Keeping Spirits High @ Home
Seventh-grader, Dae-Kierra has been shining her light at home with her family during COVID. Like so many young people, she has been staying “safe-at-home” with her family. While being in […]

POSITIVELY ELKHART COUNTY

Seventh-grader, Dae-Kierra has been shining her light at home with her family during COVID. Like so many young people, she has been staying “safe-at-home” with her family. While being in close quarters with those we love can be challenging for some of us, Dae-Kierra has been helping out and keeping spirits high at home.

She is helping her mom with cooking, cleaning, and even checks in with her mom when she seems down. When her younger brother would get frustrated with his e-learning assignments, Dae-Kierra would help and encourage him.

Dae-Kierra is looking forward to gymnastics, has an incredible singing voice, and wants to volunteer in the community once her family has transportation. Dae-Kierra is a shining example of being present and helpful at home. Sometimes helping your family get through a hard time, being that steady encourager, and an example to your siblings is about the best do-gooder thing you can do. Way to be AWESOME Dae-Kierra! Keep up the good work. #WeRPositive you’re a blessing to those who know you.

Positively Elkhart County is a youth prevention program supported by the Elkhart County Drug-Free Partnership. We are in search of stories like Dae-Kierra’s and Charlee’s. If you know of a young person in Elkhart County whose good deeds are helping make life better for others, please let us know on the form below.

We know young people in Elkhart County are making positive life choices. We know because we ask them. Share your good with us!

We believe that healthy truths reduce use.

The healthy truth: Teens in Elkhart County aren’t drinking, smoking or using drugs.

But their peers think they are — and that makes a big difference.

Positively Elkhart County is a social norming campaign that aims to change students’ attitudes, behaviors and perceptions surrounding alcohol and drug use.

The goal of our program is to show students in our community that drinking and using drugs is NOT the norm and is NOT “cool.” Research shows this approach will reduce use over time.

Most teens in Elkhart County are making positive choices about alcohol, nicotine, and other drugs.

However, many believe they are in the minority and their typical peers engage in substance use. What teens think about their peers’ behavior has a strong influence on their own choices.

Our surveys show that high school students who believe their typical peer uses drugs or alcohol are 2-3 times more likely to engage in use themselves.

TEEN DRINKING OVER PAST 30 DAYS

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When Students Believe Their Typical Peer Drinks

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When Students Know Their Typical Peers Do NOT Drink

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