Parent Support
Guidance, tips, and resources to help parents and caregivers support prevention at home.
Kratom and 7-OH: What Is It and What Should You Know?
Kratom has been swirling around the scene for quite a few years, with some peaks and valleys of awareness in Ulster County. You may have
Seeking Adult Voices
As we promoted in our blog last week, we have been urging all youth from Ulster County in grades 9th through 12th to complete, by
2026 Youth Prevention Survey
Every two years, Ulster Prevention Council spearheads the Ulster County Youth Development Survey to the youth in Ulster County, ages 9th through 12th grades. Historically,
Hidden in Plain Sight?
This week has seen Ulster Prevention Council stepping foot inside the schools for our first school events of the year! Freshman orientation brought us into
Does Modified Risk Need to Be Modified?
Rich Berry. Autumn Spice. Cappuccino. Citrus. Cinnamon. These aren’t drinks at Starbucks, but flavors of ZYN nicotine pouches recently authorized by the U.S. Food and
As Summer Comes to An End . . .
As we reach mid-August and our last few weeks of summer before Labor Day, it is important to realize the dangers that can be prevalent
Blueberry Festival, Here We Come!
As the temperature rises to sweltering highs (as it does in August), UPC is looking forward to being part of one of Ulster County’s favorite
Get to Know Us: Prevention Educators
We are almost halfway through summer and in the midst of preparing for a very busy 2026-2027 school year with an updated evidence-based program that
Summer Media Challenge Deep Dive: Interview with the Educators of UPC About the Challenge
It was so wonderful to be able to meet with all three Prevention Educators and get a deeper understanding, and some good advice, about the
Snap the Moment, Share the Meaning!
Summer is not only a time for having fun outside and taking vacations—it’s all about the moments. I am sure, no matter what age you
Happy 250th Birthday, America!
Happy Independence Day! It is America’s 250th Birthday and something to celebrate. However, with that celebration, comes parties and events that contain alcohol and other
Welcome to Our Blogs!
Summer has arrived and the weather is starting to heat up! So is our new website—it’s heating up with our new blogs! Let me introduce
Hidden in Plain Sight
Knowledge is power. Let’s educate ourselves. As a parent of a teen who may be using drugs, you might feel powerless. However, there are things
Stay Informed. Stay Aware.
If you want more information about Hidden in Plain Sight, or would like to discuss bringing a workshop to your organization, contact us for more information.