Step Up Anderson Coalition in Cincinnati, Ohio | Episode 102 with Denise Mayer

In this episode of the Drug Prevention Power Hour, host Jake White speaks with Denise Mayer from Step Up Anderson Township about her journey into drug prevention, the importance of community coalitions, and innovative strategies for engaging parents and youth. Denise shares her experiences in building a coalition, the challenges faced in educating the community, and the significance of addressing substance use in today's society. The conversation emphasizes the need for collaboration, persistence, and creative approaches to prevention efforts.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Drug Prevention and Community Engagement02:24 Building a Coalition for Change11:24 Innovative Approaches to Education16:28 The Importance of Community Involvement22:36 Cultural Insights of Anderson Township26:37 Addressing the Reality of Substance Use30:32 Encouragement for Prevention Advocates32:44 Engaging Youth in Substance Use EducationLinks:Website: https://www.stepupanderson.org/Jake White from Vive18 on Step Up to Save Our Children podcast sharing about resilience in prevention https://www.stepupanderson.org/blog/ep-6-building-resiliency-in-our-children/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/StepUpAndersonTwp/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stepupanderson/Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@steuptosaveourchildren For feedback, questions and new episode [email protected]/vive18_