Empower Youth to be Vape Free!

Register for the upcoming CATCH My Breath Vaping Prevention Training

[LIBERTY, NY] – Sullivan 180 will host a Facilitator Training for the CATCH My Breath Youth Vaping Prevention Program on March 13 from 12:30–3:30 PM at the CVI Building in Liberty. This training is open to parents, teachers, community volunteers, youth workers, community health advocates and anyone interested in helping young people steer clear of e-cigarettes. Participants will be informed about the epidemic of youth vaping; and leave prepared to deliver an evidence-based program to youth in school, after-school, and in community-based settings.

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) reports that approximately one in five young adults vapes. Programs like CATCH My Breath give young people the knowledge and skills necessary to make informed decisions and remain vape-free. There are currently more than 820 Sullivan County youth who have graduated from CATCH My Breath, demonstrating the program’s growing reach and impact but more work needs to be done.

“We need more facilitators to ensure that every student in Sullivan has access to the resources and education they need to make healthy decisions,” said Laura Avelino, Prevention Coordinator at Sullivan 180. “The training is engaging and accessible, helping participants understand how the problem got so out of hand and what we can do to make a difference.”

“Unfortunately, candy and fruit-flavored vapes remain easily accessible to our children, which makes it imperative that we teach them early and often about the dangers of inhaling anything other than fresh air. I encourage anyone with an interest to attend the training and help us turn the tide on youth vaping,” said Amanda Langseder, Sullivan 180 Senior Director of Prevention Programming.

Adults who complete the training will receive certification in CATCH My Breath, full access to the curriculum for grades 5–12, and the tools necessary to effectively guide young people through this proven prevention initiative. Educators will also receive CTLE credits through an agreement with Sullivan BOCES.

To register for the training or learn more about upcoming facilitator opportunities, email trainings@sullivan180.org