Center for Prevention Services

10/13/2026

A toast to community and connection! 🍷💙

We enjoyed gathering at Frenchy’s Sip & Shop for a guided w**e tasting, great conversations, and a chance to share more about Center for Prevention Services and our work supporting youth and families.

A special thank-you to Chris Sarette and the Frenchy’s team for helping make the evening possible, to our board member Jason Swist for bringing us together, and to everyone who joined us!

We look forward to more opportunities to connect and build stronger communities together.

10/12/2026

Check your registration status by entering your information into the Voter Search, also known as the voter lookup. Not registered? Visit ncsbe.gov for more infomation 🪪🔍

10/10/2026

You don’t have to see someone’s struggle to show them compassion. 💚

In recognition of Mental Illness Awareness Day, let’s make space for honest conversations and help break the stigma surrounding mental illness 🧠

Check in with someone you care about. Listen without judgment. Respect their experience. Remind them they don’t have to face it alone.

Small acts of kindness can help someone feel seen and supported. 💬

10/09/2026

Self-care looks different for everyone. For Mental Illness Awareness Week, our staff shared a few ways they unwind and recharge, starting with Alexis! Swipe for more self-care favorites from our team!

“Breathing exercises, treating myself to a dirty soda every once in a while, and putting my email on ‘Do Not Disturb’ after 6pm.” -Alexis



“Playing video games, journaling, taking naps, and enjoying the whole day to do absolutely nothing” - Logan

“Running or climbing to get my mind off things, drawing, and treating myself to a sweet treat” - Carolyn

10/08/2026

This Mental Illness Awareness Week, you can make a difference.

Start a conversation, challenge stigma, and speak up for affordable, accessible mental health care. Small actions can help create a community where people feel supported in asking for help.

📣 Share reliable mental health resources
💬 Listen with compassion and without judgment
🤝 Speak up when you hear harmful stereotypes
📩 Ask your elected officials to support mental health services

At Center for Prevention Services, we believe education and connection help build healthier communities. Help turn awareness into action today!

10/07/2026

Mental health matters, and support is available. 💪🫂

If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, local resources are available to provide support, guidance, and connection to care.

We’ve gathered a list of local mental health resources to help you know where to turn when you need support. View the full list using the link in our bio.

Save this post and share it with someone who may find it helpful. You don’t have to navigate it alone. 💙

10/06/2026

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Your ballot isn’t a pop-quiz; you can review it beforehand to understand the candidates running for federal, state, and local offices, as well as any ballot measures or amendments. By taking the time to research and understand your ballot, you can confidently cast your vote in alignment with your ...

10/05/2026

🧠This week is Mental Illness Awareness Week, let’s educate, reduce stigma and start conversations about mental health conditions. 💚

Swipe to see celebrities open up about their mental health struggles and share lessons from their journeys. You’re not alone. →

09/30/2026

✨ SAVE THE DATE! ✨
📆 October 2, 2026
🕐 Time: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm ET
Familia Adelante Developer: Dr. Cervantes

🗣️ This event will be conducted in English

Join the 2026 Familia Adelante Annual Summit, a free 4-hour virtual event bringing together providers and organizations from across the country to explore effective strategies for supporting youth and families. The summit will feature expert-led discussions, community impact panels, youth and family testimonials, and interactive breakout sessions on topics such as youth mental health, substance use trends, family engagement, resilience, and stress management. Participants will also learn about upcoming Familia Adelante initiatives, resources, and opportunities for collaboration.

👉 Register Here: https://lnkd.in/eJBV_Db3

2026 Familia Adelante Annual Summit Agenda:

~Welcome and Opening Remarks
~Interactive Participant Activity
~Community Impact Panel Discussion
~Youth and Family Testimonials
~Breakout Sessions on:
· Youth Mental Health
· Substance Use Trends
· Family Recruitment and Engagement Strategies
· Building Resilience and Optimism
· Family Stress Management
· Introduction to the Familia Adelante Model
~Report-Out and Key Takeaways from Breakout Sessions
~Familia Adelante Updates and Future Opportunities:
· Regional Training Centers
· Curriculum and Manual Updates
· Digital Resources and Tools
· High School Student Program Initiatives
~Questions and Answers
~Closing Remarks

Hispanic/Latino Behavioral Health Center of Excellence

08/31/2026

Ventanas Culturales second showing at Center for Prevention services was full of creativity, culture, and excitement! Guests explored artwork displayed throughout our office, enjoyed cultural dance performances, learned new painting techniques, and participated in hands-on charcoal workshops. It was a wonderful evening of art, learning, and community 🎨💃✨

Guests drawing using charcoal at Teddy Espinales’s workshop

Juan Antonio painting live. He later on raffled off the painting.

Two young girls participating at Juan Antonio’s painting workshop

CEO of Center for Prevention Services and other guests participating in Juan Antonio’s painting workshop

Juan Antonio winning a prize giveaway

Other winners to the prize giveaways

Nathalia Nettles and her partner, Juan Nieto, performing the baile folklórico