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Our children are crying out for help
I recently read an article online in the New Yorker about childhood suicide. The Mystifying Rise of Child Suicide by Andrew Solomon was an...
What About Men in the Middle Years? A Conversation About Suicide
Nine out of ten people who attempt suicide and survive will not go on to die by suicide at a later date.However, middle-aged men...
A new dawn of suicide awareness – The Native struggle
September 1st marks the 14th annual National Suicide Prevention Month. Since 2008, September has been a time to acknowledge those affected by suicide, raise...
You are never alone – Suicide Prevention Month activities in Fremont County
National Suicide Prevention Month is right around the corner and with that comes special events to provide education, solution and support to anyone dealing with...
Helping girls & young women stay healthy by avoiding alcohol
In 2020, girls and young women ages 12–20 years old were more likely than boys and young men to say they used alcohol. Girls...
June 27 is PTSD Awareness Day
On June 27, we talk about PTSD, a complex disorder caused by experiencing or witnessing trauma. The trauma necessary to cause PTSD can originate...
#Whatshappening: Wind River Community Forum at CWC
Healing by Educating our Community on Substance AbuseThe Wind River Community Forum will be held on June 27 & 28 at the Central Wyoming...
Make sure the kids are alright
As we recognize Children's Mental Health Awareness Week (May 1-7), it's important to know the facts and real concerns that impact our children in...
Keep them safe. Clean them out. Take them back.
National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is this Saturday, April 30th. That means it’s time to do a little spring cleaning by checking expiration dates...
Free screening of the documentary film that is spreading hope & fighting suicide
The new film “My Ascension” spotlights the story of a 16-year-old cheerleader paralyzed by a suicide attempt.A series of miracles saved Emma Benoit's life,...
It’s time to play Joker Takedown!
Friday, April 1st is Take Down Tobacco NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION. On April Fools' Day, youth advocates across the country will come together to...
Real Talk for Parents – Shattering myths around drugs & alcohol
National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week®, or NDAFW, is an annual, week-long (March 21-27) health observance that inspires dialogue about the science of drug...
Coming together as a Community for Suicide Prevention – Training available, register today!
Recently released 2020 Suicide Data indicates that Wyoming is again #1 for suicide deaths per capita (https://save.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2020datapgsv1a-3.pdf). Even though Suicide Prevention Month is in September,...
Real talk for parents – Cannabis and your kids
As various forms of Cannabis have been made available around the country, Fremont County Prevention and WASCOP encourage families, schools and communities to have...
Together anything is possible! Bringing awareness & change to our communities
Fremont County Prevention Program's mission is clear.Commit to the enhancement of community health and safety with a primary focus on substance abuse and...
Holiday binge drinking & impaired driving is anything but merry
Holidays are occasions for fun and celebration as we celebrate faith, family, and friendships. A combination of good cheer and abundant alcohol can take...
The holiday season is usually a time for gratitude and thanksgiving, but for some the blessings are hard to recognize
The good news is that suicide rates actually decrease during the holidays, and the lower incidence of suicides is now thought to be related...
Don’t let your unused meds find a new home – Take Back Day on Saturday
Do you have unused medications taking up space in your medicine cabinet? Your half-empty pill bottles may not be bothering you much but in...
Hunting season, gun safety, and suicide – One of these things is not like the others BUT…here’s what you need to know
Fall brings many things. Beautiful colors, cool breezes, pumpkin spice, hunting season, and family gatherings. Unfortunately, it also adds to accidental firearm death and...
Fremont County Prevention and WASCOP encourage conversations around Cannabis
As various forms of Cannabis have been made available around the country, Fremont County Prevention and WASCOP encourage families, schools and communities to have...