Some grandparents have had to become the caregivers for their grandchildren while some mothers and fathers in WV are working to get back on their feet from opioid and substance misuse. The holidays can be cruel, especially for children, but your generous donation will help provide them with a wonderful holiday! Do You Have What It Takes To Be A Game Changer? Youth and young adults are choosing to take a stand and change the conversation, change their futures and Change the Game related to their physical and emotional health and wellbeing. West Virginia Game Changers is an initiative designed to educate, support and empower our youth to make healthy choices as they prepare to be our leaders of tomorrow. Our youth and their peers will help influence positive community development. Our goal is to encourage our youth to lead by example through healthy lifestyles, improve the future, and make a difference in the state of West Virginia. Endorsed by Governor Jim Justice, WV Game Changers’ mission is clear – inspire our youth to help change the game in West Virginia. Fueled by what is believed to be the largest Public-Private Coalition in the nation, state departments, agencies, and organizations are teaming with the private business sector to meet not only the opioid and substance misuse issue in the state but vaping, tobacco and alcohol misuse, teen suicide and the state’s bursting-at-the-seams foster parenting program. In addition, programs geared toward proper nutrition leading to a healthier lifestyle. Whatever your interests may be, and whatever that inspires you to become – be a game-changer. Now is the time to stand up and lead the next generation of change in West Virginia. These GameChangers come from all walks of life and every corner of our state. Because choices can Change the Game. West Virginia high school kids have come a long way! Looking at the numbers, they’re already Changing the Game – and they have been for years. Youth have been Changing the Game with healthy decisions. As new challenges emerge – like the Opioid Epidemic – they need real facts and support to continue making good choices. GameChangers is here to empower WV youth – with straight-up facts and information, solid support and major amplification of their voice as they work to Change the Game in their local communities, statewide and beyond. It can happen to anybody. While many people take Prescription Opioids as directed under a doctor’s care, there are risks that we should know. Risks include: Citations: National Institute on Drug Abuse for Teens; National Institute on Drug Abuse Stand up and stand out. Fact: Most youth and young adults are NOT involved in substance misuse and other unhealthy behaviors. In Fact: The majority of WV youth are making a positive difference. GameChangers is here to amplify these positive choices, voices and actions – to Change the Game, improve the future and make a difference for WV. What is GameChangers? GameChangers is the youth-led prevention, peer-to-peer influence, positive youth development and community enhancement organization designed to educate, support and empower teens to make healthy choices and become leaders. While we’re focused on the Opioid Epidemic, GameChangers have a positive impact on much, much more. Become a GameChanger If you’re a GameChanger – or want to become one – check back here to find local groups, sign up to win GameChangers swag, gift cards, scholarship opportunities and more! TAC stands for “Teen Advisory Council,” which is a representative group of youth from across the state working together to help define, shape and guide the entire GameChanger organization. It’s an awesome responsibility and a great opportunity! Here’s where to find it. If you or someone you know may need help with drug dependence or addiction, these trusted resources can help. GameChangers is here to draw attention to the fantastic groups and organizations working with youth and young adults in local communities. Listed below are several of these outstanding resources. Recovery Resources:
The Game Changer Opioid Awareness and Substance Misuse Summit. Watch the video below.
It’s all about choices.
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Opioid dependence can happen in just FIVE DAYS.
Become a GameChanger!
Getting Help – can really Change the Game.
West Virginia Teens are Changing the Game!
