Empowering Schools to Prevent Underage Drinking and Substance Use

Schools play a crucial role in shaping students’ attitudes and behaviors, making them key partners in preventing underage drinking and substance use. The “Talk. They Hear You.”® campaign offers a variety of free resources to help educators, administrators, and school leaders create supportive environments where prevention conversations can thrive.

How Schools Can Get Involved

The “Talk. They Hear You.”® School Resources provide evidence-based tools to help schools educate students, engage parents, and build community support for substance use prevention. These resources include:

🏫 Lesson Plans & Classroom Activities – Age-appropriate materials to teach students about the risks of alcohol and drug use.
📢 School Event & Outreach Materials – Flyers, posters, and talking points to raise awareness within the school community.
🎓 Educator Training & Guidance – Professional development tools to equip teachers and school staff with strategies to support prevention efforts.

Download Free School Resources

📥 Explore and Download Materials: Visit the School Resources Page

Why It Matters

Research shows that students are less likely to engage in risky behaviors when they receive consistent messages about substance use prevention at school and at home. By integrating these “Talk. They Hear You.”® resources into your school, you help reinforce healthy decision-making and encourage open, ongoing conversations between students, parents, and educators.

Get Started Today

Whether you’re a teacher, counselor, or school administrator, you can make a difference in your students’ lives by incorporating these resources into your school’s prevention efforts. Download the materials today and start the conversation that keeps kids safe!