Upcoming Events
Parent Resource Guide
Provides important emergency contact information that may provide a lifeline for county residents and helps teach parents and guardians how to start a conversation with their teens and answer frequently asked questions regarding alcohol and other often abused substances.
Start Talking Ohio
The Start Talking! program encourages age-appropriate conversations with children, early and often during their lives and provides information to educate parents on this issue and empower them to have these conversations.
Addiction Policy Forum
Working in states and communities across the country to end stigma, help patients and families in crisis and translate the science around addiction.
Parent Guidance
Offers education and therapeutic support to empower and give you hope as you support your child’s mental health.
KNOW! Newsletters
Know! is an educational program by Prevention Action Alliance that empowers adults to promote health, wellness, and protect youth from unhealthy behaviors like substance use. It provides timely information on trends to support young people in making healthy choices.
Know! To Help Kids Cope with Disasters and Tragedies
When a tragedy occurs—whether close to home or far away—kids look to the adults in their lives for support. Because they have less experience processing difficult events, children are more
Know! To Help Youth Quit Vaping
If a young person in your life is vaping, now is the time to think about how you can support them in quitting. Nearly two-thirds of students who use tobacco
Know! to Create Healthy Sleep Habits
A good night’s sleep is essential for young people’s growth, development, and overall well-being. However, in today’s busy world, it can be challenging to prioritize healthy sleep habits. In fact,
Know! To Discuss Fear and Hate in the News
Recently, unfounded claims that Haitian immigrants were stealing and eating pets have been reported by both Ohio and national news outlets. Regrettably, these unfounded claims became a point of discussion
Know! To Help Young People Manage Election Stress
It’s no secret that politics and elections are stressful for many Americans. More than two-thirds of registered voters in the United States say politics is a “source of stress” for
Know! That Gratitude Matters
As we approach the end of the year and the start of the holiday season, we often reflect on what we are grateful for. Practicing gratitude is an essential skill
Know! To Help Young People Heal from Collective Grief
Collective grief occurs when a community or society experiences extreme change or loss. We often experience collective grief after mass tragedies, crises, and violence. Like individual grief, we may feel
Know! to Support Positive Identity Formation
Identity development is a key aspect of adolescence. Young people are particularly conscious of their personal identities and changes to their identities. Dimensions of identity include race, gender, family, ethnicity,
Know! that Body Image Matters
Summer is in full swing, and with summer comes messaging about appearance and being “beach body” ready. For young people and adults alike, this kind of messaging can be harmful
Know! Strategies for a Substance-Free Summer
Summer is a time for many young people to take a break from the stress of school, enjoy their increased freedom, and have some fun. More free time and less
KNOW! to Start a Conversation about Mental Health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. During this month especially, it’s important to recognize that conversations about mental health are for everyone, not just those diagnosed with mental illness. Everyone
KNOW! to Establish Safe Texting Practices
As technology continues to grow and change, it becomes more critical for caring adults to understand how to keep young people safe in the digital landscape. Talking about texting safety