
The episode covers the Ray County coalition meeting focused on youth substance abuse prevention and a candidate forum discussing local governance issues.
**Meeting Summary** The Ray County coalition meeting featured presentations on youth substance abuse prevention and mental health programming, followed by a nonpartisan candidate forum. Presenters highlighted school-based campaigns reaching 530 students, including anti-vaping and prom-season alcohol prevention initiatives. Chelsea Lane of Nurture Path described two programs funded by opioid settlement dollars through Beacon Mental Health: "Parenting Through Tough Times," a virtual class for caregivers, and "Mind Over Mood," a teen class held at Ray County Library in partnership with the juvenile office. The candidate forum included presiding commissioner, county clerk, and state representative candidates discussing budget priorities, youth mental health services, evidence-based prevention programs, and expanding youth organizations' access to schools. ===== FULL DESCRIPTION ===== **Show Notes: Ray County Coalition Meeting and Candidate Forum** **Meeting Overview** This recording captures a comprehensive meeting of the Ray County community, featuring presentations from the local youth substance abuse prevention coalition and a subsequent nonpartisan candidate forum. The primary…
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