The Prevention Council of Erie County

09/15/2026

🎬 Join Us for a FREE Screening of Screenagers: Under The Influence! 🎥 Parents, teens, and children aged 13 and older are invited to attend.

🗓 Date: Thursday, October 22
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Harlem Road Community Center Auditorium
4255 Harlem Rd, Amherst, NY 14226

Don’t miss out! See you there!
Amherst Youth & Community Coalition

09/15/2026

Come and Celebrate! 📣 National Family Day at Explore & More Children's Museum, hosted by The Prevention Council of Erie County - Friday, September 25, 5:00-8:00pm

Cost: $5.00 per person includes: a spaghetti dinner, activities, and access throughout the museum. Tickets are available at: https://thepreventioncouncilec.org/training-events

Why This Event Matters for Erie County:

* According to the most recent Erie County Community Health Assessment, nearly one in four high school students reported using alcohol in the past 30 days.

* 10% reported using ma*****na before age 13, and early initiation of substance use remains a strong predictor of later misuse.
Programs that focus on delaying the age of first use are proven to reduce the risk of developing substance use disorders later in life.

* Family engagement and open communication are among the strongest protective factors against youth engaging in high-risk behaviors including substance use.

Research consistently shows that when families intentionally spend time together sharing meals, talking, playing, and connecting, children are significantly less likely to engage in risky behaviors including substance use. Family Day highlights these everyday moments that protect youth and strengthen communities.

09/01/2026

September marks , the annual campaign to remind everyone that preparing for emergencies and disasters can keep them, their families and their communities safe.

Please share our resources and information with friends and family.

07/15/2026

07/15/2026

🌟 Western New York's Largest Day of Giving 🌟

Join us for an incredible day of giving (7/16), powered by the Buffalo Bills Foundation and the Buffalo Sabres Foundation! Be part of the excitement and support amazing organizations like The Prevention Council of Erie County. 💙🏈

Your contributions will help our dedicated staff provide life-changing prevention services throughout Western New York! 🙌✨
Donate to The Prevention Council here! https://give716.org/give/give716/give716/2026-give-716/charities/the-prevention-council-of-erie-county

07/10/2026

National Ma*****na Facts Week (July 4th-10th) raises awareness about the risks of high-THC ma*****na. Did you know THC levels can now reach 70%-90%, compared to 4% in the 1980s? This increase poses serious risks, especially for young users.

"Today, July 10th, is Dab Day, because 710 turned upside down spells OIL... While 420 Day celebrates ma*****na in general, 710 Day celebrates the high-potency extracts called “dabs.” Johnny's Ambassadors

Dabbing high-potency cannabis concentrates can lead to serious negative health and mental health impacts such as anxiety, psychosis, and long-term mental health effects, especially for youth.

Quick Ma*****na Facts from the CDC:
✔️Approximately 3 in 10 people who use cannabis have cannabis use disorder.

✔️The risk of developing cannabis use disorder is greater in people who start using cannabis during youth or adolescence and who use cannabis more frequently.

✔️Cannabis use has been linked to social anxiety, depression, and schizophrenia.

✔️Cannabis use directly affects brain function—specifically the parts of the brain responsible for memory, learning, attention, decision making, coordination, emotions, and reaction time.

✔️Cannabis use can lead to increased risk of stroke, heart disease, and other vascular diseases.

More Info:

Today is ANTI-710 Day! What, you don't know what 710 Day is? Ask your teens, and make sure you know where they are at 7:10 PM. Today, July 10, is Dab Day,