Hub Coalition Porter County is conducting an anonymous parent survey that only takes 2-3 minutes to complete. The parent survey helps us understand the attitudes about alcohol use that affects the children in the community. Look for us at the County Fair in the Sheriff’s Department booth or take the survey online. According to the Indiana … Continue reading A Call to Action for Prevention
Category: Healthy Living
Shooting Sports Workshop
There will be 2 call out / safety workshops for Shooting Sports. One on March 14th and the second on March 31st. Each workshop will start at 6 PM located at 105 E Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN. We have a SignUp for you to select the day you will be attending. Please sign up for only one of the workshop … Continue reading Shooting Sports Workshop
Center Wildcats January Meeting Report
On January 13, 2022, the Center Wildcats met at the Potter County Expo Center. We started with the pledges and then did roll call. Everyone said their names and what their goals are for 2022. Right now we are working on making place mats for hospice patients, lunch bags for Meals on Wheels, donating socks … Continue reading Center Wildcats January Meeting Report
Teens & Vaping Presentation
All Porter County 4-H 7th-12th graders are invited to the May 17th 4-H Jr. Leader meeting at 6:00 p.m. at the Expo Center. We'll have a guest speaker from the Porter County Tobacco Coalition to talk to our group about the dangers of vaping. Bring a friend and join us for snacks, door prizes, and … Continue reading Teens & Vaping Presentation
Wellness for the Win: Virtual Mindfulness Program
The Indiana 4-H Healthy Living team is proud to present Wellness for the Win: a mindfulness program for youth in grades 6-12 focusing on mindfulness, identity, stress relief, resilience, mental health, goal setting, and overall wellness. Virtual sessions will take place on Monday evenings from April 5 to May 10. Learn more and find the … Continue reading Wellness for the Win: Virtual Mindfulness Program
Get Moving With Porter County 4-H Moves
I pledge my HEAD to clearer thinking, my Heart to greater loyalty, my HANDS to larger service, and my HEALTH to better living... Porter County 4-H Moves is a 4-H Spark Club* designed to encourage the fourth 'H' of healthy living. A place for encouragement, goal setting, and accountability. There is also a group page … Continue reading Get Moving With Porter County 4-H Moves
Youth Mental Health First Aid – for Adults Who Interact with Youth
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a program for individuals who work with youth… like 4-H volunteers and parents! We have the opportunity, if interest exists, to host a virtual session offered on a Saturday in March for local adults. The course is a six-hour course with two hours of pre- coursework and can count … Continue reading Youth Mental Health First Aid – for Adults Who Interact with Youth