Newton County Youth Action Team

10/12/2026

Drugs and your body have a toxic relationship. They can damage your organs, twist your mental health, and make you feel like a stranger in your own skin. Ditch the drama and learn more about drugs’ toxic behaviors at cdc.gov/FreeMind.

10/10/2026

Have your kids ever considered where their food donations go once they leave the school? Volunteer this Saturday to see how it benefits one of our local food pantries!

Saturday, October 10 from 9 a.m. to (no later than) noon. 7125 Turner Lake Circle SW, Covington. Text Terri at 770-686-7313 to register.

Not a safe environment for small kids -- older elementary can volunteer as team with an adult, and tweens/teens and adults are great! Bring a folding table if you have one we can use during the event.

10/05/2026

09/28/2026

,” What’s Up with Tess?” is an immersive graphic novel that helps teens learn how to support a friend in need. Make choices, find clues, and see how their responses impact the story in each chapter. Encourage your teens to start playing today: CDC.gov/whats-up-with-tess

09/21/2026

When it comes to talking with your teen… Empathy is everything.

Free resources help parents and caregivers have open and honest conversations with their teens about drugs and mental health at CDC.gov/FreeMind/Parents.

09/14/2026

? Teens may use substances to help them cope with mental health challenges.

Learn how to help prevent and reduce drug use and overdose among youth: CDC.gov/FreeMind/Parents.

08/31/2026

Research shows that teens who struggle with their mental health are more likely to use drugs and alcohol.

Facts & Feels is a digital card game to help parents and caregivers have open and honest conversations with their teens about these important, interconnected topics. Start playing: CDC.gov/play-facts-feels

08/30/2026

We had a fantastic time at the Community Partner Meet & Greet at Oxford College of Emory University today! Looking forward to working with lots of students over the year.

08/24/2026

Just because you’ve done it once, doesn’t mean you’ll be safe again. Using pills that aren’t prescribed to you is dangerous. Get tips to protect yourself and your friends at cdc.gov/FreeMind.