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Youth of Burnett County Prevention Coalition (aka YOBC) is a relatively new prevention coalition made up of community members from a variety of sectors throughout the county.
Our vision - "A healthy and safe community, free of substance misuse".
Our mission - "Uniting the community and organizations to protect the youth in Burnett County from substance misuse".
You can reach us at: yoburnettcounty@gmail.com
Please check out the page menu listed at the top. You will find multiple informational resources. New resources will continue to be added.
Join Screenagers filmmaker Delaney Ruston as she picks up her camera once more to examine the impact of our digital age on teens' decision-making in relation to substances such as vaping, drugs, and alcohol.
Exploring the latest research and learning more about the personal experiences of teens and families, the film highlights the changing landscape of the substances themselves, offering solutions for how we can best empower teens as they face decisions about what they will and will not be influenced by.
YOBC is able to provide a limited number of views to this 70 minute film for free for a limited time. It will only be available from November 28 until we reach the maximum views or until December 11th.
YOBC Screenagers Under the Influence Access To Full Film Here
You will be asked to enter your name and email address. The password is YBC.
Here is a link to the trailer to check out a preview:
Screenagers Under The Influence Trailer
The Youth of Burnett County Prevention Coalition (YOBC) was formed in June of 2022. The founding members are community leaders from law enforcement, all three school districts, the medical community, 4H Extension, the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of WI and other community organizations. In their daily activities, they could all see the areas of youth prevention that were not being addressed and together they formed YOBC. This newly formed coalition is striving to create a prevention-focused culture among community leaders, youth and parents/guardians.
YOBC has participated in:
Facilitating a resiliency speaker for all 3 school districts in April 2022 , April 2023, April 2024
2022 & 2023 National Night Out events in Siren and Grantsburg providing Small Talks materials, along with water bottles and backpacks with prevention messages
Provided prescription drug lock boxes to Burnett Medical Center for distribution during National Drug Take Back Day in 2022 & 2023
Provided water bottles and backpacks with prevention messages to all 3 school districts to be distributed to students
Present at community events - including Grantoberfest, Burnett Medical Center's Health Fair and Dairy Day @ Burnett Dairy - with a display table and handouts with prevention messages
Helped facilitate a mock crash in April 2023 for all 3 area high schools to highlight the dangers and consequences of drunk, impaired and/or distracted driving (pictures and video coming soon)
Created a mock crash video that highlights the dangers and consequences of drunk and/or distracted driving that will be available as a tool/resource for school counselors in all 3 school districts
Provides healthy alternative activities for youth
Ongoing and future plans include:
Being present at additional local community events
Collaborating with school staff to provide drug/alcohol prevention lessons/small groups
Collaborate with school staff to provide ongoing drug/alcohol free events for students
Collaborate with law enforcement to conduct tobacco and alcohol compliance checks
Be sure to check out our YOBC Community Events page!
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