Join us on Saturday, August 2 for our biggest walk ever as the stars align to mark a monumental year of celebrating our 11th Annual Recovery Walk! Whether you register, create a team, join a team, donate, or become a sponsor, you will support vital programs that help youth make healthy lifestyle choices and build […]
Our Mission Building a stronger Wallkill Valley Community by strengthening community collaborations to prevent and reduce youth substance use. The Wallkill Valley Community Coalition is a grass-roots organization established in 2020 to address the use of alcohol and other drugs among youth in Franklin, Hardyston, Hamburg, and Ogdensburg. Coalition members include representatives from […]
Substance use and addiction impact the entire family, and each person can benefit from education and support in their own process of recovery. While learning about recovery themselves, family members and close friends can improve relationships and create the best scenario for their loved one to initiate and sustain recovery. By gaining effective tools and […]
“Success means different things to different individuals. For some, success equates to dollars and cents, while others measure success in terms of endurance; the measurable amount of effort displaced on one’s journey to an unknown destination. Even if the person has not yet reached the finish line, his or her ability to look back on […]
Our 2016 Strengthening Families Summer Family Fun Camp held its graduation for participating families on September 8th. The families enjoyed their time with each other and built relationships within their groups. In addition to having dinner with one another and getting support in the individual children, teen and parent groups, they had fun playing games […]
Back to School with Assets! Over the next few weeks, thousands of Sussex County Children will begin their 2016-2017 school year. Whether it is your child’s first day of Kindergarten, middle school or high school, this is an exciting time where many opportunities, experiences and life lessons happen! Do you know what your child needs […]
This is an interactive workshop utilizing Search Institutes’ 40 Developmental Assets. These are positive experiences and qualities that all of us have the power to bring into the lives of children and young adults. These traits are demonstrated through hands-on activities. Workshops are tailored to fit various sectors in the community and can be done with any combination of students, parents, grandparents and community members.
As your child becomes curious about alcohol, he or she may turn to you for answers and advice. Use this opportunity to start an open, honest conversation about drinking. Because some questions can be difficult to answer, it is important to be prepared. The following are some common questions and answers about underage drinking. “I […]
