Additional Resources to Support Youth & Substance Use Interventions, Health & Mental Health
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
CDC Resource
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can have a tremendous impact on future violence victimization and perpetration, and lifelong health and opportunity. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) works to understand ACEs and prevent them.
Harm Reduction Framework
Download the Framework
SAMHSA defines harm reduction as “a practical and transformative approach that incorporates community-driven public health strategies — including prevention, risk reduction, and health promotion — to empower…the choice to live healthier, self-directed, and purpose-filled lives. ” Their Harm Reduction Framework dives into the 6 pillars of harm reduction and how you can support your community in equitable and accessible ways that are relevant to them that prioritize health and recovery.
FindSupport.gov
Access to support mental health, drugs, or alcohol.
FindSupport.gov is a new resource that provides access to support for issues with mental health, drugs, or alcohol. Explore how to find care near you, learn about treatment options, support for coping with issues, and how you can help others around you. There is also live chat, call, and text for those that need immediate support.
Resources for Tobacco-Free and Vaping-Free Schools
Alliance for a Healthier Generation, in collaboration with the CVS Health Foundation and Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, has compiled resources to support tobacco-free and vaping-free environments, and prioritize the use of restorative practices to curb tobacco use.
Resources for Stigma Reduction
via Center for Disease Control (CDC)
CDC has created and compiled a list of resources to help with stigma reduction of substance abuse disorders. Addiction can happen to anyone and it is important for people to have the resources and support they need.
Identifying Warning Signs of Mental Illness in Teens
via BOOST Cafe
In BOOST Cafe’s article around May being Mental Health Awareness Month, they explore the emotional pain on youth. Mental illness and emotional pain is typical in children as they grow and mature. This pain needs to be made aware and addressed so that it doesn’t exacerbate any further.
YouTube Playlist: California Youth Opioid Response Project (YOR California)
The California Youth Opioid Response Project (YOR California) provides funding to local communities, service providers, and other stakeholders to prevent and reduce opioid and stimulant misuse, use disorders, and overdose deaths among youth (ages 12-24).
