Families Matter

08/25/2026

🚨 THE COUNTDOWN IS OFFICIALLY ON! 🚨

We are just 4 DAYS AWAY from BRIDGE THE BASIN! 💙

Join us Friday, August 28th as prevention partners, community leaders, and organizations from across the Permian Basin come together to learn, connect, collaborate, and turn prevention into action.

👕 Don’t forget your prevention shirt!
Let’s fill the room with prevention pride and show what it looks like when our community stands together for healthier youth, families, and communities.

📅 Friday, August 28, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Region 18 Education Service Center
2811 La Force Blvd. | Midland, TX 79706

💙 4 DAYS. ONE REGION. ONE PURPOSE.
Let’s Bridge the Basin!

JC:PC 📷

08/21/2026

It’s okay to talk about your recovery journey. Asking for help is a sign of strength, and support is here for you and your loved ones. Discover resources from at samhsa.gov/RecoverMe.

08/21/2026

Naloxone can save a life during an opioid overdose, and having it on hand means you can be prepared to help when it matters most.

The Prevention Resource Center - PRC Region 9 of Basin Lighthouse provides FREE naloxone and naloxone training!

If you or someone you know would like to have naloxone on hand, or to set up a training, please give us a call at 432-580-5100 for more information.

Learn more about naloxone and how it works, visit: https://www.cdc.gov/stop-overdose/caring/naloxone.html

Carry it. Know how to use it. Save a life.

08/21/2026

Learn from over 30 of the best autism experts

08/21/2026

DID YOU KNOW?

250 American lives are lost to drugs every day.

Learn the facts. Know the risks. Help prevent overdose.

Learn More: https://www.cdc.gov/stop-overdose/caring/polysubstance-use.html

08/21/2026

08/21/2026

Getting ready for Bridge the Basin on August 28th? Here’s what we encourage you to bring! 🌉💜
Bridge the Basin is a prevention conference taking place from 8:00 AM–2:00 PM, so come prepared for a full day of learning, networking, and interactive activities.
💻 Bring a laptop for accessing digital materials and participating in activities.
✏️ Pack pens, pencils, and a notebook to take notes and write down new ideas.
👕 Wear a T-shirt featuring a positive prevention message to help spread awareness!
🍫 Bring a snack or some Gum to keep you energized throughout the conference.
🌈 Feel free to bring sensory or fidget items to help you stay comfortable and focused.
☕ And don’t forget your morning coffee!

We can’t wait to learn, connect, and Bridge the Basin together!

JC:

08/21/2026

We’re excited to kick off our Youth Coalition Meetings and we’re looking for teens ages 13–18 who are ready to speak up, lead, and make a difference in their community!

This isn’t another meeting where adults do all the talking. We want to hear from YOU. What are teens facing? What needs to change? What prevention topics matter to you? What can we do together to make our community stronger?

📅 September 19th
⏰ 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
📍 426 N. Texas Ave., Odessa, TX

Come for the FREE pancake bar donated by IHOP 🥞

stay for the conversations, new friendships, leadership opportunities, group activities, and a chance to turn your ideas into ACTION.

⭐ Texas Scholars students — this is also a great opportunity to get involved, serve your community, and build leadership experience & earn Hours!

Parents, teachers, counselors, coaches, and community partners: please share this with a teen who needs a seat at the table.

👇 TAG A TEEN who would make a great youth leader!

Prevention • Leadership • Community
💗 Youth. Voices. Action. Be part of the change.

08/19/2026