PreventEd

Adverse Childhood Experiences, or ACEs, affect our physical and mental health. Those effects can be passed from one generation to the next. The science of ACEs reveals opportunities for improvement, especially for children and adults.

Join us on September 1st, from 9-10:30 am, for an in-person presentation that will review ACEs research and introduce PCEs (Positive Childhood Experiences). We will explore specific ways to help ensure that PCEs are more prevalent and improve the overall health of our communities.

This presentation is free and open to the public, but you must register to attend. Register at the 🔗 provided below!

It's almost that time again for our quarterly Speaker Series! Join us on September 9th as PreventEd's own Aisha Gilliam and Sickle Cell Educator Rosemary Britts unpack the complex challenges and unique risk factors for medication mismanagement among those living with sickle cell disease (SCD).

In this presentation, Aisha and Rosemary will highlight how The Warrior Project supports and advocates for individuals living with SCD. In partnership with PreventEd, the Warrior Project is implementing prevention strategies to reduce poor health outcomes and racial disparities among those living with SCD and to improve the physical and mental wellness of this underserved population.

This presentation is free to attend, but registration is required. Visit the 🔗 provided to secure your spot today! https://bit.ly/4w9g2tz

August is recognized as Overdose Awareness Month, dedicated to educating the public about substance use, honoring lives lost to drug overdose, and reducing addiction stigma. 💜

Support PreventEd while making a lasting impact in our community. 💙

By becoming a sponsor at our Trivia Night, you're investing in prevention education, youth-focused programs, and community outreach that help young people build healthy, resilient futures. With sponsorship opportunities available at multiple levels, there's a way for every business, organization, and community partner to get involved.

Not ready to sponsor? We'd still love to have you join us!

🎉 Trivia Night tables and individual tickets are still available. Visit the 🔗 provided to explore sponsorship opportunities, reserve your table, or purchase your tickets today. https://bit.ly/3SNMTG6

Missouri faces major financial decisions on August 4th. PreventEd is here to break down those financial decisions, especially Amendment 5. Read below how it could affect our outreach efforts in the community, and make sure you're in the know before heading to the polls. Read more at the 🔗 provided. https://bit.ly/4pNTBsm

Please join us in welcoming Sandy Williams as PreventEd’s new Administrative Support Specialist! 👏

In her role, Sandy will be the first face people see when coming to our Olive office. She will help coordinate appointments, handle incoming phone calls, and help ensure that visitors receive the immediate care they deserve. Sandy has been affiliated with PreventEd for years, working closely with coalitions to better the community.

Sandy's favorite part of the job so far? The services that PreventEd provides to many communities and schools in St. Louis and the surrounding region. We are delighted to bring on such a warm and friendly face to our team. Welcome, Sandy! 🎉

Our team had so much fun at the Annual JeffCo Family Fun Day this past month! Working with the Jefferson County Health Department and Jefferson County Drug Prevention Coalition to provide free, informative resources is a core pillar of PreventEd's mission, and we are happy to do so for the community we love serving!

On July 13th, the Governor of Missouri signed Senate Bill 878 into law, marking a monumental milestone for healthcare and addiction prevention in our state. Starting January 1, 2027, the law will ensure that patients and doctors are in the driver's seat when choosing the safest, most effective path to healing.

At PreventEd, our mission is to prevent and reduce the harms of alcohol and other drug use through education, intervention, and advocacy. Removing insurance barriers to nonopioid treatment ensures that Missourians have a safer path for pain management by reducing initial exposure to addictive substances and stopping the cycle of opioid misuse before it can begin.

Thank you to Governor Kehoe, legislators, and partners who worked alongside us to make this prevention milestone a reality!