Our CATCH Community

Meet Makayla Dudley

“Being able to educate students to live long healthy lives is not only important for them, but for our society's future.”

It is through our strong partnerships with educators, public health and community experts like yourself, that we are able to collectively impact the lives of youth in order for them to understand the importance of committing to a vape free life.

One of many partners includes Makayla Dudley, PE/Health Teacher and Professional Learning Specialist from Knox County, Tennessee. Makayla has been a part of the CATCH My Breath community for many years. Learn more about Makayla and her outlook on keeping our youth healthy and nicotine free.

Did You Know?

We are excited to announce our application cycle for the CATCH My Breath Youth Advisory Board 2023-2024 school year! The deadline for students to apply is May 5th. Let’s encourage our youth to be thought leaders and create change!

Take Down Tobacco National Day of Action was celebrated on March 31st. Our current Youth Advisory Board took a stand to amplify their voices through social media. Watch their video.

Our CATCH My Breath curriculum for grades 5-12 is available at no cost through the CATCH platform and provides an array of learning activities to engage youth, including an interactive toolkit for parents and caretakers in English and Spanish. Additionally, we offer low-cost recorded video lessons for educators working in grades 6-8. Please contact us with any questions.

Free Partner Events

Marcella Bianco, our Director of Government Partnerships, will be a part of the American Heart Association’s virtual community conversation panel on the youth vaping epidemic on April 27th from 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. EST. Register for this free event. American Lung Association of Rhode Island is hosting “May the 4th Be With You Against Vaping” at the Quidnessett Country Club in North Kingstown, RI. Free admission for up to 175 attendees.

Your Voice Matters

Student Handouts Available by Download

We are happy to share that you can now download CATCH My Breath student handouts in fillable PDF format for your students to complete digitally! Watch our video to learn how.

Do you have an idea or are in need of a resource?
Contact us at catchmybreath@catch.org and we would be happy to help!

Vaping Prevention Trainings

"The training gave an excellent representation of the vaping issues we see on a daily basis with youth. I really enjoyed the training and having the CATCH My Breath account so I can review information depending on what I am seeing in our current population."

Our trainings are designed for those seeking to implement CATCH My Breath in their communities to promote student wellness. CATCH My Breath is our evidence-based and SAMHSA-recommended vaping prevention program targeting students in grades 5-12. We invite you to register in advance as spots fill up fast. For questions or to schedule a private training, please contact us at catchmybreath@catch.org.

CATCH My Breath Train-the-Trainer

Participants who complete this training and pass the open-book exam will be certified to facilitate the teacher in-service training within the community they serve.

April 25 - 26th, Private training for ALA West Virginia
May 2 - 3rd, SOLD OUT!
May 17 - 18th, Virtual
June 6 - 7th, SOLD OUT!
June 27 - 28th, Virtual

CATCH My Breath In-Service Training

Participants who complete the in-service training will be trained to implement the CATCH My Breath program within their community.

May 11th, Virtual

CATCH My Breath Train-the-Trainer Booster

For Certified Community Trainers Only

Calling all CATCH My Breath Community Trainers! Maintain your certification by attending our required one-hour biannual booster to learn detailed CATCH My Breath program updates and the latest public health data. We will also have an opportunity to connect with one another through idea sharing. Please contact us if you have any questions.

May 16th, Virtual

Partner Highlights

#CATCHInAction

Check out the latest efforts from Goddard Junior High, Abell Junior High, San Jacinto Junior High, and Wingate Elementary. A shout-out as well to our partners at the American Lung Association of West Virginia who will host three Train-the-Trainer events next month, Eastern Idaho Public Health for their documentary presentation of Nic Sick in collaboration with Idaho PBS, Tennessee Department of Education, the Coordinated School Health for inviting us to present at their annual conference, and Orange County Department of Education TUPE for also graciously inviting us to present at their annual Professional Learning Network that brought educators together from across the state of California. Please make sure to tag us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter along with using #CatchInAction.

Latest News

Oswego County New York
Oswego County Health Department Raises Awareness of Heart Health

Taylorville Daily News
TMH Furthering Its Community Health Goals

The Avery Journal Times
WYN urges Cranberry Middle School’s eighth grade to ‘catch their breath’

The Jefferson Times
Eastern Idaho Public Health awards West Jefferson schools with vape detectors

Questions about CATCH My Breath? Send an email to catchmybreath@catch.org.

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