YRBS
True or False: Less than 50% of Laconia High School students reported that they felt sad or hopeless for two weeks or more and stopped usual activities in the last year?
FALSE, 53% of Laconia High School students reported that they felt sad or hopeless for two weeks or more and stopped usual activities in the last year.
True or False, the Laconia Youth Alliance must reapply for grant money in two years?
True and this money is not guaranteed!
What sector helps us run Drug Take Back Day?
Law Enforcement
Name one National Event Day or Week the coalition hosts events for
Red Ribbon Week, Alcohol Awareness Month, Prevention Week, National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week, Mental Health Awareness Month, etc.
What data did the action plan come from?
YRBS data
In the last 30 days, what percent of Laconia High School students reported that they had currently used a vape?
A) 7.3% B) 16.9% C) 24.5% D) 33.1%
B, 16.9% of Laconia High School students reported that they had currently used a vape.
Name 2 sector representatives that the coalition must have in order to keep its funding?
Parents, Youth, Law Enforcement, Business, Media, Civic & Volunteer groups, Government Officials, Religious Organizations, Youth Serving Organizations, Substance Misuse Professionals.
The club in the middle and high school's that LYA works with is called...
Stand Up Sachems
True or False, Drug Take Back Day is a national event
True!
Name an event that LYA hosted this year that was a deliverable in our action plan?
Chem-Free After Prom, Skate Night, SAT bags, SAS bags, Senior Resources, NDATFW social media campaign, Alcohol Awareness Month Tabling, etc.
In the last 30 days, what percent of Laconia High School students have used alcohol?
A)16.9% B)23.1% C)27.5% D) 34.1%
A, 16.9% of Laconia High School students have used alcohol in the last 30 days.
What organization funds the DFC grant nationally?
Center for Disease Control and the Office of National Drug Control Policy
What does the DFC Coordinator do?
Reports on the grant, ensures the coalition meets all the grant requirements, facilitates community collaboration, etc.
How many middle schoolers answered a question about alcohol at the LYA table for Alcohol Awareness Month?
Over 200! Check our social media for updates like this!
What is an action plan?
In order to keep the grant, the DFC coordinator must create an action plan that details the events that the coalition will host throughout the year. This demonstrates how the coalition will spend the grant money and how they will meet their goals.
In the last year, what percent of Laconia High School Students reported they have attempted suicide?
15.5%
What are the two main goals of the national DFC Grant?
Establish and strengthen community collaboration and reduce substance use amongst youth.
Who is the Executive Director of the organization that is LYA's fiscal agent?
Tammy Carmichael, the Partnership for Public Health is the fiscal agent
What Month is Red Ribbon Week in?
October
Why does the DFC Coordinator attend trainings?
Under the DFC Grant, the coordinator must attend national coalition trainings. This is included in the action plan.
What percent of Laconia High School Students currently use cannabis?
19.3%
How often must the DFC coordinator report on the action plan to the grant?
Twice a year we are audited to ensure we are hitting our measures. We must also submit a sustainability plan!
What is one strategy for reducing substance youth amongst youth according to the grant?
Providing information, Enhance skills, Provide support, Enhance access/reduce barriers, Change consequences, Change physical design, and modify/change policies.
For National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week, what did the coalition do on social media?
How to talk to your kids about substance misuse!
When will the next action plan be created?
Next year!