Vape & E-cigarette Prevention Events

USU Extension received a grant to provide parents, youth, and teachers knowledge about e-cigarette prevention. Trainings provided are evidence-based prevention programs and all information provided has been gathered from current evidence-based research and information. These are the following events currently happening in Carbon, Emery, and Grand Counties.

Contact Us!

For more information on Carbon County events contact josie.hatch@usu.edu
For more information on Emery County events contact kristalyn.hepworth@usu.edu 
For more information on Grand County events contact maria.velascoburgos@usu.edu  

Online Parent Webinars

If you are interested in having a vape & e-cigarette prevention webinar for parents in your county contact Dr. Ashley Yaugher for more information.

Ashley.Yaugher@usu.edu

Youth Afterschool Programs

Carbon

 

For more information contact Josie Hatch at: josie.hatch@usu.edu

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ME Time for Teens (6-week Virtual Workshop):

Who: Teens ages 13–17 in Carbon, Emery, and Grand Counties, Utah
When: Thursday evenings, September 24–November 5, 2026, 6-7 PM
Dates: Sept. 24, Oct. 1, Oct. 8, Oct. 15, Oct. 29 & Nov. 5
No session October 22 due to school fall break.
Where: Online via Zoom
Cost: FREE

Register: Email josie.hatch@usu.edu 

More information: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/5gPcTdXEPg 

Emery

 

For more information contact Kristalyn Hepworth at: kristalyn.hepworth@usu.edu 

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ME Time for Teens (6-week Virtual Workshop):

Who: Teens ages 13–17 in Carbon, Emery, and Grand Counties, Utah
When: Thursday evenings, September 24–November 5, 2026, 6-7 PM
Dates: Sept. 24, Oct. 1, Oct. 8, Oct. 15, Oct. 29 & Nov. 5
No session October 22 due to school fall break.
Where: Online via Zoom
Cost: FREE

Register: Email josie.hatch@usu.edu 

More information: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/5gPcTdXEPg 

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Stress Busters

Who: 3rd-5th grade youth
When: Friday's, 12:30-2 PM (after early release)
Dates: October 2, 9, 16, 30, Nov 6
No session October 23 due to school fall break.
Where: Cottonwood Elementary STEM Room
Cost: FREE
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stress-busters-cottonwood-elementary-tickets-1997912187134?aff=ebdssbdestsearch 

Grand

 

For more information contact Maria Jose Valesco at: maria.velascoburgos@usu.edu 

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ME Time for Teens (6-week Virtual Workshop):

Who: Teens ages 13–17 in Carbon, Emery, and Grand Counties, Utah
When: Thursday evenings, September 24–November 5, 2026, 6-7 PM
Dates: Sept. 24, Oct. 1, Oct. 8, Oct. 15, Oct. 29 & Nov. 5
No session October 22 due to school fall break.
Where: Online via Zoom
Cost: FREE

Register: Email josie.hatch@usu.edu 

More information: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/5gPcTdXEPg 

Parent/Guardian Events

Events for Guardians

Carbon

 

For more information contact Josie Hatch at: josie.hatch@usu.edu.
Click here to view our most recent parent/guardian education event slides.

Emery

 

For more information contact Kristalyn Hepworth at: kristalyn.hepworth@usu.edu. 
Click here to view our most recent parent/guardian education event slides. 

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EveryDay Strong Resilience Training

Friday, September 18 – Building Strong Relationships with Youth: FREE Lunch & Education Event
When: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Where: Cottonwood Elementary School Art Room, Orangeville
What: Free lunch and a vaping prevention presentation for parents/guardians in Emery County.
Registration: https://Cottonwood_PreventionLunch.eventbrite.com 

Grand

 

For more information contact Maria Jose Valecso at: maria.velascoburgos@usu.edu.
Click here to view our most recent parent/guardian education event slides. 

Teacher and Professionals Trainings

Carbon

 
More information on trainings for professionals coming soon! For more information contact Josie Hatch at: josie.hatch@usu.edu

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For 5th-12th grade CATCH My Breath Vape Prevention Teacher Trainings please contact: josie.hatch@usu.edu

Emery


More information on trainings for professionals coming soon! For more information contact Kristalyn Hepworth at: kristalyn.hepworth@usu.edu 

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For 5th-12th grade CATCH My Breath Vape Prevention Teacher Trainings please contact: kristalyn.hepworth@usu.edu 

Grand


More information on trainings for professionals coming soon! For more information contact Maria Jose Valesco at: maria.velascoburgos@usu.edu


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For 5th-12th grade CATCH My Breath Vape Prevention Teacher Trainings please contact: maria.velascoburgos@usu.edu 

Past Webinars