Learn how to host roundtable conversations with youth as well as parents and caregivers. These insights can help you determine which Free Mind messages resonate with your community and meet their needs. Roundtable Facilitators Guide – Parents Roundtable Facilitators...
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Free Mind – Campaign Toolkit
The CDC has developed the Free Mind campaign to raise awareness about the connections between youth substance use and mental health. Campaign Goals: Prevent substance use initiation, substance use, overdose, and related harms among youth. Educate youth on specific...
Conversation Starters – How to Talk to a Friend About Mental Health or Drugs
The CDC has released helpful resources and videos to help people talk to their friends about mental health challenges or substance use concerns. The resources provide support on choosing conversation starters, preparing for the conversation, and include a list of...
Fake Pills Fact Sheet
The CDC has developed a fact sheet that provides information about the dangers of "fake" or counterfeit pills. The pill ingredients may be mixed with other substances, like fentanyl, which can increase the risk of overdose. Learn more and access the resource here.
Facts About Substances – CDC Free Mind Campaign
The CDC has developed new videos and fact sheets on substance education and impacts of substances on the body. Resources are available on alcohol, cannabis and cannabidiol (CBD) products, opioids, polysubstance use, vaping, and xylazine. Learn more and access the...
Free Mind: Mental Health & Drug Use Awareness for Teens
This resource page from the CDC spreads awareness of the intersection between mental health and drug use among teens. Learn more and access the website here.
The President’s Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Request Explained
CADCA is presenting a webinar that reviews the proposed budget cuts and eliminations related to substance use prevention programs. Access the webinar here (1.5 hours). Access the webinar slides here.
Promoting Mental Health and Well-Being in Schools: An Action Guide for School and District Leaders
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), December 2023 Schools are prioritizing students’ mental health, and there are many tools and resources to choose from. The CDC created this action guide as a place to start. It can help school and district leaders...
A Comprehensive Culturally Responsive Glossary: Concepts to Increase Awareness Towards Health Equity
PTTC Network Building Health Equity & Social Justice Working Group, November 2021 The PTTC Network's Building Health Equity & Social Justice Working Group developed this resource for prevention professionals. The overall goal is to incorporate anti-racist,...
Building Health Equity & Inclusion
PTTC Culturally & Linguistically Appropriate Practices Work Group, January 2021 This resource list was developed by the PTTC Culturally & Linguistically Appropriate Practices Work Group, and represents a compilation of resources produced by the PTTC Network to...