Southern New Castle County Communities Coalition

10/08/2026

Looking forward to this from the always innovating Operation Parent!

You've probably searched a parenting question online, asked a friend for advice, or wondered if anyone else is dealing with the same thing. The truth is that most parents are figuring things out as they go. That's why we're creating something new: a place to learn, connect, and have real conversations with other parents and caregivers. Coming soon.

10/05/2026

Be A Hero. Stay Drug Free.™ Check out https://www.redribbon.org/theme for more information!

🎗️ 18 days until Red Ribbon Week! ❤️

The countdown is officially on! From October 23–31, we’re joining communities across the country to celebrate Red Ribbon Week and encourage healthy, drug-free choices.

This year’s message says it all: Make a Difference. Be a Hero. Stay Drug Free.™

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be counting down and sharing prevention messages as we get ready for Red Ribbon Week! ❤️🎗️

06/18/2026

Deadline extended! Check out this fantastic Youth Police Academy offered by Delaware Alcohol & To***co Enforcement D.A.T.E. the week of July 13-17 - YPA Camp will take place at the Smyrna Readiness Center thanks to Delaware National Guard. Scan the QR code to register!

🚨 1 Week left to Apply: DATE Youth Police Academy! 🚨

The Delaware Division of Alcohol & To***co Enforcement is proud to announce our Youth Police Academy happening the week of July 13th!

This FREE summer program gives Delaware high school students a hands-on look at law enforcement, led by experienced DATE officers. Cadets will take part in interactive training and demonstrations, including:

💪 Physical Fitness
🚓 Police K9 Demonstration
🚁 Law Enforcement Drone Operations
🚫 Alcohol, Drug & To***co Prevention
🚗 DUI & Distracted Driving Awareness
🧠 Self-Discipline & Leadership
…and more!

📍 Location: Delaware National Guard Readiness Center, Smyrna
🕗 Schedule: Monday–Thursday (8 AM – 4 PM)
🎓 Graduation: Friday at Noon

Eligibility:
✔️ Ages 14–18
✔️ Good physical health
✔️ No negative police contact

📅 Apply by May 30th!
Scan the QR code on the flyer to apply.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, grow, and experience law enforcement firsthand!

05/14/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Take Care of yourself!

05/11/2026

The Do-Good-A-Thon is 2 weeks away! These are the current teams registered and ready to do good 🙌

Sign up to play now, so you can join the leaderboard on May 25!
https://forms.gle/jshEn1929JEbrDJb8

05/11/2026

It's National Prevention Week!

Learn more and find various webinars, activities, and resources: https://www.samhsa.gov/about/digital-toolkits/prevention-week

05/11/2026

Narcan has saved and changed so many lives in Delaware and across the country. Last week, Dave Humes and Jim Gillen, on behalf of atTAcK addiction, trained 44 teachers, school nurses and staff from the Colonial School District on how to use the medication that can reverse an opioid overdose, and provided each of them with free kits.

If your group - small or large - wants free Narcan training and free kits, contact atTAcK addiction at [email protected] or 302-365-5221. We can help.

05/05/2026

Are you trying to make sense of all the ni****ne products showing up everywhere right now? You’re not alone. Join us Thursday, May 21 at 6:00 pm ET for Hooked in New Ways: What Parents Need to Know About Youth Ni****ne Use.

Register today here (or using the link in our bio): https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gPokPwMjSqaz9D8hE2aEew

From vapes to ni****ne pouches, the way these products are packaged, marketed, and talked about is shifting fast. What’s often framed as “clean,” convenient, or even a performance boost is reaching young people in new ways, especially through flavors, design, and influencer-driven messaging. We’re breaking it down in a way that’s clear, practical, and actually helpful for parents. What to look for, what’s changed, and how to talk with your kids.

05/05/2026

🎉 Celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Get home safe. 🚗 Good times shouldn’t come with bad consequences. If you’re having an alcoholic "Drink-o de Mayo" tonight, plan ahead:

✔️ Use a rideshare or taxi
✔️ Designate a sober driver
✔️ Stay where you are

Driving under the influence puts lives at risk—yours and others’. Make the choice that keeps the celebration going safely.

05/04/2026

This spring, Operation Parent is hosting a series of FREE webinars that explore topics such as va**ng, medications, social pressures, and self-image, and how these factors shape youths’ daily experiences. As part of the series, be sure to join the virtual session on May 5 featuring the Stanford Medicine’s REACH Lab (aka Halpern-Felsher REACH Lab): “Helping Youth Navigate Influence.”

Dr. Bonnie Halpern-Felsher will lead this free, research-based webinar in partnership with Operation Parent. You can register for this upcoming webinar using the link below!

🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/b6uenjd