Holcomb Prevention and Education Services

Upcoming S.P.O.T. Events at Holcomb:

For High School Students:
Monday, June 22 - Dynamic Discussions - 4 - 5pm
Tuesday, June 23 - FREE Skate Party! 6 - 8:30pm
^Please note that this event is held at the CN Skate Palace in Aston, PA
Wednesday, June 24 - Walk n' Talk - 3:30 - 5pm
Thursday, June 25 - Beads for Needs - 3:30 - 5pm
Thursday, June 25 - Wii Tournament - 6 - 8pm
Monday, June 29 - Dynamic Discussions - 4 - 5pm

For Middle School Students:
Friday, June 19 - Friday Flicks Movie Night - 7 - 9pm
Tuesday, June 23 - FREE Skate Party! 6 - 8:30pm
^Please note that this event is held at the CN Skate Palace in Aston, PA
Wednesday, June 24 - Walk n' Talk - 3:30 - 5pm
Thursday, June 25 - Beads for Needs - 3:30 - 5pm
Thursday, June 25 - Wii Tournament - 6 - 8pm

*Also, EVERY Monday and Friday is open time at The Corner S.P.O.T.! Come in, hang out, do your homework, or play the Wii - it's up to you! It's open to Middle AND High School students every Monday and Friday from 3pm - 5pm!

To download the S.P.O.T. parent packet, click here!
To view Upcoming Events from April-June 2009, click here!
To view S.P.O.T. Summer events, click here!

To find out more information about The S.P.O.T., check out The S.P.O.T.'s new website at: www.thespot.vpweb.com

COPE End of the Year Breakfast!

Fun times were had by all who attended the COPE (Committee on Prevention Education) End of the Year Breakfast on Wednesday, June 17, 2009. The breakfast was held for all of the COPE members to celebrate their many achievements from the past year. Mini-Grants and Contracted Services were also talked about and below is more information on what they are and how to apply for this funding.

Ten Mini-Grants of up to a $1,000 maximum will be awarded to post-prom groups for alcohol/drug-free after prom parties. Contracted Services will be awarded to grassroots community groups (Act 211 groups, PTO’s, civic associations, community tasks forces, etc.) for a maximum amount of $5,000 that wish to implement activities, educational programming, school or community events that are specific to preventing youth substance use and/or increasing community awareness of substance abuse issues.

Groups that wish to receive funding must complete a formal application and join the COPE, the countywide coalition working to prevent alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use among youth. Completed applications must be received by Monday, July 13, 2009 at 4 p.m. Notification of awards will be made by August 25, 2009, and funds will be distributed at the COPE September 2009 meeting. For more information, please call Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems at 484-444-0412.

Interested in applying for a Mini-Grant or Contracted Services? Click here to download the application. If you would like the application sent to you in Microsoft Word 2003, please email Aria at aburgess@holcombbhs.org

Remember, all applications for Mini-Grants and Contracted Services are due to our office on Monday, July 13, 2009 at 4 p.m.!!

Below are pictures from the COPE End of the Year Breakfast that took place at Generations Restaurant in Media, PA.

Thank you to all the COPE members for all that you do!!

Introducing....DCYC Summer Programs!

DCYC: Be Part of the Summer Adventure!
Only $25 per week-long session!
For youth entering 8th or 9th grades only.

DCYC’s Summer Program targets teens entering eighth and ninth grade because these years have been found to be the most transitional and therefore most experimental. Studies show youth are more likely to engage in risk taking behaviors during these years including drug and alcohol use. Alternative activities focusing on leadership, community involvement, and increased family communication are protective factors that have been shown to increase positive behaviors. Each workshop uses evidence-based curricula and is split into two parts: 1 1/2 hours of programming and 1 1/2 hours of teambuilding or leadership adventure activity.

To see the brochure, please click here!

Spring Break 2009 Deemed a Success!

Below are pictures from our Bowling trip and our 2nd semi-annual Young Entrepreneur Fair:

Thanks to everyone who came out and participated in our fun activities!

Thank you to all schools/organizations who submitted posters for the 2009 poster contest!

We received over 1,300 posters!

The winners for the 2009 Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Awareness Poster Contest are:

1st K-2: Hannah Nguyen, Russell Elementary
2nd K-2: Morgan Mack, Our Lady of Fatima
3rd K-2: Sarah McGarrity, Annunciation B.V.M.
4th K-2: Sara Biunno, Our Lady of Fatima

1st 3-5: Isabelle Rosini, Annunciation B.V.M.
2nd 3-5: Olivia Thelon, Highland Park Elementary
3rd 3-5: Tonya Kuranaruk, Russell Elementary
4th 3-5: Jaclyn Gavin, Our Lady of Fatima

1st 6-8: Alexis Connell, Norwood School
2nd 6-8: Laura Barrett, Norwood School
3rd 6-8: Talia Kaplan, Springton Lake Middle School
4th 6-8: Cierra Boyle, Our Lady of Fatima

Best Overall: Daniel Smith, Home-schooled
Best Art: Lynn Dieu, Highland Park Elementary
Best Message: Fiona Bradley, Annunciation B.V.M.

Thank you for your continued support!

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