PreventEd

04/12/2026

04/11/2026

04/10/2026

We are thrilled to announce Isla Frazier as the recipient of the Tasch-Kopolow Scholarship at our 2026 Spring Awards Luncheon! 🏆

Isla Frazier, a Michigan State University graduate and a second year student at the George Warren Brown School of Social Work at Washington University in St. Louis, hopes to integrate policy and clinical practice in her work, using clients’ lived experiences to inform advocacy and policy change while remaining grounded in direct care. PreventEd's mission is to empower individuals within our community to serve as pillars of advocacy in the field of substance and alcohol use, and we recognize Isla as one of those individuals.

Congratulations, Isla! We look forward to celebrating you later this month! 🎉

Get your tickets for the Spring Awards Luncheon on Friday, April 24th: https://lnkd.in/ggxdAmXP

04/10/2026

Join PreventEd for a one-hour virtual session that dives into the neurobiology of Substance Use Disorder (SUD). Participants will gain a deeper perspective on addiction as a treatable medical condition by understanding the physiological changes that occur in brain, which moves adequately beyond the "willpower" myth.

This session is free, however registration is required. Sign up at the link below ⬇️
https://bit.ly/47HrUcY

04/08/2026

🎙️ Natalie Garrett, Director of Admissions and Outreach at Harris House Treatment and Recovery Center, joins Jenny to discuss how Harris House supports individuals across the full continuum of care in recovery. They explore the organization’s programs, the importance of staying connected throughout the recovery journey, and the challenges posed by today’s insurance landscape. The conversation also highlights the value of honesty and having difficult conversations with loved ones—while emphasizing that hope remains at the heart of recovery and positive outcomes are always possible.

🎧 and/or 📺 today: https://prevented.org/preventable-a-prevented-podcast/

04/08/2026

Please join us in welcoming Austin Laves as PreventEd’s new Communications Strategist! 👏

In his role, Austin supports the Director of Communications in contributing to the strategic direction and ex*****on of PreventEd's Marketing and Communications efforts. He will help maintain the agency's identity and brand through internal and external communications, promoting its success in prevention education, advocacy, and intervention.

Austin's favorite part of the job so far? Getting to laugh with the compassionate staff that carries out PreventEd’s mission every single day. We’re so excited to have his perspective and enthusiasm on our team. Welcome, Austin! 🎉

04/03/2026

Earlier this week, PreventEd team members Adam McBride, Director of Advocacy, and Jenny Armbruster, Executive Director, joined PreventEd Board Members at the Missouri Capitol in Jefferson City to talk about prevention with local legislators including Brian Williams for St. Louis County Executive and Rep. Mike McGirl. PreventEd continues to advocate for policies that reduce the risks of substance use and provide interventions that help protect from the harms of substance use.

04/03/2026

We are thrilled to announce Leader Publications as the recipient of the Gateway Award at our 2026 Spring Awards Luncheon! 🏆

Leader Publications, founded in 1994 in Jefferson County, produces four weekly community newspapers with a combined circulation of over 50,000, focusing on strong local coverage. Journalist Teresa Inserra has highlighted PreventEd’s work through recent articles on a three-year Jefferson Foundation grant supporting The Collective, a peer-led recovery community center. Her reporting has helped raise awareness of PreventEd’s impact across Jefferson County.

Congratulations, Teresa, and the Leader team! We look forward to celebrating you in April.

Get your tickets for the Spring Awards Luncheon on Friday, April 24th: https://bit.ly/4dWk9U8

04/03/2026

🏆 We’re excited to share that this year’s winning design is “Screaming in Paranoia” by Scarlet Roth, a 9th grader at OTHS - O'Fallon Township High School District 203.

Scarlet’s piece captures an important perspective and will help spark meaningful conversations as part of our ongoing efforts.

Thank you to all the students who participated and everyone who voted!

04/01/2026

Service Award Recipient Luka Cai (they/them) was featured on the PrevenTable podcast in Season 2! Take a look back on their episode ahead of the 2026 Spring Awards Luncheon to learn more about the origins of St. Louis Q***r Support & Healing, their grassroots-centric involvement in the community, and all they are accomplishing in making St. Louis a queer-friendly region.

Get your tickets for the Spring Awards Luncheon: https://prevented.org/event/2026-prevented-spring-awards-luncheon/

03/27/2026

Congratulations to Ben Holtmeyer on winning the Howard Potratz Alumni Leadership Award! 🎉

Ben has stayed closely involved with PreventEd over the years, serving as a TI attendee, intern, staff member, marketing committee participant, and former board member. He graduated from St. Francis Borgia High School in Washington, MO, in 2012, and earned his BA in Communications and Marketing from Lindenwood University in 2016. Currently, Ben works at World Wide Technology and part-time with the St. Louis Cardinals.

We are proud to honor Ben's faithful support of PreventEd over the years!🎖️

Get your tickets for the Spring Awards Luncheon on Friday, April 24th: https://prevented.org/.../2026-prevented-spring-awards.../

03/26/2026

St. Louis County is raising the alarm about two dangerous substances emerging in our community—one is a powerful opioid that can be reversed with naloxone, and the other cannot. Staying informed could save a life.

Learn more about these substances and how to protect yourself and others ⬇️