Barry County Substance Abuse Task Force

06/16/2026

🙌 We are officially 1 week away from our FREE Family Safety Event! 🗓️ Have you marked your calendar yet?!

06/15/2026

Underage drinking isn’t just “risky”—it’s a serious public health issue. Alcohol is still the most widely used substance among America’s youth, and it brings real dangers: aggression, injuries, property damage, violence, and long-term health impacts.

This isn’t a problem for “some families.” It affects communities everywhere. But the good news? Parents, teachers, and caring adults make an enormous difference. Conversations, boundaries, and supportive environments all help young people choose to wait.

Let’s work together to guide, protect, and empower the next generation. Talk early. Talk often. Prevention starts with you. 💬 💙 https://bit.ly/4uHMH9L

06/13/2026

DYK? Brains are more vulnerable to alcohol as they undergo critical development during childhood through the mid-20’s. Parents and educators, you can visit this resource and share it with kids so they can learn more about the health effects of alcohol on the adolescent brain: https://bit.ly/4dSwWp5

06/11/2026

06/09/2026

Barry County, it’s time to be prepared and be ready! Join us for a FREE drive-thru Family Safety Event on Tuesday, June 23 from 5-7pm at Barry County Community Mental Health’s parking lot at 500 Barfield Drive in Hastings. Pick up free lock boxes, Narcan kits, safety resources, and more to help keep your family protected and prepared! Quick, easy, and completely FREE! 💬 Help spread the word!

06/08/2026

DYK? Alcohol is the most common drug that young people use in the United States. Young people who drink alcohol are more likely to engage in risky behaviors that can lead to injuries and other health conditions. There are proven community strategies that we can use to reduce underage drinking. 21 For A Reason: Learn More at https://bit.ly/4nXjiFQ

06/05/2026

Underage drinking is dangerous, but as a parent you have more influence than you might think on your child’s behaviors around alcohol. 💬 Use these tips to talk to your teens about alcohol: https://bit.ly/4x1XFrW

06/03/2026

Learn about the effects that alcohol has on the body. Binge drinking can lead to injury and other negative consequences. Alcohol can also lead to alcohol use disorder and many diseases and health problems.
21 For A Reason 👉 https://bit.ly/42jwpWZ