JoCo Prevention Alliance

09/30/2026

Your mindset shapes your day — and your day shapes your future.

Here are reminders worth carrying with you!

Use it. Shape it. Protect it.

09/28/2026

Gateway drugs also come with many effects on your body, including impaired judgment, memory loss, increased anxiety/depression, and more. Just say no!

09/25/2026

🎉💙 Healthy Choices Hit Different

This school year, choose what lifts you up — not what drags you down.
We are here with reminders, resources, and real ways to stay substance‑free and mentally strong.

Substance‑Free Activities That Actually Go Hard:

Family hikes

Cooking competitions

Bob Ross painting nights

Game nights

Book clubs

Dance parties

Fun doesn’t need substances — it needs connection.

🌟 Your choices matter. Your mental health matters. YOU matter.

09/21/2026

💭💬 Mental Health Check‑In:

Did you know…

1 in 4 youth experience elevated symptoms of depression.

1 in 5 youth experience increased anxiety.

You’re not alone — and you’re not meant to handle everything by yourself.

💛 Need support now?

988 offers 24/7, judgment‑free help for mental health, substance use, or emotional crises.

Call, text, or chat — anytime.

🌟 Your choices matter. Your mental health matters. YOU matter.

09/18/2026

✨ MentalHealth Reminders

Life gets loud. School gets stressful. People expect a lot from you. Here are some reminders worth saving, sharing, and coming back to when things feel heavy.

You’re allowed to take up space: Your voice, your feelings, your boundaries — they matter.

You don’t have to be perfect to be worthy: Progress > perfection. Always.

You can rest without earning it: Breaks aren’t a reward — they’re part of staying healthy.

You’re stronger than the moment you’re in: Hard days don’t define you.

You’re allowed to say no: To pressure, to negativity, to anything that drains you.

You’re learning, growing, and figuring it out: That’s something to be proud of.

You’re not alone: Reach out to a friend, trusted adult, or someone who cares. Connection helps.

Save this. Share this. Come back to this.

09/14/2026

📱✨ Level Up Your Choices This School Year

You deserve tools that help you stay focused, confident, and substance‑free — and JoCo Prevention Alliance has them all in one place.

Explore apps, games, and resources designed to boost your mood, strengthen your goals, and help you be your best self. Healthy choices aren’t boring — they’re powerful.

Tap in. Stay connected. Build habits that actually support your future.

Visit jocoprevention.com to explore substance‑free resources, teen wellness tools, and positive apps that make a real difference.

09/10/2026

Parents and caregivers: small conversations can make a big difference.

SAMHSA’s “Talk. They Hear You.”® campaign reminds us that talking with kids early and often about alcohol and other drug use helps them feel prepared, supported, and confident making healthy choices.

Watch this short PSA and use it as a conversation starter with the youth in your life. Prevention starts at home—and it starts with one honest talk.

Keeping kids safe from underage use of alcohol and other drugs is a...

09/07/2026

🚫💊 “Prescription Drugs Are No Big Deal…” WRONG.

A lot of teens think prescription meds are safer than alcohol or illegal drugs. But abusing them — taking more than prescribed or taking meds that aren’t yours — is dangerous, addictive, and illegal.

Here’s what you’re REALLY risking:

❗️Painkillers can affect your brain the same way he**in does

❗ Sleeping pills can slow breathing and heart rate — and mixing them with alcohol, pain meds, or cold medicine can make it even more dangerous.

❗ Misusing ADHD medications can cause irregular heartbeats, seizures, or other serious health problems.

Just because something comes from a pharmacy doesn’t mean it’s safe to share, take, or misuse.

Protect your mind, your body, and your goals. If you’re feeling pressured or have questions, talk to a trusted adult, counselor, coach, or healthcare provider. You don’t have to handle it alone.

09/04/2026

🚨💥 TEENS: Overdoses Are Real & Knowing the signs of an overdose can save a life.

Opioid overdoses can be quiet and easy to miss — look for signs like being unresponsive, slow or struggling breathing, blue/gray lips or nails, or pinpoint pupils. If you think someone may be overdosing, call 911 immediately, stay with them, and use naloxone if available.

Naloxone is safe, easy to use, and can reverse an opioid overdose. Your awareness could help protect your friends, classmates, and community. 💛

09/01/2026

📚✨ National Literacy Month Starts NOW!
Level up your mind, your creativity, and your goals — one book at a time.

Set a reading challenge with your friends, your class, or your family. Pick your number, track your progress, and celebrate when you crush it.

Reading builds confidence, boosts focus, and strengthens your future.
Let’s make this month count. 💪📖