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Training Dates:

  • May 17-18, 2012
  • June 21-22, 2012
  • July 12-13, 2012
  • August 16-17, 2012

For registration and other inquiries, call Michelle Sasamoto at 477-2304. Register today.

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Training Dates:

  • May 8 - GovGuam
  • May 25 - Community
  • June 5 - GovGuam
  • June 25 - Community
  • July 9 - GovGuam
  • July 30 - Community
  • August 7 - GovGuam
  • August 24 - Community
  • September 11 - GovGuam
  • September 21 - Community
For registration and other inquiries, call Audrey Topasna at 477-2304. Register today.
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When:

Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the Month
Time:
6PM - 8PM
Location:
PEACE Office in Hagatna

17th Annual Summer Youth Swimming and Water Safety Program

Who: Particpants 5-15 years old
Registration Fee: $75.00
Schedule:
May 4: Start Registration. Limited to 200 students only.
June 15: Parent/Participant Orientation
June 19 - July 27: Swim Program Classes

Contact: PEACE Office at 477-9079 ~ 83

OPEN FOR REGISTRATION


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Our Vision
An island community empowered and committed to making healthy choices -- "Totally healthy, totally tobacco/alcohol/drug-free!"

Our Mission

teal bullet Raise awareness about the effects of alcohol, tobacco and other drug abuse on Guam;

teal bullet Prevent/reduce alcohol, tobacco and other drug use, including underage drinking;

teal bullet Promote alcohol-free, tobacco-free and other drug-free lifestyles;

teal bullet Reduce the harmful outcomes associated with alcohol, tobacco and other drug use;

teal bullet Build Guam's capacity and infrastructure for establishing and sustaining evidence based substance abuse prevention early intervention programs that are effective.

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Press Releases

May 9, 2012: 17th Annual Summer Youth Swimming and Water Safety Program Officially Open for Registration

April 25, 2012:
SAMHSA releases Mental Health, United States 2010 Report

April 24, 2012: Youth Conference to Take Place this Weekend; Public Invited to Youth Talk Today LIVE!

Press Releases
April 13 - May 18, 2012 – 12th Annual Art of Healing "My Everyday Hero" Art Display (Agana Shopping Center)

MAY
Employee Health and Fitness Month
Mental Health Month

May 1 – 7, 2012 – Children's Mental Health Awareness Week
May 2, 2012 – Project Karinu Parent Focus Group
May 2, 2012 – Smoking Cessation, Session 1 of 5 (DOA)
May 6, 2012 – Systems of Care for Families & Child Agencies, 9:30AM mass at Agana Cathedral
May 7, 2012 – Governor's Proclamation Signing, Children's Mental Health Awareness Month
May 9, 2012 – Smoking Cessation, Session 2 of 5 (DOA)
May 10, 2012 – Open House, I Famagu'on-ta
May 11, 2012 – Community Wave at 4pm – 6pm in Tam. Mayor's Park, Children's Mental Health Awareness Month
May 13 – 19, 2012 - National Alcohol- and Other Drug-Related Birth Defect Week - National Women's Health Week
May 16, 2012 – Smoking Cessation, Session 3 of 5 (DOA)
May 17, 2012 – Stress Management (DOA)
May 18, 2012 – Project Karinu, "Incredible Years" Introduction
May 19, 2012 – National Asian And Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
May 22, 2012 – Anger Management (DOA)
May 23, 2012 – Smoking Cessation, Session 4 of 5 (DOA)
May 28, 2012 – Memorial Day
May 30, 2012 – Smoking Cessation, Session 5 of 5 (DOA)
May 31, 2012 – Open House, Project Karinu
May 31, 2012 – World no Tobacco Day

JUNE
June 19, 2012 – Stress Management (DOA)
June 26, 2012 – Anger Management (DOA)
   
Tobacco Control Program

Guam is in the midst of an epidemic of tobacco use. Controlling the tobacco epidemic is about making a difference, despite great odds... one person at a time.

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One Nation

The One Nation Alcohol-Free campaign promotes healthy choices – living an alcohol-free, tobacco- free and other drug-free lifestyle.

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Suicide Prevention

We may all be different people, but we live in one island. On Guam, suicide is the 5th leading cause of death among our population. It occurs at an average of 1 incident every 2 weeks, according to A Suicide Profile of Guam.

Whoever you are, each one of us, ALL of us – we can help. Learn more on how you can play a part in the suicide prevention efforts.

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Youth For Youth Live Guam!

Youth: Be Part of the Solution. Join the Youth for Youth LIVE! Guam, a youth-led, youth-driven prevention program that empowers young people to make positive, healthy choices.

Click here to learn more about YFYLG.

Download the YFYLG application and join us today!

 
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