Reducing drug, nicotine, and alcohol misuse and overdose in Northwestern Virginia through prevention-based initiatives.
Virginia, USA
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🌍 On International Overdose Awareness Day, use the #Screen4Success tool to discuss mental health and substance use with your child. Prevention starts with conversation. screen4success.org/
🏘️ It takes a village to prevent underage drinking and other substance use. The #TalkTheyHearYou campaign can help us work together to support our youth: youtube.com/watch?v=SnUkSYrp…
#TalkTheyHearYou #Community #Prevention #Support
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For many of us, small amounts of alcohol can help us feel more relaxed and confident. But alcohol #overdose is a serious issue - and it's important to be aware of the signs and how to respond.
Find out more at: bit.ly/2J1BNr6
#IOAD2024 #Alcohol #DrugSafety
Trauma-informed moves us away from asking "What's wrong with you?" which implies that the person you are speaking with has some sort of failing or fault. Instead, we ask "What's happened to you?" This reframes our position from one of attack to one of understanding.
📱 Reminder: The #TalkTheyHearYou mobile app features tools like #Screen4Success and is here to support adults in starting conversations with youth to prevent underage drinking and other substance use. Download now: youtube.com/watch?v=JL2XMiOO…
Northwestern Prevention Collaborative, Virginia retweeted
Creating boundaries for #MentalHealth is crucial for well-being and preventing burnout. Here are steps to establish and maintain healthy boundaries:
✅ Delegate
✅ Learn to say no
✅ Prioritize self-care
#988Lifeline
ALT Create Boundaries For Your Mental Health Learn to Delegate: Delegate tasks when possible. It's okay to ask for help and share responsibilities. Learn to Say No: It's okay to decline requests or invitations that exceed your capacity. Saying no is a healthy way to protect your time and energy Prioritize Self-Care: Make self-care a non-negotiable part of your routine. Set aside time for activities that recharge and relax you.
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Are you looking for a way to make an impact for #IOAD2024? A letter-writing campaign is a powerful way to advocate for change – and we've got some templates to make it easy!
Download your advocacy toolkit here: bit.ly/3SDTb6T
#TogetherWeCan #EndOverdose #DrugPolicy
Our kids are being lured in by vape companies more than ever. Now there are "smart vapes" or "vapentainment systems"--e-cigarettes that have video games built in.
Learn more in this article: msn.com/en-us/news/technolog…
🎓 Help your kids transition to college with open conversations and support. Tune in to the #TalkTheyHearYou "What Parents Are Saying” podcast for tips: buzzsprout.com/1886890/15283…
Check out our latest podcast of Positive Vibes from the Valley! We sat down with Ranger Tom Stevens from Seven Bends State Park to discuss environmental wellness...which is not as complicated as we often make it out to be.
youtube.com/watch?v=7VP3aYVy…
Northwestern Prevention Collaborative, Virginia retweeted
If you're hosting an event or lighting up a landmark for #OverdoseAwareness - don't forget to register it on the global events map. #EndOverdose #CommunityAction
See here 👇👇
overdoseday.com/events-2024/
Northwestern Prevention Collaborative, Virginia retweeted
Overdose affects people and communities around the world. It's devastating impact not only takes lives too early but leaves the people left behind in a fog of stigma and shame. Let's end this. #TogetherWeCan #EndOverdose
Join the movement. #IOAD2024
overdoseday.com/
Northwestern Prevention Collaborative, Virginia retweeted
Phone Down! It's the law!
#MySummerVibe #ArriveAlive
Northwestern Prevention Collaborative, Virginia retweeted
International Overdose Awareness Day is only three weeks away! If you’re hosting an event, don’t forget to register it on our event map: bit.ly/3MjnYnH
Plus, get event planning resources here: bit.ly/4bpP7PR 💜
#IOAD2024 #EndOverdose #OverdoseAwareness
🌍 On #InternationalYouthDay, support the youth in your life by starting conversations about the risks of underage drinking and other substance use with help from the #TalkTheyHearYou campaign: samhsa.gov/talk-they-hear-yo…
#Parents, here is a lesson to share with your kids. Vaping doesn't make your stress go away. In fact, nicotine increases your blood pressure and heart rate, and almost all vapes contain nicotine! Teach your kids healthy coping strategies.
👩👧 Happy National #SonAndDaughterDay! Start meaningful conversations with your kids about their health and well-being using the #Screen4Success tool from the #TalkTheyHearYou campaign. screen4success.org/ 📲
📚 Get ready for the new school year with the #TalkTheyHearYou "What Parents Are Saying” podcast 🎙️ feat. Dr. Delaney Ruston and Ms. Lisa Tabb. Learn about alcohol and other substances in the media and get actionable ideas for parents: whatparentsaresaying.buzzspr…
Northwestern Prevention Collaborative, Virginia retweeted
We talk to kids about street & swimming safety, but there're also safety rules for the digital world 🌎 Check out these new educational resources for info that youth, parents, educators & others who help youth can use to assist youth navigate social media. samhsa.gov/kids-online-healt…
ALT A graphic that reads "New Resources for Families - Building Healthy Relationships with Media: Essential Skills for Children 10 and Younger & Conversation Starters for Families of Tweens and Teens."
