S1 EP 5: David Graham and Jill Lewis

In this episode, you will learn how youth substance misuse prevention extends beyond formal programs and depends on early intervention, trusted relationships, accurate information, and strong community support. David Graham explains the role of protective and risk factors, the challenges of measuring and funding prevention efforts, and how programs such as Project TND and Moral Reconation Therapy help young people examine their choices, build coping and decision-making skills, and address harmful behaviors before they escalate. You will also discover practical ways parents, educators, coaches, and community members can reduce stigma, connect youth with resources, and help create an environment where young people feel supported and valued.

The FYI Connection Hub podcast creates space for conversations that connect our community to the people, partnerships and programs supporting children, youth and families in Chaffee County.

Jill Lewis is the spark plug behind community collaboration as Chaffee County Youth Alliance’s Community Collaboration Coordinator. She’s worked across education, nonprofit, and for-profit sectors over the past 30 years.

To Connect with FYI: https://chaffeecounty.org/departments/human_services/family_youth_initiatives/

Family & Youth Initiatives

448 E 1st Street, Suite 226 

Salida, CO 81201