Prevention Works

04/21/2026

Big news for our North County friends — Pop Cans for Prevention just got easier! You can now bring your can and bottle donations right to Can Kings in Fredonia.

Local businesses, we’d love your help too! If you collect cans at your workplace, consider donating them to support prevention efforts right here in our community.

In a hurry? No problem. If you’re donating, you don’t have to wait in line! Simply let an employee know your cans are for Prevention Works and you can leave it with them!

04/20/2026

Take a second look before you sip.
Knowing what you’re drinking helps you stay in control.

04/16/2026

It might feel like “everyone is doing it”, but the data says otherwise. 87% of local youth reported not drinking in the past 30 days.
Let’s keep reinforcing what’s actually the norm!

04/16/2026

🎨✨ Celebrating Youth Creativity & Prevention in Chautauqua County ✨🎨
Prevention Works was proud to host our 2026 Creative Contest Awards Ceremony at the James Prendergast Library Association, celebrating 25 years of youth creativity during Alcohol Awareness Month!
Formerly known as the Poster Contest, this year’s expanded Creative Contest welcomed posters, poems, songs, and photographs from students in grades 3–12, all centered on the theme “Rise Above the Influence.” The creativity, insight, and talent on display were truly inspiring.
🏆 2026 Creative Contest Winners
Honorable Mentions
• Caedyn LaCrout – Southwestern Middle School
• Aubrey Giles & Charlotte Emhardt – Chautauqua Lake High School
Elementary School (Grades 3–5)
🥉 Gannon Carr – Westfield Elementary
🥈 Jacquelyn Johnson – Westfield Elementary
🥇 Drew Huyck – Westfield Elementary
Middle School (Grades 6–8)
🥉 Allison Tunison – Westfield Middle School
🥈 Emilie Roush – Southwestern Middle School
🥇 Loralei Link – Southwestern Middle School
High School (Grades 9–12)
🥉 Bailee Taggart – Silver Creek High School
🥈 Lucy Bullaro – Panama High School
🥇 Emili Sikorski – Silver Creek High School
🌟 Billie Jean Hubert Grand Prize Award
• Michael Jauss, Lucas Horivath & Tristan Gibbs – Chautauqua Lake High School
This year’s Grand Prize was especially meaningful as it was renamed the Billie Jean Hubert Grand Prize Award, honoring the memory and legacy of Billie Jean Hubert—former Executive Director, Associate Director, and Board Member of Prevention Works. Her husband joined us for the ceremony as we celebrated her lasting impact on prevention and community health.
👏 Congratulations to all our winners and heartfelt thanks to every student who participated and every supporter who helped make this event possible!
Watch the Ceremony on YouTube!👇
https://youtu.be/-_AveIixuaY?si=fYlGui8CgK_eAOgM

04/15/2026

🌱 FREE Team Awareness Trainings – Join Us! 🌱

Prevention Works is offering two free interactive Team Awareness trainings focused on resilience, wellness, and building healthier habits for yourself and those you support. These sessions are a great opportunity to learn practical strategies you can apply in both your personal and professional life.

📅 April 27 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Resilience & Thriving (The Secret Power of Stress)
Learn how to turn stress into a positive resource, identify your coping strengths, set goals for managing stress, and explore mind-body tools that support resilience. Participants will also receive a workbook with exercises they can continue using after the training.

📅 May 18 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Empowered Health Consciousness
Explore ways to build healthier daily habits, increase health awareness, and learn strategies that help reduce the risk of prescription drug misuse while supporting overall wellness.

📍 Location: Prevention Works, 1 E. Main Street, Falconer, NY

💻 Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/nuS9PqcN7E?origin=lprLink

These free trainings are open to anyone interested in strengthening resilience, improving wellbeing, and supporting healthier communities. Space may be limited, so we encourage early registration!

📞 Questions?
716-664-3608 (Falconer) | 716-366-4623 (Dunkirk)
📧 info@preventionworks.us

04/13/2026

You’re your teen’s #1 influence, even when it doesn’t feel like it. The conversations you have about alcohol matter more than you think.
It may feel uncomfortable, and they might not always show it, but they’re listening. Keep showing up and keep the conversation going.

Need support? Our parenting support groups are here for you!
Click here to find the group that works best for you: https://preventionworks.us/

04/10/2026

April is Alcohol Awareness Month and a good time to check in on your habits. What would your weekend look like without alcohol?
Even a couple days can make a difference, giving you better sleep, more energy, and a clearer head.

Not sure what to do instead? Keep it simple, get outside, hang with friends, or just take some time to reset!

Need support? NYS HOPEline is available 24/7:
1-877-8-HOPENY

04/08/2026

Prevention Educator Breanne Reagle and Outreach Specialist Autumn Gross had a great time at the Game of REAL Life event hosted by GA Family Services today!

It was great connecting with youth, sharing resources on healthy decision-making, and highlighting opportunities to get involved with our Youth Action Committee through the HOPE Chautauqua Coalition.

We're always grateful when we can engage, educate, and support our community 💜

04/01/2026

Day 2 of Hope and Healing Conference for Family and Communities:

https://youtu.be/vbR85-EnGyM?si=uvz1CQ1eEA--cXdc
Family & Community Day, Camp Hope: Where Stories Grow, will take place on Saturday, June 6 at SUNY Fredonia’s Williams Center. This free event is designed for families, caregivers, youth, and community members and offers connection, resources, and practical tools related to mental health, substance use prevention, recovery, and overall wellness.

We encourage you to share this video directly with clients, families, and your networks to help increase awareness and participation.

To make it easy to attend, registration for the Free Family Access Pass includes questions about transportation needs and dietary considerations so we can support accessibility for all participants.
Register Here: https://hopeandhealingconference.com/

Be part of the 2026 Hope & Healing Conference of Western New York by helping connect families to a powerful day of support, resources, and community.“Camp Ho...