Regional Prevention Program (RPP)

Did you know?

• May is Mental Health Month. As we continue to take precautions such as limiting travel and congregating with others it is important to remember that this can take a toll on mental health. Some things your can do to help:
  • Keep in touch with family and friends with video calls, phone calls, texts, and other means you may use.
  • Wipe the "honey-do" list clean and take care of tasks at home you've been putting off.
  • Take up a hobby, or spend time on one you've had to neglect.
  • Get plenty of rest and exercise.
• For people with substance use disorders, this distancing can also make maintaining sobriety harder. Without access to support networks, relapse is a real risk. Keep in touch with family and friends who may be facing these challenges and be willing to provide support.
• Depression and anxiety can also be worse as we face these distancing challenges. Suicide risk can be elevated. Maintaining contact and continuing to seek support is key to helping.
• Remember: Together we can get through this!

All meetings and events for May have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

We and your local coalitions are still hard at work, though. Please reach out if you want to get involved. Your input, your voice, your passion for prevention, is needed more now than ever.

Stay safe, healthy, and home (if possible) until public health officials deem it safe to resume normal activities!