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Voices of Summit

Hear real-life stories from and about your peers.

How to Have Hard Conversations About Fentanyl With Your Family

Talking with your family about the dangers of fentanyl and the risks associated with recreational drug use may be difficult, but it’s an extremely important discussion to have.

 

In this video, Madison Gerchow of XFoundation talks about how to best approach these conversations from a place of positivity and support. It’s essential that you and your loved ones are informed and able to make smart, healthy decisions.

Banding Together to Quit Vaping

Miles, Isa, and Diego have all struggled with vaping in the past, but once they started playing music together, they all managed to quit.

They discuss the importance of surrounding yourself with a strong community, and how that support can help you overcome challenges and make good decisions.

Building a Life You Feel Good About

Smart Choices, Strong Future: Giovanna’s Story
00:45
Why Yareli and Ailyn Choose to Stay Nicotine-Free
00:27
Cami and Piper: What Activities Can Help Teens Make Healthy Life Choices
00:55
Finding People You Can Talk To
00:54
Maressa and Regan: How to Take Control of Your Life in a Healthy Way
00:53
It's Easier to Make Healthy Decisions When You Have Supportive Friends
00:23
Yareli and Alex: Having Difficult Conversations With Trusted Adults
00:59
What Keeps Us Vape-Free: Our Goals, Our People, Our Promises
00:39

Vaping, Nictoine,
and Quitting

Banding Together to Quit Vaping
00:54
Helping Each Other Quit
01:00
Why Miguel Never Started Vaping, and What Helped Jonathan Quit
00:27
How Vaping Affected My Mental Health
01:10
Here's Why the Nicotine Buzz Isn’t Worth It
00:30
Get Hyped and Helped at Building Hope HYPE Events
00:40
It Was Never Really for Me
00:55
SHS Students on the Physical Effects of Vaping
01:24

Drugs, Overdose,
and Harm Reduction

Brian & Casi's Story
04:34
How to Have Hard Conversations About Fentanyl With Your Family
00:59
Brittney Lost Her Brother to Fentanyl. Now She’s Fighting Stigma with Love.
00:46
How We Can Work to Reduce the Opioid Related Stigma
00:55
Annie McClure: How to Administer Narcan
02:12
The Importance of Harm Reduction Education in Summit County Schools
01:00
Annie and Amy: Youth Safety and Education During the Opioid Epidemic
00:59
Madison Gerchow: The Mission of XFoundation
00:59

Lived Experience

A Letter to My Younger Self: Scott’s Story of Healing and Hope
02:08
George Gerchow: A Father's Fight Against Stigma
01:08
Relapse Isn’t the End. Recovery Moves Forward.
00:38
Scott Opens Up About Recovery and Finding Support
00:44
Zach and Mia: Choosing Healthier Paths
02:40
Noah: Tools That Help Me Quit
00:52
Angel: Saving More Than Money
00:49
Maggie Seldeen's Story
01:17

Did You Know?

Eve and Paige: Trivia Showdown!
00:59
Anna and Austin: Trivia Showdown!
00:55
Trivia On The Street: Round One
00:49
Abi and Nayla: Trivia Showdown!
00:54
Kevin and Dayana: Trivia Showdown!
00:52
Michaela and Madi: Trivia Showdown!
00:43
Trivia On The Street: Round Two
00:40
Lilla and Alena: Trivia Showdown!
00:59
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