The Prevention Platform – HIV Awareness
Welcome to another episode of The Prevention Platform! Today, Ashley is joined by Joa, an Early Intervention Specialist at Silk Lehigh Valley—Valley Youth House’s safe haven for LGBTQ+ youth. Together, they explore the critical role of prevention and education in raising awareness about HIV and AIDS. About Valley Youth House: Valley Youth House (valleyyouthhouse.org) does more than…
The Prevention Platform – Gratitude
Welcome to another episode of The Prevention Platform! In this episode, Ashley sits down with Shelby Krupka, who is the Associate Director of Training and Talent Development at Valley Youth House. Shelby is very involved in the Valley Youth House Wellness Committee, and personally embraces the idea and practice of gratitude. About Valley Youth House:…
The Prevention Platform – Bullying Prevention
Welcome to another episode of The Prevention Platform! In honor of Bullying Prevention Month, today’s episode is dedicated to understanding and combating bullying. Our expert guest today is Catherine Denzel who is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience. She has worked in private practice and is a former school based…
The Prevention Platform – Opioid Awareness
In this episode of The Prevention Platform, Ashley Dallas sits down with Molly Stanton, Assistant Administrator at Lehigh County Drug and Alcohol Services, to discuss the opioid epidemic in Pennsylvania. The conversation dives into what opioids are, explores essential prevention and intervention resources, and highlights the work being done by community organizations to combat this…
The Prevention Platform – Prevention & Recovery
Welcome to another episode of the Prevention Platform podcast! In this special edition, we shine a spotlight on National Recovery Month and dive deep into the crucial topic of keeping our youth on a healthy path away from substance abuse. Host Ashley Dallas is joined by guests Martha Fenningham, Education Specialist at Valley Youth House,…
The Prevention Platform – Art & Mental Health
The Prevention Platform podcast is very excited to bring you our first episode, Art & Mental Health! Join host Ashley Dallas, Director of Prevention Services at Valley Youth House, as she sits down with two passionate experts in the field – James Wells, Education Manager at Crayola, and Kaitlin Snyder, a school-based counselor at Valley…
The Prevention Platform – Welcome!
Welcome to The Prevention Platform where our goal is to equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to prevent problems before they occur. Here at Valley Youth House, we believe that prevention is key to living a healthy and successful life. And we are excited to share our expertise with you. We hope…