Educators & Caregivers
Resources
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Need to Know: Teens and Young Adults
Teens and young adults are busy. Staying on track can be hard. Today, a short amount of information goes a long way. Click the link below for this one-pager, and share it with others who Need to Know.
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Back to Campus
This year more students and educators will be heading back to campus and classrooms than in the last two years. The MiPDC wants everyone to have a safe return and healthy year. We are here to help with poison prevention and other educational resources for a safe return and continuing safety all year long.
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Social Media Challenges
With new online messaging apps seemingly popping up daily, parents and caregivers need to be mindful of their children’s technology use more than ever. Social media challenges can happen before parents and educators are aware. Learn more from the American Academy of Pediatrics about safeguarding youth from dangerous internet challenges.
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Mental Health & Recovery Resources
Mental health and recovery resources should be accessible to everyone. Click below for a list of statewide and nationwide organizations who are able to help people of all ages in this region and beyond.
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Crisis Resources for Teens & Young Adults
Youth and young adults needing crisis and mental health resources can access several resources her. Help is available 24/7. Click below for the resource page.
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Hand Washing to Reduce Illness
Hand washing is one of best and practical ways to prevent the spread of illness. Children are back on campus and the fall and winter holiday season are approaching. Make hand washing a priority at home, school, and in public places. Click below to learn how proper hand washing reduces illness and the spread of infection from the CDC.
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CO Safe Schools
Carbon Monoxide Safe Schools’ goal is to bring awareness and education to, not only the general public, but also to stakeholders engaged in creating safer campus environments including journalists, public servants, first responders, school administrators, teachers, and parents. Together, we can achieve CO-safe campuses.
Community Education Needs Assessment
Agencies and institutions seeking education outreach services from the Michigan Poison & Drug Information Center are asked to complete a brief survey to assist us in addressing your community’s educational needs.
Education Outreach Services & Material Requests
To obtain poison prevention materials or to plan education outreach events with the Michigan Poison & Drug Information Center click the button below or call:
1-800-222-1222 and dial extension 2 to reach our Community Outreach Educator or click the link below.
Community Education Outreach-Feedback
For recently attended educational sessions presented by a Michigan Poison & Drug Information Center educator, please complete the post-presentation assessment if not done so already.
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