Message from the Director
Welcome to Project YES You Can!
We’re glad you’ve taken the time to visit projectyesyoucan.org. We know you’ll find a lot of value here for things that matter to your life.
To teens, we want to say that we’re excited to share with you the overwhelming positive benefits of making healthy choices. You will never regret acting in your own best self-interest by avoiding the things that can hurt you and embracing the things that enhance your life. It’s all about maximizing your potential …and that’s what we’re all about!
To parents, know that your influence in your teen’s life is unique and powerful. We’re here to help with information, advice and encouragement. But no one else has your voice and your place in your child’s life.
To educators, please use the resources you’ll find here to refine your message to students on healthy decision-making. Whether you teach health and phys ed, or any of the other disciplines, your input…day in and day out…makes a huge difference especially when it comes to a counter-cultural message like postponing sexual activity. Students are listening to what we say and how we say it and it all counts in their decision-making process.
To all members of our community, understand that youth need the consistent and concerted encouragement of all of us if they are to buck the tide of an over-sexualized social climate. What could be more important than preparing them to be healthy, whole adults who will create healthy, whole communities? Wise advice and ongoing support are priceless gifts to our young people. The good news is that they expect to get these from trusted adults. Can they count on us?
YES You Can! is our name and our motto. As you visit now, and return often, see if it doesn’t answer the questions –
Can I know the truth?
Can I make healthy choices?
Can I empower my children?
Can I impact my community?
YES You Can!
Bernadette Vissani, M.P.H.
Project Director