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OUR FRAMEWORK
We utilize the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) produced by SAMHSA as a guide to drive our efforts. The SPF helps us understand complex behavioral health problems within their complex environmental contexts. As a result of this understanding, we are then able to establish and implement effective plans to address youth substance use and misuse.
CLASSROOM PRESENTATIONS
BLADE partners with the Know the Truth™ Prevention Program (KTT) to ensure a relatable and evidence-informed prevention message is widely available across Crow Wing County School districts. KTT partners annually with 300+ Minnesota schools to educate nearly 60,000 middle school and high school students. According to student survey data from the 2020/2021 school year, Ramsey County students are 7x less likely to try a substance after hearing the KTT presentation.
If you are a teacher, school administrator or staff and are interested in having the Know the Truth Program speak in your school please reach out to Talia.Brodhead@mnpra.org
PEER SUPPORT SERVICES
BLADE has begun to implement Youth Peer Support Services in the Brainerd School District. Through collaboration with the school district and the Know the Truth™ Prevention Program we are supporting students every week, individually and in group settings.
The support groups are facilitated by Peer Recovery Specialists who provide evidence-informed curriculum through a relatable peer to peer approach. Relatability to students is key in helping them understand underlying issues and potential risk factors in their lives. Groups are facilitated through a variation of techniques, including; non clinical support, motivational interviewing, story sharing, stages of recovery, instruction, active listening, open ended questions, demonstration, recovery wellness plans and encouragement.
BLADE has successfully implemented Youth Peer Support Services in the Brainerd School District. Through collaboration with the school district, and the Know the Truth™ Prevention Program we are supporting students every week individually and in group settings.
YOUTH ACTION TEAM
Effective prevention messaging begins by partnering with youth to identify and develop strategies for substance use prevention by them for them. We consider youth the expert as it relates to how the education and messaging will impact.
By joining the Youth Action Team, members can influence their friends and peers to make smart and healthy choices surrounding substance use, build leadership skills, create a network of friends who are interested in helping make communities healthier, gain an understanding of prevention & recovery fields, and it makes a great addition to college applications & scholarships.
We are currently working on f a Youth Action Team. If you are interested in joining, please contact Talia.Brodhead@mnpra.org