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Straight Up gets involved in health and safety events

Straight Up was honored to be included in two recent health and safety events on Ventura County campuses. We provided information to students about the issues of alcohol, drug use and more.

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World AIDS Day event in Ventura – 12/1/12

Ventura County youth advocates are hosting an event in observance of World AIDS Day this coming Saturday, December 1, 2012. World AIDS Day Event 2012 Saturday, December 1, 4-6pm Ventura Improv Company 34 North Palm Street, Ventura, CA 93001 Drop by the Ventura Improv Company between 4-6pm to show your support of HIV/AIDS education, awareness, [...]

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Camarillo Community Forum tells “what you should know”

October 23, 2012 6:00 – 9:00 pm FREE Ventura County Office of Education Conference/Educational Center 5100 Adolfo Rd, Camarillo More info: Camarillo Police Department’s Community Resource Unit (805) 388-5155 The objective of this forum is to provide the citizens in the Camarillo area, along with citizens of Ventura County, the opportunity to receive information of [...]

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Summerfest is coming – Saturday, June 3

Summerfest is coming! Ventura Education Partnership brings our children and community together in a day-long event of fun, physical fitness events, music and healthy foods. This event celebrates our healthy community and also raises funds for nutrition and exercise programs.

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April 28, 2012: “Drug Take Back” Day

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Community comes together to address issues around heroin, Rx drugs

Conejo Valley Community Forum Wednesday, April 25, 2012 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM

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Reality Party for Parents – House Tour

Teen actors simulate a drinking game at a recent Reality Party for Parents in Simi Valley. Saturday, March 17, 2012 At a private residence in Camarillo, CA Tours start at 4pm and run through 9pm. Tour and discussion time is one hour. Registration required: www.straightupvc.org/register

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September is Recovery Month

September is Recovery Month. From the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): Recovery Month promotes the societal benefits of treatment for substance use and mental disorders, celebrates people in recovery, lauds the contributions of treatment providers, and promotes the message that recovery in all its forms is possible. Recovery Month spreads the positive [...]

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Signs of change: Be the DD program takes to the streets

The Prize Posse, part of the “Be the DD and Win” campaign, has come to Ventura twice over the summer, and will come through again on Friday, September 30.

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New video – Straight Up’s VUSD Leadership Summit

[direct link] A look at Straight Up’s yearly VUSD Leadership Training Summit, where high school students gather to interact, learn about advocacy, and strategize on ways to make change. This video is viewable on our YouTube channel, and is downloadable as a video podcast via iTunes.

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