Safe In NM

Creating Environments Free
of Substance Use

Welcome to SAFE in Northern Michigan!

SAFE in Northern Michigan’s mission is to prevent youth substance use in Antrim, Charlevoix, and Emmet counties by fostering youth development, raising community awareness, advocating for policy and environmental changes, and supporting collaboration through prevention initiatives and education.

 

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NEW PSA: SAFE Youth-What is your why?

Most youth DON’T drink in the SAFE region. Please tap on the link below to view the recent PSA showing all the reasons why SAFE youth members choose NOT to drink alcohol. SAFE in Northern Michigan youth choose to live alcohol free; they share many reasons why it is important to them. What's your why?

SAFE After Hours – November 8, 2024

The November 2024 SAFE in Northern Michigan After Hours event will be held at the Petoskey Field House on Friday, November 8, 2024, featuring activities like arts and crafts, rock climbing, soccer, and a retro arcade. The event will have two sessions, one for middle school students from 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM and another for high school students from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM, with a $5 entry fee that covers activities and dinner (pizza, water, fruit). Scholarships are available - Nichole Flickema can be contacted for more information. 

2024 SAFE in Northern Michigan Data Brief

The 2024 SAFE in Northern Michigan Data Brief provides insights into youth substance use trends in Antrim, Charlevoix, and Emmet counties, highlighting decreases in alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana use over the past decade. Additional data shows how youth perceive substance risks and where they access substances like alcohol and vaping products. Data sources included the Michigan Profile for Healthy Youth (MiPHY), Key Informant Interviews, and Youth Focus groups. To review the 2024 SAFE in NM data brief, click here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1my1wGDA1NFKxmEmoKQmm_mzuzfzJm-I1/view?usp=sharing 

Hidden in Plain SightTrailer

The “Hidden in Plain Sight” trailer is a traveling mock teen bedroom, featuring an interactive exhibit designed to educate parents on emerging substance use trends such as vaping, marijuana, and underage drinking. The goal of touring the trailer is to empower parents and community members with the knowledge to identify youth substance use and understand the risk and protective factors within a youth’s environment. Click here for to view a video highlighting the “Hidden in Plain Sight” Trailer. 

SAFE Youth Participate in the Tobacco Free Kids - Keep MI Kids Tobacco Free Alliance Campaign

SAFE youth members have partnered with the Keep MI Kids Tobacco Free Alliance to raise awareness about the dangers of vaping through a series of videos. These videos highlight the risks of flavored vapes, the addictive nature of vaping, and the impact it has on students in school. Watch the videos below to learn more.  SAFE Youth: The Dangers of Flavored Vapes – A Video by Keep MI Kids Tobacco Free Alliance   SAFE Youth: Vaping is Addictive – A Video by Keep MI Kids Tobacco Free Alliance   SAFE Youth: Vaping Causes Problems at School – A Video by Keep MI Kids Tobacco Free Alliance

Under your roof? Lock it up! FREE lock kits, drug testing kits available

SAFE in Northern Michigan provides free locks for families to use to keep alcohol, medication and other substance safely locked up. SAFE also provides free alcohol and drug testing kits. The locks and kits are available at Health Department of Northwest Michigan offices in Emmet, Charlevoix and Antrim counties, as well as the Mancelona Family Resource Center. Click here for addresses of these locations. 

Events

November 6 (Wednesday)
SAFE in Northern Mi Adult Coalition Meeting
8:30 am - 10:00 am
November 8 (Friday)
SAFE After Hours
3:30 pm - 6:00 pm
SAFE After Hours
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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SAFE In Northern Michigan
  • FACT: 86.8% of Charlevoix County high school students reported NOT using marijuana in the past 30 days.(MiPHY 2022)
  • FACT: 88.6% of Antrim County high school students reported NOT using marijuana in the past 30 days.(MiPHY 2022)
  • In the past 30 days, 15.3 percent of Charlevoix County High School students reported vaping. (MiPHY 2022)
  • In the past 30 days, 12.1 percent of Antrim County High School students reported vaping. (MiPHY 2022)
  • In the past 30 days, 23.4 percent of Emmet County High School students reported vaping. (MiPHY 2022)
  • SAFE is proud to have 109 active youth members, 43 active adult members, and 11 active school partners.
  • From 2014 to 2020, the use of alcohol, tobacco, marijuana and prescription drugs DECREASED around the SAFE region!
  • FACT: 70% of Emmet County high school students reported NOT using marijuana in the past 30 days.(MiPHY 2022)
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