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Executive Director’s Note – August 22nd, 2019

by Andy Duran | Sep 3, 2019 | Exec Director's Note, Featured, Latest News, Main, Parents, Youth | 0 comments

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Instagram post 2197405284874810645_447843495 It's that time of year! LEAD would love to receive and display your Christmas cards in our office! 270 E. Westminster Avenue, Suite 200 Lake Forest, IL 60045
Instagram post 2196791004559171093_447843495 Marijuana has short and long term effects to your brain and body. It is addictive and can be especially harmful to teens.
Instagram post 2195348991360093140_447843495 Our Youth Advisory Board is working on a marketing plan to promote Text-A-Tip. They are determined to connect their peers with this anonymous support service to improve mental health around their schools.
Instagram post 2192351910710066968_447843495 Full house for our annual LEADer’s Lunch! Thanks to our staff for putting together such a great event and our community leaders for their dedication to creating a healthy environment for our youth!
Instagram post 2191573113534421131_447843495 Did you know LEAD has created an app dedicated to helping youth? Students can quickly connect to Text-A-Tip, submit questions, and access drug and alcohol prevention resources. Simply search "847 Help" in your app store.
Instagram post 2190839827887658470_447843495 Dear Friends, Today is #GivingTuesday, and there are many organizations asking for your support. So, what sets LEAD apart? We are literally saving lives - both directly through immediate interventions, and indirectly through preventative efforts. Your contribution will be put to use to continue our life-saving efforts. ➕During 2019, we have presented in person in front of 22,903 people in over 100 different schools and communities, and have conducted 241 unique presentations, trainings and workshops for parents, students, educators and community leaders. These totals represent a 250% increase from this time last year. ➕We have supplied both the Lake Forest and Lake Bluff Police Departments with Narcan and have also equipped and trained community members as first-responders in the event of an overdose. ➕We worked with city and school officials to help enact local legislation to prevent marijuana businesses from coming to Lake Forest and Lake Bluff, and have helped to lead that same effort statewide. ➕We were invited to provide testimony at 5 Illinois legislative public hearings, both in Chicago and Springfield. ➕We continue to expand Text-A-Tip regionally and nationally. Text-A-Tip is now operational to nearly 10 million people across the country, and literally saves lives every week. We now have our own team of full-time licensed clinicians who respond to texts at all hours of the day, and every day of the year. ➕We work everyday to save lives, and that is the driving force that keeps our whole staff going. But, we can't do that without your continued support. ➕We are excited about the future of LEAD and I ask you to think of us on this #GivingTuesday by making a donation to help us be a strong voice in drug prevention and to help us continue to save lives through our innovative and unique programs and service offerings. ➕Your gift truly can save a life, and we are most grateful for your support!
Instagram post 2186609742355735913_447843495 When you are doing your Black Friday shopping, please consider adding LEAD (Linking Efforts Against Drugs) as your non-profit on Amazon Smile!
Instagram post 2183012263395604958_447843495 We are hiring a Gala Coordinator! The coordinator will work collaboratively with resources and ultimately be responsible and accountable for the successful execution of our annual gala. Know the perfect person for this position? Please send them our way! www.golead.co/job
Instagram post 2182141917910035256_447843495 Expect to see a lot more from these faces over the next few months! Our Youth Advisory Board is gearing up to bring you a new perspective on advocacy, leadership, and peer support. New members are always welcome! Sign up today www.golead.co/yab
Instagram post 2177792605478604109_447843495 We get it. This time of the year is HARD. It can also be incredibly lonely. If you are feeling down and need someone to talk to, our team is here for you. #mentalhealth #support #textatip
Instagram post 2172086992815564606_447843495 LEAD and District 65 have teamed up to bring you a special parent presentation. This is a must-attend event for parents interested in learning more vaping, marijuana, and how it is affecting our community. We will see you tonight at 7PM @lbms65 Please share to help spread the word!
Instagram post 2172005588715127207_447843495 We realize having an optimist mindset isn't always easy but with practice and mindfulness it is achievable. Challenge yourself to take a step closer to your goals and if you hit a bump, just do the cha-cha. #optimism #mindfulness #mindset #mentalheath #goals #thursdaymotivation
Instagram post 2170670109335857439_447843495 What is your favorite holiday #tradition? Do you wake up early to score the best deals on Black Friday with your friends? Bake festive cookies? See the trains at @chicagobotanic Garden? Or maybe you curl up in front of the fire and watch the Grinch’s heart grow three sizes! It’s never too late to start a tradition with your family or friends. Here are some ideas to get you started! +Christmas scavenger hunt +Sponsor a child or family through an Angel Tree +Have a holiday cookie exchange +Attend the tree lighting in @cityoflakeforestil +Christmas movie marathon +Volunteer at a soup kitchen +Decorate ornaments
Instagram post 2167734532139401214_447843495 @lululemon has it right - the most important answers will never be found in a search bar. If you ever have questions, LEAD is here for you. We love receiving messages and sitting down with community members to answer questions! As always, nothing is off limits.
Instagram post 2166988504574567333_447843495 Here at LEAD, we love Halloween. It’s a time for families to gather together and dress up as their favorite characters! When you’re out trick-or-treating tonight please stay warm and leave your “spirits” behind. #herefortheboos #notthebooze *Parenting win if you find the full-size candy houses*
Instagram post 2166266714743215523_447843495 Excited to be working with Kankakee County for their Teen Conference! Our ED, Andy Duran, is tackling choices and consequences. Thanks for having us! @kccedu
Instagram post 2162670438709219719_447843495 LEAD and Lake Bluff School District 65 invite your to a special parent presentation on vaping and marijuana. This presentation will discuss harming effects, process of addiction, and why some students begin using. Questions? Please email info@golead.co November 7th • 7PM @ LBMS #LEADxLBMS #Marijuana #Vaping #Parenting #Prevention
Instagram post 2161919783929517537_447843495 Love seeing our Text-A-Tip info around town! Many thanks to @lululemon for highlighting this in their Lake Forest store. We are grateful to have participated in their recent Mental Health Panel Discussion. This was a wonderful opportunity to break the stigma and connect with community members. Please message us if you are interested in displaying our material. #lululemonlakeforest #shoplocal #mentalhealth
Instagram post 2160470877702183936_447843495 Next Wednesday, please join LEAD’s Executive Director, Andy Duran, and Audrey Grunst, LCSW & Owner of @simplybeecounseling for our second Ask Us Anything event. Nothing is off limits! We will be talking all things teens, substance use, adolescent mental health, why young people do what they do, and how parents can have effective relationship with their teens. Wednesday, October 30th • 7pm @gortoncommunitycenter
Instagram post 2159761577610398703_447843495 Dazed and Confused by Marijuana Law and How They Affect Your Workplace? 10.22.19 • 9AM • BG Community Arts Center Illinois will become a retail marijuana state in January 2020. This change in law is raising many questions about drug free workplace policies and employer/employee rights. Participants will learn how to write, update, and enforce your drug-free workplace policies in a post-legalized state. This workshop is for small and large employers, for corporations and nonprofits. It is open to chamber members, school administrators, safety managers, HR representatives and more. Leading national expert Jo McGuire from Colorado will show what belongs in an effective workplace policy, discuss policy enforcement, and have Q&A on each section of policy specific to unique needs of participants. William J. Judge JD, LL.M. will also be on hand to address concerns. He is an Illinois-based attorney and past Co-Chairman of the Illinois State Chamber of Commerce Drug-Free Workplace Program. He has over 33 years of experience in the workplace drug testing industry. Coffee & light refreshments will be served. $20 per person. Space is limited. 8:30 am registration. 9:00 am start. Register at: www.golead.co/mpwregistration email info@golead.co with questions.
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