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Our mission is to empower youth to make positive choices to reach their full potential, by promoting positive mental health and prevention of substance use.

Joined April 2013
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The small things you do today can compound into big changes as time goes on. Keep going! #FeelGoodFriday #DowningtownCTC
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Be sure to check out our new #CTCParenttoParent April blog post - Rethinking Summer Drinking! Our author, Chrissie, talks about the uptick in alcohol ads that she has been seeing & how April is also Alcohol Awareness Month. Read it here: dtownctc.org/parent-to-paren… #DowningtownCTC
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DEADLINE EXTENDED!! Our Youth Video Contest 'Prevention Starts With Me' deadline has been extended to Friday, May 3rd. If you haven't had the chance to submit, now is the time to do it! Contest details can be found here: dtownctc.org/2024-youth-vide…
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Exposure to nicotine at a young age can make it easier for teens to get hooked on vaping and using other tobacco products. Learn more about what DASD youth said about vaping here: dtownctc.org/pays-2021 #StayWellWednesday #TheMoreYouKnow #DowningtownCTC
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Don't Forget! THIS Saturday, April 27th is the next DEA National Drug Take Back Day! Dispose of any expired and/or unused medication in your home safely through this event. View the local drug take back locations here: dea.gov/takebackday #NationalDrugTakeBack
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This great event is happening TOMORROW (4/23)! Please join us tomorrow evening at 7:00pm to learn how to have ongoing conversations about the dangers & consequences of substance use with youth in your life. Register now: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi… #CommunityPartners
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Happy Earth Day! Our friends at @calm put together a whole blog post detailing why celebrating Earth Day can benefit mother nature and your mental health. Be sure to check it out here: calm.com/blog/listen-to-the-… #MindfulMonday #MentalHealthMatters #DowningtownCTC
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We love this quote and hope you do too - Happy Friday! #FeelGoodFriday #DowningtownCTC
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Last Chance to Submit! Our 'Prevention Starts With Me' youth video contest deadline is TOMORROW - Friday, April 19th. Be sure to get your videos in - we can't wait to award 3 CASH PRIZES to our winners! Details for submission here: dtownctc.org/video-contest #DowningtownCTC
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Next Saturday, April 27th is the next DEA National Drug Take Back Day! Dispose of any expired and/or unused medication in your home safely through this event. View the local drug take back locations here: dea.gov/takebackday #PreventionWorks #NationalDrugTakeBack
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Our 'Prevention Starts With Me' Video Contest Deadline is THIS FRIDAY (4/19) & we want YOUR submissions! All Downingtown area 7th-12th graders are invited to submit and the top 3 winners will receive CASH prizes!! Learn more here: dtownctc.org/2024-youth-vide… #DowningtownCTC
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Our recent #CTCParenttoParent podcast episode talked to DASD parents who have been a part of our 'Building Connections' groups, They spoke with us about how these groups have helped them in their parenting journeys. Listen to the full episode here: dtownctc.org/parent-to-paren…
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Ever have a work day where you feel like you are just spinning around and around but not getting much accomplished? One way to combat that feeling is to focus on being more mindful at work. Mindful.org shares some tips here: mindful.org/10-ways-mindful-… #MindfulMonday
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Our 'Prevention Starts With Me' Video Contest Deadline is just a week away & we want YOUR submissions! All Downingtown area 7th-12th graders are invited to submit and the top 3 winners will receive CASH prizes!! Learn more here: dtownctc.org/2024-youth-vide… #DowningtownCTC
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We are so excited to be a part of this awesome event! Please join us on Tuesday, April 23rd at 7:00pm to learn how to have ongoing conversations about the dangers & consequences of substance use with youth in your life. Register now: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi… #AlcoholAwarenessMonth
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It's true, we know that teens with strong family relationships are less likely to use drugs and alcohol. Parents - be sure to continue to work hard to build those relationships with your children. The end result is priceless❤️ #StayWellWednesday #ProtectiveFactors #DowningtownCTC
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Compassion doesn’t have to be a big act. We can create a culture of compassion in our workplaces, in our families, and in our neighborhoods, with simple gestures. Learn more from Mindful.org here: mindful.org/6-ways-to-build-… #MindfulMonday #MentalHealthMatters
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Our 'Prevention Starts With Me' Video Contest Deadline is quickly approaching & we want YOUR submissions! All Downingtown area 7th-12th graders are invited to submit and the top 3 winners will receive CASH prizes!! Learn more here: dtownctc.org/2024-youth-vide… #DowningtownCTC
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As we close out National Public Health Week, let's make it a goal to keep our health in the forefront of our minds as we enter this new spring season! #FeelGoodFriday #NPHW2024 #DowningtownCTC
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