
Educators & Caregivers
RESOURCES
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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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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.
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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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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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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.

Partnership for Poison Prevention Education
Schools, local health departments, community action agencies, tribal health services, and other human service agencies located in the state of Michigan are invited to collaborate with the MiPDC to provide Poison Prevention Education services in the communities they serve.
PROGRAMS
General Poison Prevention (Adults)
General Poison Prevention (Youth)
Medication Safety (Adults)
Medication Safety (Youth)
Substance Misuse Prevention (Adults)
Substance Misuse Prevention (Youth)
Your Poison Center: MiPDC Overview (Youth and Adults)
Food Safety (Youth and Adults)
Seasonal Poison Prevention (all ages)
Outdoor Poison Prevention (all ages)
“Everyone Can Help!” Poison Prevention for Pre-K through 1st Grade
“Everyone Can Help!” Medication Safety for Pre-K through 1st Grade
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-Needs Assessment
Provide information to help the Michigan Poison & Drug Information Center assist your organization or educational institution with Public Safety & Poison Prevention education needs.
Community Education Outreach-Feed Back
If you have attended an organizational or community-based education outreach session with the MiPDC Poison Center Educator, please click the link to complete a short evaluation and provide your feedback. Thank you!