Empowering youth. Empowering families.
When two organizations work together to face one of our nation’s most pressing health concerns – the opioid crisis – we can have a lasting impact and safeguard the health of an entire generation of kids. Weaving prevention and intervention into a foundation where young people and their families meet gives kids and teens the important opportunity to make meaningful connections with positive role models. Below are comprehensive resource guides to help Club leaders and staff initiate conversations about the continuum of substance use, while equipping you with the knowledge to address addiction. The guide will help you understand risk factors and warning signs, as well as the importance of personalizing strategies based on the needs of the community, schools, parents and youth . To effectively turn the tide on the opioid epidemic, we need action, collaboration and unity. We need communities that are prepared to meet the needs of families and their kids with open arms, and to help them adapt to those needs as circumstances change. That is why we are so proud to partner with Boys & Girls Clubs of America to present this critical resource guide – one that highlights the need for a holistic, high-quality youth development approach to promoting substance use prevention. As an organization that helps parents whose sons or daughters are struggling with substance use, we understand the need to empower families with information, support and guidance. By bringing together our joint expertise in the health and well-being of kids, we can ensure a brighter future for our nation’s youth.
LOCAL RESOURCES
Duval Health Department Resources: https://duval.floridahealth.gov/newsroom/2023/05/dohduval-naloxone-pressrelease-05122023.html
Drug Free Duval: https://www.drugfreeduval.org/
NATIONAL RESOURCES
Overdose Prevention Strategy: https://www.hhs.gov/overdose-prevention/