Today's Youth - Tomorrow's Leaders (TYTL)
If interested in joining contact Partnership at 256-539-7339 or by email at info@thedrugfreepartnership.org
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A Message from tytl
Visit the TYTL Website at www.tytlonline.com to track our progress!
Want to connect? You'll find us at www.facebook.com/tytlpartnership, @tytlpartnership on twitter
Want to connect? You'll find us at www.facebook.com/tytlpartnership, @tytlpartnership on twitter
Announcing for 2018 - 2019
Today's youth, tomorrow'S leaders
Most likely you are aware of the dangers of prescription pill abuse. It is now the fastest growing drug epidemic that is destroying young and old alike. The facts are alarming. Drugs are now the number one accidental killer in the U.S. with the vast majority of deaths caused by prescription meds and the upswing in heroin use.
To address this problem, the Partnership has developed a new community-wide program, Today’s Youth, Tomorrow’s Leaders (TYTL) that is already influencing young people as well as adults to better understand the impact and dangers of prescription pills and opioids..
For the past five years, students have participated in TYTL (beginning in September 2013) and have been successful in reaching many in the community with much-needed information about prescription pill abuse and the resurgence of heroin. Since TYTL's inception more than 120 high school students from all thee school systems have been trained by community leaders and law enforcement agents. They developed a TYTL website and “Chill the Pill”, "Halt the Heroin" and "Fight Fentanyl" social media campaigns (via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, etc.). Members of the TYTL speaker’s bureau component have spoken at Partnership board meetings, press conferences, school boards, city councils, TV talk shows etc. These activities are ongoing throughout the year.
Partnership is now accepting applications for TYTL 6.0 membership
To address this problem, the Partnership has developed a new community-wide program, Today’s Youth, Tomorrow’s Leaders (TYTL) that is already influencing young people as well as adults to better understand the impact and dangers of prescription pills and opioids..
For the past five years, students have participated in TYTL (beginning in September 2013) and have been successful in reaching many in the community with much-needed information about prescription pill abuse and the resurgence of heroin. Since TYTL's inception more than 120 high school students from all thee school systems have been trained by community leaders and law enforcement agents. They developed a TYTL website and “Chill the Pill”, "Halt the Heroin" and "Fight Fentanyl" social media campaigns (via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, etc.). Members of the TYTL speaker’s bureau component have spoken at Partnership board meetings, press conferences, school boards, city councils, TV talk shows etc. These activities are ongoing throughout the year.
Partnership is now accepting applications for TYTL 6.0 membership
what is it?
This program involves 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th and college-age students who will be trained by community leaders involved with law enforcement, media, political, public health, and education, to effectively address the dangers of prescription pill abuse at local assemblies, churches, and civic groups about prescription pill abuse and other emerging drug trends.
How it works
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Partnership is looking for 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students in Huntsville/Madison County with good character traits and a desire to make a positive difference in their community. Additionally, students need to have a positive attitude, average or better grades, a good school attendance record, and school pride.
Click here for application. You may email the application and parental consent form to info@partnershipforadrugfreecommunity.org or mail directly to: Partnership for a Drug-Free Community, P.O. Box 2603, Huntsville, AL 35804. |
Call the Partnership office with any questions at 256-539-7339 |
past tytl campaigns
TYTL 4.0 members decided to tackle the growing trend in fentanyl abuse
and developed a Fight Fentanyl logo and t-shirts sporting the logo. |
TYTL 4.0 gathered in Partnership's office on a chilly January Saturday for a working meeting to update TYTL website, facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages and accounts.
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TYTL 4.0 teens, Janaiya Mason, Glenda Booker and Matthew Henson work sign-in table for Partnership's Town Forum attendees on July 21, 2017.
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Members of the Huntsville/Madison County community gather at Redstone Federal
Credit Union to learn about the current drug threats at the Town Forum in July. |
TYTL has entered its third year with more local youth who are dedicated to making a difference in the drug culture. Prescription pills are a main focus of the TYTL program. This year, TYTL is also tackling heroin. Adding to the "Chill the Pill" campaign, TYTL is adding its new campaign, "Halt the Heroin."
Several friends talking about TYTL and its impact on their lives.
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Brekeese Pierce, passionately declares his eye opening experiences with TYTL at a Partnership for a Drug-Free Community board meeting.
Along with being a drug-prevention program, TYTL is a family.
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TYTL members having a great time with Pastor Dave Draper-- a self-published author and vice president of Partnership for a Drug-Free Community.
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putting in the time ...Today's Youth - Tomorrow's Leaders participants have been working in group meetings and on individual projects at the Partnership office during January and February 2013. TYTL members work after school and on Saturday mornings in preparation for the launch of its first public awareness campaign focusing on the dangers of prescription pill abuse. The group students from schools across Huntsville, Madison and Madison County plans to kickoff its campaign in March 2014! More details to come soon. |
TYTL holds first meeting on Saturday, September 28, 2013
Dr. Larry Robey, Madison County Health Officer, talks to students about health problems related to prescription pill abuse.
Some of the brightest young minds from 12 schools throughout Huntsville, Madison and Madison County are already brainstorming ideas that they will use to help educate our community about the dangers of prescription pill abuse.
In all, 36 students showed up on time and ready to learn different aspects of the problem during the first day of the Partnership's Today's Youth - Tomorrow's Leaders Program. The meeting was from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Sept. 28 at the City of Huntsville Public Safety Training Center. |
The students heard from:
Students work in small groups to brainstorm ideas
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Mason, a high school senior in another county, shares his personal story about prescription pill abuse.
After a break for lunch, the students participated in group sessions to discuss what they learned and to begin thinking of what type of message they would like to create to share the information they're learning in the program. More details to follow as the students solidify their plans. They meet again on Saturday, Oct. 5. They will hear from more experts, gather more information, and work together on a new public education campaign. |
Our sponsors
The Partnership is a nonprofit agency. We could not provide high-quality programs without the generous donations of local companies and individuals who understand the importance of keeping drug-related issues in the forefront. We are very appreciative of their support. If you do business with or know any of our sponsors, please tell them thanks for supporting the Partnership TYTL program. If you would like to donate to help support TYTL, click here.
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