking preferred.

Salary: $40,000-$45,000 depending on experience. 37.5 hours a week.

Contact:
Alicia King (518) 736-8188 x 107

05/31/2026

Brown University researchers found that for adolescents, exposure to violence is strongly associated with increased usage of ci******es and e-ci******es.

05/30/2026

As graduation season approaches, this is important information for parents and students!

🎓 Congratulations, Class of 2026! During graduation season (and as summer activities unfold), it’s a crucial time for parents and students to make informed, responsible decisions.

The Communities Talk to Prevent Alcohol and Other Drug Misuse Toolkit offers valuable resources to help parents and students create impactful, prevention-focused events. Whether you’re planning a graduation celebration or organizing summer activities, this toolkit provides the strategies needed to engage your community and promote healthy, substance-free choices.

Take the next step in ensuring a safe and positive summer for all.
🔗 Explore the toolkit today: www.samhsa.gov/communities-talk

05/30/2026

https://mindfulmocktail.com/blue-hawaii-mocktail/

The HFM Prevention Council along with our local coalitions have created a Summer Mocktail booklet for those looking to have a DRY summer. While this recipe is not one in our booklet, it sounds like a deliciously refreshing mocktail to help cool off on the upcoming hot summer days!
To get a copy of our Summer Mocktail booklet, email us at [email protected]. It won’t disappoint as it has so many mocktail recipes to create.

A quick shake and serve blue hawaii mocktail (aka a non-alcoholic blue hawaiian!) that can be made for one or as a punch.

05/30/2026

As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, we find ourselves reflecting - on where we started, where we are today, and where we still need to go as a community.

Nearly 50 years ago, The Family Counseling Center was founded because there was a need. A need for support. A need for compassion. A need for people to know they did not have to carry life's challenges alone.

That need still exists today.

The faces and struggles may look different than they did decades ago, but the importance of accessible, compassionate mental health care remains just as vital. Anxiety. Addiction. Grief. Trauma. Isolation. Family stress.

The weight people quietly carry every day.

As our community changes, we must continue to grow alongside it - meeting today's challenges with the same heart, purpose, and commitment that this organization was built on all those years ago.

Mental health matters every month of the year. Not just in May.

So as we close out this month, we ask you to remember a few simple things:

💜 Check on your people.
🩵 Help your neighbor.
🤍 Lead with kindness.

And take care of yourself, too.

You never truly know what someone else may be facing.

And if you are struggling - please know this... You do not have to go through it alone.

We are here for our community. And we always will be. ✨