Register for the last CATCH My Breath Vaping Prevention Training of the year

[LIBERTY, NY] Sullivan 180 will host a CATCH My Breath Facilitator Training on October 15th from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan in partnership with SALT (Sullivan Allies Leading Together). Parents, educators, community volunteers, youth development professionals and community health advocates are encouraged to attend to learn the signs and symptoms of youth vaping and the resources available to help young people quit. Participants can also be certified to lead programs with youth at school, after-school programs or youth-serving organizations.

“As students go back to school and begin facing peer pressure and risky situations, it is important for parents to be able to talk to their child about these issues” said Sullivan 180 Prevention Coordinator Nicole Blais. “Parents and community members are in a perfect position to support young people through this issue.”

A National Poll on Children’s Health survey recently completed by the University of Michigan’s C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital found that 56% of parents cited smoking and vaping as a major issue for children and teens across the United States.

Adults trained will gain free access to the complete curriculum to guide young people, grades 5 –12, through this evidence-based program which is proven to reduce the chances of youth starting a lifelong addiction to nicotine. Over 200 individuals have been trained as CATCH My Breath Facilitators including many parents and community members. One participant recently shared “Most of us have children or grandchildren. Don’t put your head in the sand.”

Educators will receive CTLEs for completing this training thanks to an agreement with Sullivan BOCES. Partnering organizations including Tobacco Free Action Communities Reality Check Program and Catholic Charities of Orange, Sullivan & Ulster will be presenting resources available to schools and opportunities for students to get involved in a youth-led movement against big tobacco.

To register for the October 15th training or to get involved with Sullivan 180 vaping prevention efforts, email Trainings@Sullivan180.org.

Register Today!