Partnership for Drug-Free Kids, August 2018 "My 20-year-old daughter Casey died of an accidental heroin overdose on January 15, 2017. She told me that if something were ever to happen to her, she’d want me to write an honest obituary about her struggles with...
Prevention Websites
Youth tobacco use drops during 2011-2017
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, June 7, 2018 Fewer U.S. middle and high school students are using tobacco products – but too many still do, according to a new survey published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Food and...
SAMHSA – Grantee Stories, Tools, and Resources
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2018 Find grantee stories, tools, videos, and other resources to support your prevention efforts. Click this link to visit this SAMHSA resource.
Brain Development, Teen Behavior and Preventing Drug Use
Partnership for Drug-Free Kids There’s a reason that teenagers act the way they do. Understanding the brain science behind teenage behavior can help parents better prepare their kids to avoid drugs and alcohol. Click here for the full article.
Youth Suicide: Facts, Signs and Risk Factors
Lifespan Corporation, September 2017 Please click the below link to connect to this resource. This blog post discusses youth suicide and includes a link the the PediMIND program. This research program is a part of Bradley Hospital and is dedicated to improving the...
SAMHSA Knowledge Network
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2017 This new area of the SAMHSA website provides easy access to SAMHSA trainings and tools, including those developed by the CAPT.
Pharmacists Teach
CVS Pharmacy, 2017 This brochure describes a program to educate teens and parents about prescription drug abuse, offered at no cost.
Anchor Learning Academy Website
Anchor Learning Academy, 2017 Anchor Learning Academy offers a supportive learning environment for high school students in recovery from substance use issues where they can achieve success in academics and focus on their recovery journeys. The unique combination of...
2017 National Child Abuse Prevention Month
childwelfare.gov, 2017 Each year in April, we acknowledge the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect and promote the social and emotional well-being of children and families. This year, National Child Abuse...
GenderSpectrum
Gender Spectrum, 2016 Gender Spectrum’s mission is to create a gender-inclusive world for all children and youth. To accomplish this, we help families, organizations, and institutions increase understandings of gender and consider the implications that evolving views...