Great video… Alameda County looking to adopt responsible producer ordinance that forces pharmaceutical companies to share in the burden of cost of safe disposal

June 25, 2012

(click on photo to view video) Taking Back Lives with Drug Take Back. Improper disposal of medications is a public health and safety issue. Unused medications in the home allow for drug abuse by children and teens. Flushing

Promotion of Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Well-Being

June 8, 2012

Medline Plus: Health Information for You NAMI Website FREE Nevada County Prevention Services SAMHSA’s Resource Center to Promote Acceptance, Dignity, and Social Inclusion Associated with Mental Health

Prevention of Suicide

June 8, 2012

The Trevor Project My Friend is Talking about Suicide, What Should I do? Department of Health: Crisis Center Access Line (Toll Free: 1-800-753-6879) Suicide Prevention Resources

Prevention of Illicit Drug Use and Prescription Drug Misuse and Abuse

June 8, 2012

Stop Medicine Abuse Drug Abuse and Addiction: Easy-to-Read Drug Facts NIDA InfoFacts for Teens

Prevention of Alcohol Abuse

June 8, 2012

Above the Influence Too Smart to Start  National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Center for Excellence National Advisory Council on Alcohol Abuse and Alcohol Prevention Task  Force on College Drinking

Helpful Resources

June 6, 2012

Resources allow us to share what we learn and what we can do as a community to keep our youth healthy, safe, and committed to a positive lifestyle. Here are a few resources to check out. Click on the links below for a list of accessible resources. Community Support Network of Nevada County (CSN) is an inclusive, […]

NEO Hosts Youth-Inspired Fashion Show

June 6, 2012

On May 18th, 2012,  NEO hosted their first full feature fashion show at the Miners Foundry Cultural Center in Nevada City.  The event was truly unique and featured an impressive line up of local designers, as young as 14, who created hand crafted designs.  Over 25 young models participated along with local merchants Goodtimes Board […]

Get Involved: Volunteer Opportunities on the Horizon!

June 6, 2012

Thursday Night Market July – Sept 5pm to 9pm NEO will be making an appearance at the Thursday Night Farmers Market in downtown Grass Valley beginning July 5th, 2012. Last year, NEO hosted a variety of youth oriented projects at this annual street fair that included, but were not limited to, music and dancing, motivational speaking on […]

YouthAware Educational Theatre at the New Conservatory Theatre Center Proudly Presents …

June 6, 2012
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Each school year, thousands of young people are the victims of verbal and physical harassment. Every student should feel safe in school. The Other Side of the Closet by Ed Roy has been touring to Northern California middle and high schools every fall, since 2000 as part of the YouthAware Educational Theatre program with the […]

Celebrating Nevada County Teens: The 2012 Youth Awards

June 5, 2012

The Youth Awards are always a bit of an amazing feat. It is always interesting getting 50 plus young people and their parents to coincide their busy schedules to come together for an evening of reflection, praise and celebration. But, once the first family steps through the doors all the deliberation, planning,  creating option C,D, […]