About the Safe Community Coalition

Peer pressure. Bullying. Drugs. Violence. Dating Abuse. Alcohol. The list of challenges young people face every day is long. The choices they make today affect their lives tomorrow—and not just their own lives, but every life they touch. The guidance we provide now helps to build a better future for all. And that’s what the Safe Community Coalition is about: we offer educational programs for young people, their parents, and the community that will help young people to make the right choices for themselves and their future.

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Important News & Events from our Community Partners

Code 20: Proceed to Improv

The Studio Rep Company, a student acting group at Alden Theatre, is hosting a series of Improv Nights this spring. Joining the evenings will be “Washington’s Best Professional Improv Teams” for an evening of fun, interactive entertainment. They encourage attendee participation, so bring your own talent!

Improv nights will be on May 9 and June 13 at the Old Firehouse Teen Center. Contact Jeff Virchow for more information.

Langley High School

Senior Ethics Day

Volunteers Needed!

Thanks to the ongoing generosity of Gannett/USA Today, Langley High School’s Senior Ethics Forum will be held at Gannett Headquarters in McLean on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 7:45 a.m to 2:00 p.m. The Class of 2013, Langley HS PTSA, SCC and other community organizations join Gannett in sponsoring this event for all Langley senior year students. Table leaders are needed to work with groups of 8 students to facilitate small group discussion and to help students rotate through the modules. For more information, please contact Beth Eames at eames.family@verizon.net.

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Demi Lovato Named Honorary Chairperson of SAMHSA’s Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day

Singer Demi Lovato helped SAMHSA raise awareness of mental health and addiction issues by appearing at SAMHSA’s Mental Health Awareness Day, telling of the need for social connections in battling mental illness in teenagers and asking parents, neighbors and teachers to seek out teens to show them that people care. Take a look at Demi Lovato’s Speech at SAMHSA on YouTube and share these important messages with others.

Perils of College Drinking Culture

Make plans to attend one of this year’s remaining “Perils of the College Drinking Culture” forums presented by the Unified Prevention Coalition of Fairfax County in collaboration with the Fairfax County Police Department.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013, NVCC Ernst Community Cultural Center, 8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale.

Wednesday, July 31, 2013, NVCC Ernst Community Cultural Center, 8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale.

All events will be held 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. For more information, contact Unified Prevention Coalition.

SCC Upcoming Events

CAbi Show to Benefit SCC

See CAbi spring and summer fashions and help support SCC programming at the same time. We invite you to join us on June 2 at 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Continue reading –>

Mental Health Practitioners’ Breakfast

Mental Health Practitioners – Join SCC for breakfast on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 8:30 a.m. and learn about LifeForce Yoga’s uses for therapists and clients.

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SCC Annual Meeting

The SCC will hold its Annual Meeting on June 4, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at the McLean Community Center. Continue reading –>

In The News ...

Mental Health Awareness Month

The month of May is Mental Health Awareness Month. SCC encourages everyone in the community to actively support mental well-being as a topic of discussion in our homes, schools and place of work. Visit the Mental Health America website to learn more.

Community Corner

Make this summer a time to remember—for positive reasons.

The Fairfax County Police Department wants our community’s youth and their families to have a fun and safe summer. Continue reading –>

Fairfax County Youth Survey

The 2011-2012 Fairfax County Youth Survey is now available. The survey examines the behaviors, experiences, and risk and protective factors that influence the well-being of our county’s youth. Continue reading –>

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SCC’s donor designation code - 8346.

SCC’s CFC donor designation code - 93473

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Resources for Our Community

As a public service to our community, we at the SCC feel it is important to share the vast array of resources for those youth and adults in crisis, seeking assistance or just a compassionate ear should you or a loved one need someone to talk to. These services are filled with caring people who want to help our community:

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