Mesa Prevention Alliance Coalition Monthly Meeting
Join our MPA monthly meeting on October 21st from 9:30 am - 10:30 am virtually or in person. Date: October 21, 2026 Location: Mesa, AZ Time: 9:30 am - 10:30 … Continued
Join our MPA monthly meeting on October 21st from 9:30 am - 10:30 am virtually or in person. Date: October 21, 2026 Location: Mesa, AZ Time: 9:30 am - 10:30 … Continued
As you know, lecturing and preaching doesn’t work, so what does? Education. Laura Stack, the Founder of Johnny’s Ambassadors, will give a one-hour presentation, followed by 30 minutes of Q&A … Continued
Red Ribbon Week is a national prevention campaign that encourages youth to make healthy, drug-free choices. We are partnering with local schools to bring prevention education and community resources directly … Continued
Fall Festival in October that includes a mental health component. The purpose is to provide behavioral health information services available in the community to students and their families Date: October … Continued
Join a Community Walk near you to raise awareness, support one another, honor and remember loved ones, and fund critical efforts to protect mental health and prevent suicide. Date: October … Continued
The presentation explores the health risks and growing prevalence of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), including e-cigarettes and vaporizers, among adolescents. Participants will gain insight into the effects of nicotine and marijuana on the developing brain and body, learn about the harmful chemicals commonly found in vaping products, and explore current youth vaping trends and … Continued
This is an educational presentation focusing on the importance of healthy self-esteem in children and teenagers to support their overall well-being and build lasting confidence and positive self-image. This training explores the way individual experiences can impact self esteem of young people, identifies characteristics of young people with high or low self-esteem, and provides suggestions … Continued
The Youth Committee empowers young people to lead, speak up and take action on things that matter to them and their peers. It provides a space for youth to build leadership skills, raise awareness, promote healthy choices and commit to positive change in their school and communities. Date: October 27, 2026 Location: Virtual through Zoom … Continued
This powerful 45 min presentation offers an overview of the deadly consequences of fentanyl. Participants will learn about signs of an overdose, counterfeit pills and the steps they can take to keep themselves and others safe. Date: October 28, 2026 Location: Mountain View High School Time: 7:30 am - 2:00 pm For more information, please … Continued
Mesa Public Schools Federal Programs Fall Family Night - All MPS Native American Education Program, Title I Part C Program , McKinney-Vento & Foster Care students and families are welcome to attend! Date: October 28, 2026 Location: 1025 N. Country Club Dr. Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm For more information, please email: communityeducation@cbridges.com **THIS … Continued
This 60-minute presentation explores the impact of trauma and how traumatic experiences can affect individuals differently. Participants will gain an understanding of common sources of trauma and stress, the effects of trauma on the developing brain, the body's fight, flight, and freeze response, and the role emotions play in the healing process. The session provides … Continued
This interactive 45-minute presentation is designed to address the risk, and harms associated with e-cigarettes ( vape) use. The youth-based presentation is designed to be delivered in a classroom setting and highlights the importance of prevention and positive decision-making. Date: October 30, 2026 Location: Lowell Elementary Time: 12:55 pm - 1:50 pm For more information, … Continued