Youth in Charge

Prevent Gun Violence.

Every child deserves to grow up safe—in their home, at school, and in their community. We can all play a role in preventing gun violence:

🔹 Ensure secure storage and safety checks so firearms don’t fall into the wrong hands.
🔹 Store firearms securely to help prevent shootings and accidental shootings.
🔹 Talk about gun safety and take steps to protect children and families.

Protecting our kids starts with creating safer communities. Let’s choose prevention, responsibility, and safety.

Learn more about gun safety and prevention:
👉 Brady United

#ProtectKids #PreventGunViolence #GunSafety #SafeStorage #CommunitySafety #KeepKidsSafe

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Sometimes the message is simple: your body deserves better. Choose healthy habits and make choices that support your health and your future. 💚

Seek Support? Call: 988 or visit https://988lifeline.org/

Maybe it’s not just about how much time we spend online, but what we experience while we’re there.

Social media can connect us, inspire us, and help us feel less alone—but it can also affect how we feel about ourselves.

What does social media mean for our mental well-being, especially for young people?

👉 Read the full article and learn more:
Social Media and Youth Mental Health

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We are less alone when we turn to each other. The Mental Health Coalition (https://www.thementalhealthcoalition.org/belonging/ has tips for fostering connection and how to find people to connect through technology. #YouMatterMN #StartTheConversation

Created by Step Up Youth 2026

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Family should be a place where we feel safe, supported, and loved.

Drug abuse can affect the whole family—creating emotional pain, financial stress, broken trust, and constant worry. This youth-created message reminds us that our choices can impact the people we love. Let’s support one another and choose a healthier path.

Seek Support? Call: 988 or visit https://988lifeline.org/

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What gives you energy, and what drains it?

Be mindful of what you allow into your mind. Guard your mind and choose only that which positively supports your mental health.

Want to learn more about Mental Health? Call: 988 Or visit https://988lifeline.org/ & nami.org

#MentalHealth #SelfCare #Wellness

Created by Step Up Youth 2025

Peace begins with how we treat one another and how we stand up for one another.

Every kind word, every act of inclusion, and every time we don’t tolerate bullying helps create a safer, more peaceful community.

Let’s stand together. If you see something, say something. Use this anonymous reporting system: Sandy Hook Promise’s Say Something:

Phone: 1-844-572-9669 (24/7/365 crisis hotline)

Website: sandyhookpromise.org/say-something-tips

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#STOPSchoolViolence #BullyingPrevention #AnonymousReporting #SaySomething #ViolencePrevention #SpeakUp #EndTheSilence