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LPKNC TARGET COMMUNITY: Families within the Liberty Partnership Kino Neighborhoods Council with a focus on youth from ages 8 – 21, but inclusive of all ages.

Liberty Partnership Community Council is known as LPKNC ~
Substance abuse prevention coalition and organization that offers prevention of substance misuse, school drop-out, violence, behavioral and mental health (suicide) on the Southside of Tucson, AZ.

A myth worth retiring: that letting teens drink at home teaches them to handle it. The research points the other way. Ki...
10/14/2026

A myth worth retiring: that letting teens drink at home teaches them to handle it. The research points the other way. Kids whose parents allow them to drink tend to move faster from that first drink to heavier patterns like binge drinking. What actually shapes healthy choices is the ordinary stuff, regular conversations and modeling it yourself. The permission is the part that backfires.

Partnership to End Addiction, text CONNECT to 55753.

Hugs Not Drugs Cam! 📸 This is how attendees of the Happy Feet Healthy Choices event spread the message to have drug-free...
10/13/2026

Hugs Not Drugs Cam! 📸
This is how attendees of the Happy Feet Healthy Choices event spread the message to have drug-free fun!

It was so awesome to capture these moments with members of our community that are passionate about keeping your mind and body healthy! Especially Youth!

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10/12/2026

Today is indigenous peoples' day, and hispanic heritage month is wrapping up.

here's the throughline: knowing where you come from is protective. roots, elders, the people who've got you, the food that shows up when things get hard. that belonging is real mental health support, not a side thing. lean into it. Teen Lifeline, call or text 520-327-8336, 3 to 9pm daily.

The "w**d isn't addictive" line is outdated. about 3 in 10 people who use it end up with cannabis use disorder, meaning ...
10/09/2026

The "w**d isn't addictive" line is outdated. about 3 in 10 people who use it end up with cannabis use disorder, meaning they keep using even when it's messing things up and struggle to stop. and starting young stacks the odds a lot higher. not a lecture, just the part that usually gets left out.

Teen Lifeline, call or text 520-327-8336, 3 to 9pm daily.

World mental health day is tomorrow, so a quick one for you, not for someone else. when did you last actually check in w...
10/07/2026

World mental health day is tomorrow, so a quick one for you, not for someone else. when did you last actually check in with yourself? not "i'm fine" on autopilot, but real. resting counts. asking for help counts. you're allowed to not be okay, and you're allowed to tell someone.

Teen Lifeline, call or text 520-327-8336, 3 to 9pm daily. 988, call or text 988, 24/7.

🚨 MASCOT ALERT! 🚨 This is how KHAMI and PIPER participated at LPKNC's Happy Feet Healthy Choices Event on August 15th, 2...
10/07/2026

🚨 MASCOT ALERT! 🚨 This is how KHAMI and PIPER participated at LPKNC's Happy Feet Healthy Choices Event on August 15th, 2026. You can practice healthy habits in style!

We are so happy to have two cuddly bears representing LPKNC and our mission! Hugs Not Drugs!

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Thank you to everyone that stopped by and had some drug-free fun!

10/05/2026

It's Mental Illness Awareness Week, and the most powerful prevention tool is one you already have: conversation. Kids take in more than it seems, so you don't need the perfect words or one big talk, just small, regular check-ins about how they're really doing. Start early, keep it low-key, and keep the door open.

Partnership to End Addiction, text CONNECT to 55753.

your brain keeps developing into your mid 20s, the parts running memory, mood, and decisions especially. alcohol interfe...
10/02/2026

your brain keeps developing into your mid 20s, the parts running memory, mood, and decisions especially. alcohol interferes with how those parts wire up, and the earlier and heavier it starts, the bigger the effect. waiting isn't missing out, it's letting the build finish.

Teen Lifeline, call or text 520-327-8336, 3 to 9pm daily.

10/02/2026

Enjoy the recap of our Happy Feet Healthy Choices Event that happened August 15th, 2026. We had so much fun learning about community resources and healthy habits. Thank you to everyone that joined us! We hope to see you again soon!

Media Credit: Mac Lawton

Vendors:
Teen Lifeline

Pima County Public Library
National Guard
Pima County Health Department







We invite you to listen to our Youth Empowerment Council's podcast. BBY (Breaking Barriers with YOUth) is a podcast wher...
10/01/2026

We invite you to listen to our Youth Empowerment Council's podcast. BBY (Breaking Barriers with YOUth) is a podcast where youth and adults share their perspectives to promote having conversations on topics. Give us a follow and stay up to date on what Youth are going through today!

Podcast Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/5SZ4XmGgxos8nMdKrmDQK4

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3191 East Valencia Ste 111
Tucson, AZ
85706

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+15204883200

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