Provides an evidence-based educational curriculum, programs, practices and strategies focusing on prevention and awareness, such as underage drinking, substance abuse, cyber bullying, teen suicide, as well as life and career skills and gender-specific programming to compliment in-school curriculum and the out-of-school activities. The training and evidence-based prevention program will benefit youths ages 11 to 18 in middle and high schools (6th – 12th grade), teachers, parents, families and the community in Maui.
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May 6, 2021 These posters were made yesterday to deliver to the nurses @halemakua next week. Mahalo for taking care of Maui’s Kūpuna. Alongside a little perler bead fun 💙![]()
#MEOyouthservices #mahalokeakua #communitylove #kupunacare
May 4th, 2021 when two amazing things collide. Happy teacher appreciation + May the fourth be with you! Posters for our MEO head starts teachers, Mahalo for taking care of Maui’s keiki. #MEOyouthservices #givethanks #drawingoftheday #punnycards
Community Action Promise
The Promise of Community Action
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MEO Youth Services is kicking off Community Action Month in May 2021! Youth and Staff collaborated on this video reciting the community action promise.
April 27, 2021 Did you know that #stressawareness is also this month. Feeling emotional and nervous or having trouble sleeping and eating can be normal reactions to stress. Here are some healthy ways you can deal with stress:![]()
• Take care of your self. Eat healthy, exercise, get plenty of sleep, and give yourself a break if you feel stressed out. ![]()
• Talk to others. Share your problems and how you are feeling and coping with a parent, friend, counselor, doctor or pastor.![]()
• Avoid drugs and alcohol. These may seem to help, but they can create additional problems and increase the stress you are already feeling. ![]()
• Take a break. If news events are causing you stress, take a break from listening or watching news.![]()
• Recognize when you need more help. If problems continue seek help, talk to a psychologist, social worker or professional counselor. For our program day,![]()
we took a nice little hike, to enjoy the fresh air in Makawao #howdoyoudealwithstress #meoyouthservices
April 22, 2021 Make earth day #everyday Here are 4 easy things that you can do to reduce your carbon footprint. ![]()
1. Stop buying your water in plastic, use a reusable water bottle.![]()
2. Incorporate walking or biking to some of your short trip destinations![]()
3. Turn off lights and unplug devices when you are not using them.![]()
4. Use cold water cycle for washing clothes.![]()
We did a clean up near Kahului harbor. Pictured is cigarette butts and bottle caps in an açaí bowl & large fountain drink. We picked up close to 700 🚬🚬