Educators & Caregivers

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.