Yuma County Anti Drug Coalition

09/08/2026

988 Day
Three numbers.
One lifesaving resource.
If you're experiencing:
• Emotional distress
• Thoughts of su***de
• A mental health crisis
• Concern for someone you love
Call or text 988.
Compassionate counselors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Help is only three numbers away.
988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988
***dePreventionMonth

09/08/2026

National Su***de Prevention Week
This week reminds us that su***de is preventable and that every person has a role in supporting mental wellness.
Together we can:
✔ Start conversations
✔ Reduce stigma
✔ Learn the warning signs
✔ Share resources
You never know whose life you may touch.
988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988
***dePreventionMonth

09/07/2026

Happy ! Take some time to check in with someone you care about. A simple conversation can strengthen connection, reduce stigma and remind someone they're not alone. This ***dePreventionMonth, let's build stronger communities together. samhsa.gov/mental-health/suicidal-behavior/prevention

09/06/2026

💛 Thank You to Our Media Champions at KYMA-TV! 💛

We are so grateful to our media champions at KYMA for helping us share our month-long Connection Is Prevention campaign as we recognize Su***de Awareness Month.

In this special interview, Ginny Legros shares an important message with our community about the power of human connection and how simply being there for one another can make a difference. 💛

A conversation. A check-in. A listening ear. A reminder that someone matters. Connection can be prevention.

💛 If you or someone you know needs support, call or text 988 to connect with the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

Thank you, KYMA, for helping us spread awareness, strengthen connection, and build a healthier, more connected Yuma County.

💛 Connection Is Prevention. Be there. Reach out. Stay connected.

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The Yuma County Anti-Drug Coalition and Yuma County Mental Health Coalition are launching a month-long campaign called "Connection Is Prevention."

09/06/2026

Hope Starts With Connection
Checking in only takes a minute.
Send a text.
Make a phone call.
Invite someone for coffee.
Ask:
"How are you really doing?"
Small moments of connection can have a lasting impact.
💛 Connection Is Prevention.
988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988
***dePreventionMonth

09/04/2026

Know the Warning Signs
Someone may be struggling if they are:
• Talking about feeling hopeless
• Withdrawing from family and friends
• Giving away possessions
• Sleeping too much or too little
• Experiencing dramatic mood changes
• Saying they feel like a burden
Recognizing the signs and reaching out could save a life.
If you or someone you know needs immediate support, call or text 988.
***dePreventionMonth

09/02/2026

You Don't Have to Have All the Answers
Sometimes the most important thing you can say is:
"I'm here."
Listening without judgment can make a tremendous difference for someone experiencing emotional pain.
You don't need to fix everything.
You simply need to let them know they aren't alone.
💛 Listen.
💛 Stay present.
💛 Encourage professional help when needed.
988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988
***dePreventionMonth

08/31/2026

September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month
Throughout September, Yuma County Anti-Drug Coalition and Yuma County Mental Health Coalition are joining together to share resources, hope, and ways every member of our community can help prevent su***de.
This month, you'll learn:
💛 Warning signs
💛 How to support someone struggling
💛 Resources for families and youth
💛 How the 988 Lifeline saves lives
Because one conversation can change everything.
988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988
***dePreventionMonth

08/28/2026

💜 Community Spotlight & Gratitude
YCADC is proud to recognize and thank one of our incredible community champions—The City of Yuma Government—for standing alongside us in the fight to prevent overdose and raise awareness across Yuma County.
In support of International Overdose Awareness Day and our shared commitment to saving lives, City Hall will be lit purple on [INSERT DATE] as part of our community-wide lighting campaign. This powerful visual reminder represents remembrance, hope, and action for all those impacted by overdose.
Landmarks lighting up purple is more than symbolic—it’s a message to our community that prevention matters, recovery is possible, and no one walks this journey alone.
We are grateful for partners like the City of Yuma who continue to show up, lead with compassion, and help amplify awareness efforts that truly make a difference.
Together, we are building a stronger, more informed, and more connected Yuma County. 💜

08/28/2026

🎬🍿 MOVIE NIGHT AT THE MLK CENTER! 🍿🎬

We’re having so much fun tonight at the MLK Center! 💙

We love every opportunity to get out into our community, connect with families, share valuable resources, and make a positive impact—all while having a little fun along the way! 🙌✨

Connection is Prevention, and nights like tonight remind us why we love what we do! 💙