Message from Janie Carter: For those of you who may not know, the Drug-Free Ashley County Coalition (D-FAC) has been working with Operation Parent for the past several months to share a… Continue reading Operation Parent
Category: Parents
Items of interest to parents
National Night Out
The US Drug Enforcement Administration sponsors an annual National Night Out on the first Tuesday of August. This year it is on August 4, 2026. To find out more about… Continue reading National Night Out
SAMHSA Talk They Hear You Campaign
The “Talk. They Hear You.” Underage Drinking Prevention National Media Campaign empowers parents and caregivers to talk with children early about alcohol and other drug use. High rates of youth… Continue reading SAMHSA Talk They Hear You Campaign
SAMHSA Announces Funding
SAMHSA Announces More Than $281 Million in Funding Opportunities to Address Addiction, Overdose, and Mental Illness and Promote Recovery. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), a division within the… Continue reading SAMHSA Announces Funding
DEA Operation Prevention in partnership with Discovery Education
This post originated from Janie Carter: Operation Prevention – Discover, Connect, Prevent Latest Bulletin – Get Smart About Drugs I have only just uncovered/discovered the website for operation prevention. There have… Continue reading DEA Operation Prevention in partnership with Discovery Education
Refusal Skills
“Just Say Yes” is a powerful, positive tool to use for teens making the decision on drug experimentation and use. Every teen makes this decision sometime in their middle school… Continue reading Refusal Skills
Drug Free Clubs and Other Programs
Today I discovered yet another tool that friends in Ohio developed in 2005. It is called Drug Free Clubs of America. The kids literally have to have a negative drug… Continue reading Drug Free Clubs and Other Programs
Talk, They Hear You Winter Newsletter
Hello, We are pleased to share the first “Talk. They Hear You.” newsletter of the year and to begin what will be a strong year for the campaign. We want… Continue reading Talk, They Hear You Winter Newsletter
Talk, They Hear You
Substance Abuse And Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) us a government agency devoted to leading public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. Part of their efforts… Continue reading Talk, They Hear You
Christmas Greetings
Dear friends, Sometimes in the midst of all the decorations, food, and gift exchange, each of us need to set aside time to be thankful for life itself.… Continue reading Christmas Greetings