Prevention That Works

Prevention is more than a slogan. Today, prevention efforts focus on practical tools that help people develop important life skills, such as setting goals, making decisions and managing emotions, starting from pre-K all the way to senior centers. 

In this discussion with Leyla Bermudez from Elmcor, we explore how Queens' oldest Black-led organization addresses community issues through targeted programs that honor youth voices and encourage teamwork. We also cover senior wellness, including medication management, and concerns like grief and gambling. 

If you want to learn how to make prevention easy and effective in your community, this episode provides a blueprint to get started. 

Podcast Guest

  • Leyla Bermudez, Vice President of Youth Services at Elmcor

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Feature Quote

It's really talking more about life skills and coping skills. It's really based in goal setting, healthy decision-making, healthy relationships, all of those social determinants that we already know about with regards to mental health. —Leyla Bermudez, Vice President of Youth Services at Elmcor

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