The Prevention Platform

The Prevention Platform - National Physical Fitness and Sports Month

Celebrate National Physical Fitness & Sports Month with us this May! We’re sitting down with Jordan Legath, a Health and Physical Education teacher with over 18 years of experience mentoring youth. In this session, we’ll explore the role that movement plays in our daily routines, the link between exercise and mental well-being, and practical strategies for families to stay active together. About Valley Youth House: Valley Youth House does more than just provide homes for youth in Pennsylvania who are experiencing abuse and homelessness. We partner with thousands of individuals each year to build a solid foundation for young people and their families. With dedicated street outreach, housing, counseling, skills training, health, prevention, and intervention services, we empower resilient young people in establishing promising futures. The Youth Education Program is funded in part by the Lehigh County Department of Drug and Alcohol. Their commitment to prevention efforts across Lehigh County allows us to produce this podcast. Follow Us on Social Media! ⁠Facebook⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/ValleyYouthHouse/] ⁠Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/valleyyouthhouse] ⁠LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/valley-youth-house/]

The Prevention Platform - Stress Awareness Month

Welcome back to The Prevention Platform! This April, in recognition of Stress Awareness Month, we're taking a look at stress in young people: what does it look like, where does it come from, and how the adults in their lives can make a real difference. We're joined by Justine McAllister, who is a School-Based Therapist with Valley Youth House. She has over 15 years of experience in the mental health field, including as a Family Therapist. About Valley Youth House: Valley Youth House does more than just provide homes for youth in Pennsylvania who are experiencing abuse and homelessness. We partner with thousands of individuals each year to build a solid foundation for young people and their families. With dedicated street outreach, housing, counseling, skills training, health, prevention, and intervention services, we empower resilient young people in establishing promising futures. The Youth Education Program is funded in part by the Lehigh County Department of Drug and Alcohol. Their commitment to prevention efforts across Lehigh County allows us to produce this podcast. Follow Us on Social Media! ⁠Facebook⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/ValleyYouthHouse/] ⁠Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/valleyyouthhouse] ⁠LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/valley-youth-house/]

The Prevention Platform - National Nutrition Month

Welcome back to the Prevention Platform Podcast! March is National Nutrition Month, and today we are talking about the powerful role that nutrition plays in prevention, from supporting physical growth to strengthening focus, mood, and overall resilience. In this episode, we are joined by Alexandra Evans and Kelsey Henry, registered dietitians on the Health Promotion and Wellness team at Capital Blue Cross. They spend their time helping families make realistic, sustainable choices when it comes to food and health, and will share practical strategies on how to help young people in your life develop positive and healthy relationships with food. About Valley Youth House: Valley Youth House does more than just provide homes for youth in Pennsylvania who are experiencing abuse and homelessness. We partner with thousands of individuals each year to build a solid foundation for young people and their families. With dedicated street outreach, housing, counseling, skills training, health, prevention, and intervention services, we empower resilient young people in establishing promising futures. Follow Us on Social Media! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/ValleyYouthHouse/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/valleyyouthhouse] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/valley-youth-house/]

The Prevention Platform - Teen Dating & Relationships

In honor of Healthy Relationship Month, we are talking about how adults can guide young people toward safe, respectful and healthy relationships, especially when it comes to teen dating and navigating social media. We are joined by Geraldine Infante, Children's Advocacy Director at Turning Point of the Lehigh Valley. Geraldine works with youth and families to provide trauma-informed prevention programs focused on healthy relationships and violence prevention. In this episode, Geraldine shares practical strategies for parents and caregivers to start important conversations, spot early warning signs and support teens in building healthy connections. About Valley Youth House: Valley Youth House does more than just provide homes for youth in Pennsylvania who are experiencing abuse and homelessness. We partner with thousands of individuals each year to build a solid foundation for young people and their families. With dedicated street outreach, housing, counseling, skills training, health, prevention, and intervention services, we empower resilient young people in establishing promising futures. Follow Us on Social Media! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/ValleyYouthHouse/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/valleyyouthhouse] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/valley-youth-house/]

The Prevention Platform - Youth Wellness

In honor of January being Wellness Month, we are joined by Britani Harrison, MSW, a Wellness Educator at Valley Youth House's Achieving Independence Center in Philadelphia. In this episode, with talk with Britani about practical ways families, caregivers and schools can support the wellbeing of children and teens. We cover what areas of wellness to focus on, how to spot early warning signs of struggle, simple habits for managing stress and emotions, ways that caregivers can model healthy practices (even when they're busy), and community resources that can help. About Valley Youth House: Valley Youth House does more than just provide homes for youth in Pennsylvania who are experiencing abuse and homelessness. We partner with thousands of individuals each year to build a solid foundation for young people and their families. With dedicated street outreach, housing, counseling, skills training, health, prevention, and intervention services, we empower resilient young people in establishing promising futures. Follow Us on Social Media! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/ValleyYouthHouse/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/valleyyouthhouse] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/valley-youth-house/]