Ohio Youth-Led Prevention Network

Let's be real. Much of the past 12.5 months has been HARD, but the majority of youth have still found a way to get through it without the use of alcohol, to***co, or other drugs. We'll explore this totally normal and healthy phenomena at the Virtual We Are The Majority Rally on May 7th at 5:00 p.m. Celebrate being a part of the majority and join us!

This year’s We The Majority Rally theme is . With COVID-19, many teens have lost the ability to rely on friends for communication and emotion-processing. That's why it's more important than ever to inform teens about healthy coping skills. Check out a few of our favorites!

Mark your calendars! The Virtual We Are The Majority Rally will be held May 7, 2021, at 5 p.m. You can sign up for email updates on our website at https://preventionactionalliance.org/connect/ohio-youth-led-prevention-network/we-are-the-majority-rally-2021/.

We Are The Majority Rally 2021 Leading healthy communities in the prevention of substance misuse and the promotion of mental health wellness

If you want to make a difference in the lives of other young people across the state, join the Ohio Youth-Led Prevention Network Youth Council. Apply online at athttps://www.surveymonkey.com/r/OYLPNYC20.

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Today is the day! Join us at 5:00 for the Virtual We Are The Majority Rally.

Here are 6 reasons to watch tonight’s event:

1.) It’s hosted by Miss Ohio High School America Jade Eilers,

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2.) You’ll learn about coping mechanisms from Youth Council members Roshan, Lipika, & Grant,

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3.) We’ll rock out to Pray For Sleep & Paragon Project,

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4.) Hip Hop Fitness’ Mike Nicholson will get you moving!

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5.) We have ASL interpreters so the deaf & hard of hearing can enjoy as well,



6.) Special guests Gov. DeWine and OhioMHAS Dir. Criss have a message just for you!

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Livestream link is in the bio! Or search for the Virtual We Are The Majority Rally on YouTube, Twitter, or Facebook Live. @ Columbus, Ohio

The We Are The Majority Rally is coming up! Join us on May 5 in downtown Columbus as we raise awareness about the fact that the majority of youth choose not to use drugs and alcohol. Register now at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2020-we-are-the-majority-rally-registration-67067696285.

Registration is now open for the ninth annual We Are The Majority Rally! Register now and become part of the majority at

2020 We Are The Majority Rally Every day, teens are bombarded with messages telling them what to do, how to look, and who to be with. These messages are found wherever kids turn—on television shows, on the news, on social media, and in video games. These messages often depict teens using drugs and engaging in other unhealthy be...

OYLPN Youth Council sent two youth presenters to the Ohio Prevention Conference to share their research on youth va**ng in Ohio. Thanks to Hannah & Taylor from Marion-Crawford Teen Institute for co-presenting & for his excellent partnership in planning today. @ The Ohio State University

Youth Council rocked their session on va**ng focus groups today! They shared stats, their process to conduct a research into why some youth in Ohio are **ng & strategies to tackle the issue in our communities.

For a copy of their presentation or to learn more about their results & what they did to get them, email [email protected]

To be part of the effort to combat va**ng at the state level, apply for Youth Council at PreventionActionAlliance.org/apply.

**e ***co21 @ Heidelberg University

This is how excited we were about the We Are The Majority Rally, too! More photos from the WATM Rally can be found at Prevention Action Alliance's page at https://www.facebook.com/pg/PreventionActionAlliance/photos/?tab=album&album_id=10157300200643953