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Kennebec County Youth Advisory Board
The Kennebec County Youth Advisory Board (KC YAB) is committed to promoting substance use prevention and creating a safe and healthy community for young people. This is primarily accomplished through advocacy, education, engagement, and collaboration with community leaders, organizations, and youth.
Who Should Join? Youth…
Between the ages of 12-18
From both rural and urban areas
Who have succeeded in school as well as those who have struggled
Who is part of a school system (public, charter, private, semi-private), as well as those who are homeschooled.
Representing different genders, religious or spiritual affiliations, sexual orientation, race/ethnicities, and socioeconomic status.
Who care about making a difference for young people in their community.
Why Join KC YAB?
Be awarded with community service hours
Opportunity to get involved in your community
Develop leadership skills
Connect with other youth across Kennebec County who are also passionate about creating positive change
Earn recognition for your part in creating a positive impact within Kennebec County
Opportunity to be involved in fun, exciting events!
What’s the commitment?
Attend one 30-minute Zoom meeting a week
Attend one monthly in-person meeting*
Actively participate in meetings and KC YAB events
*(let us know if transportation is an issue and we can provide a Zoom link instead. Contact a.hughes@hccame.org)
Sign up today!
Join the Kennebec County Youth Advisory Board and help make a difference in your community.
Central District Maine Prevention Network Coalition
The Central District (Kennebec/Somerset Counties) MPN Coalition includes representatives from 13 sectors who provide expertise and guidance on primary and secondary prevention activities and strategies implemented within their local communities, as well as environmental strategies aimed at enhancing systems to promote overall health and well-being.
The coalition focuses on the three following areas:
Substance Use Prevention
Tobacco Prevention
Healthy Eating, Active Living
The 13 sectors are:
Youth-serving organizations
Harm reduction
Local human services
Businesses
Parents
Faith communities
Youth
Elected officials (municipal and state-level)
Local education authorities
Community-based orgs. addressing prevention
Treatment and recovery
Local public health and healthcare providers
Law enforcement
Other coalitions
High-priority populations/target populations*
*(e.g., individuals with low socioeconomic status, veterans, families with a history of SUD, refugees, asylee or immigrant communities, Tribal communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, those with mental health diagnoses, and pregnant people)
What’s the commitment?
The coalition meets quarterly (January, April, July, October)
For any questions, please contact April Hughes at a.hughes@hccame.org
Sign up today!
Join the Central Public Health District (Kennebec and Somerset Counties) Maine Prevention Network (MPN) Coalition.
Gardiner Area Thrives
Gardiner Area Thrives is a coalition of volunteers from Gardiner, Pittston, Randolph, & West Gardiner creating communities where youth thrive. Members include youth, parents, school employees, organization and business representatives, and other community members.
Gardiner Area Thrives serves youth through collaborative projects like these:
Community Engagement with Gardiner Area High School
Drug Take Back Day
Community Mapping with the Gardiner Keystone Club at the Boys & Girls Club
Red Ribbon Week
Student PRIDE Art Project
Fight Substance Misuse with Boys and Girls Club of the Kennebec Valley
The Yellow Tulip Project: Growing Hope
Learn more today!
Visit the Gardiner Area Thrives website to find more about their mission, resources, and current programming.