Ways Youths Can Get Involved
- Join Youth Council or one of its committees – Downtown Safety Committee, Shared Power in Schools, Career Shadowing
- Join OVX/VKAT to reduce youth nicotine use and speak out against the big tobacco industry
- Intern with BAPC or join the steering committee
- Attend BAPC quarterly meetings to provide input and get involved
- Follow our Instagram @youthcouncil802
- Recommend resource(s) for other youth on CopeandConnect.org
Ways Adults Can Get Involved
- Join the BAPC Steering Committee
Volunteer for Wellness Fairs
- Attend/Promote Keep Connected workshops
- Provide input to improve family engagement in schools
- Attend BAPC quarterly meetings to provide input and get involved
- Support BAPC is creating more smoke/vape-free places.
- Help inform others of cessation resources and incentives
- Help reduce nicotine promotion and sales to minors.
- Encourage retailers and events to have non-alcoholic options.
- Become a member of committees working on health justice for youth, BIPOC community members, or folks with substance use disorders.
