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  • Empower Ohio Teens to Lead Change
    The Ohio Youth-Led Prevention Network (OYLPN) empowers young people across our state to lead the charge in substance misuse prevention, mental health promotion, and positive peer influence. Through leadership, education, and peer-to-peer messaging, these adolescents are creating healthier communities not just for themselves, but for all Ohio youth.
    The OYLPN Youth Council, made up of students in grades 9–12, identifies pressing issues affecting their peers and develops meaningful campaigns to create real community change. From organizing statewide initiatives to leading peer education efforts, council members gain critical leadership skills while promoting healthy choices and reducing the stigma around substance use and mental health.

    Your donation directly supports these young leaders as they:

    • Champion policies that strengthen youth mental health at both the state and national levels.
    • Lead workshops and presentations to reduce stigma and inspire youth-led prevention and advocacy across local, regional, and state audiences.
    • Promote mental wellness and resilience among peers through awareness campaigns and positive engagement.
    • Develop and host a youth-driven podcast series highlighting real conversations and practical insights on mental health.
    • Engage in state and national leadership conferences and trainings to build skills, share experiences, and amplify youth voices in prevention.
    Join us in supporting youth leaders as they break down mental health stigma and advocate for change.

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In Support of Prevention Action Alliance
Prevention Action Alliance is a statewide non-profit working to prevent substance misuse and promote mental health wellness. We provide all Ohioans with opportunities for prevention education, resources and advocacy, with the goal of empowering communities to create local solutions for local problems, because we believe that everyone has a role in prevention.
YOUR GIFT MATTERS

$10

Spark Awareness: Equip 100 youth with mental health bookmarks, stickers and resources that remind them they're not alone.

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$25

Energize Allies: Provide 50 Energizer activities that help adult allies inspire and engage youth-led prevention groups.

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$75

Fuel Leadership: Fuel 20 Youth Council members with a meal that powers their work creating podcasts, shaping advocacy strategies, and building prevention trainings.

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$125

On the Road Again: Help youth travel to statewide meetings where their voices drive prevention forward.

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$250

Break the Stigma: Train 50 youth to lead stigma-reduction efforts in their schools and communities.

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$500

Build Leaders for Life: Send one youth to a national conference to grow as a confident, informed prevention leader.

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$1,000

Share Their Stories: Sponsor an episode of the Dare to Be Aware podcast to amplify youth voices and inspire hope.

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