In 2009 a community assessment commitee collected, analyzed, and evaluated data from the greater Hillsboro area about youth attitudes and behaviors regarding substance use and abuse.
Recently, I was asked to describe our work in what was defined as an “elevator speech.” In two minutes or less; what do we do and how do we do it. I failed miserably. The big green elephant in the room is what the prevention world likes to call “environmental strategies.” What in the world [...]
We want to thank all of the HILLSBORO vendors who participated in this year’s Prom Perfect Campaign: Thank You Prom Perfect Partaners!
How your donations help:
With prom nights on the way, area businesses, community drug and alcohol coalitions and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office have teamed up to promote the Prom Perfect campaign, “for a safe and sober prom night.”
To see what’s going on every month with HEY! check out the calendar.
The Hillsboro Argus Hillsboro School District District changing misperceptions, behavior with social norms campaigns By Carol Renaud Special to The Argus Peer pressure. Most middle and high school students admit they do certain things as a result of peer pressure. It is a powerful force among this age group because more than anything else, teenagers [...]