Equipping Families to Tackle the Vaping Epidemic

Sullivan 180 Launches Prevention Training for Parents and Caregivers  

[LIBERTY, NY] This March, Sullivan 180 experienced a month full of exciting events, key developments, and meaningful milestones in Prevention Programming! After the most recent training this March, there are now over 200 teachers, public health professionals and community partners trained to deliver the CATCH My Breath program to Sullivan County youth. In addition, over 550 students Liberty, Monticello, Eldred, and Roscoe school districts as well as the SUNY Sullivan Liberty Partnerships Program have graduated from the CATCH My Breath program.

Recently, Sullivan 180 had the opportunity to connect with parents and caregivers of Liberty Middle School students. Amanda Langseder, Sullivan 180 Senior Director of Prevention Programming presented the CATCH My Breath Parent & Caregiver Workshop to 15 parents, students and school staff. Participants learned fast facts on the vaping epidemic, common roadblocks to having the talk about tobacco and vaping, how to talk to your child about smoking and vaping, how to answer tough questions and how families can tackle the vaping epidemic.

One parent at the presentation said she “plans to share this information with her children and other children, parents, and families.”

“We are glad Liberty Middle School is taking this issue so seriously and bringing in resources for their students and families right away,” said Amanda. “This is the first presentation offered for caregivers to learn more about the vaping epidemic and how they can support their students. Liberty Middle School also had the CATCH My Breath program for the entirety of their 7th and 8th grade.”

To schedule the CATCH My Breath Parent & Caregiver Workshop at your school, PTA/PTO or community group, or to register for the next CATCH My Breath Facilitator Training on July 16th from 10:30-1:30 at CCE Sullivan, email trainings@sullivan180.org.