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16 Feb

Everyday Skill Building: Helping Teens Grow as Leaders

Leadership development doesn’t only happen through formal titles or special programs. For teens, leadership skills can be built in everyday moments—when they’re given responsibility, encouraged to speak up and trusted to contribute in meaningful ways. By intentionally...
9 Feb

Daily Practices to Strengthen Relationships and Prevent Risk

Strong relationships are one of the most powerful protective factors in young people’s lives. When teens feel connected to trusted adults and peers, they are more likely to make healthy choices, seek help when they need it and navigate challenges with resilience....
2 Feb

Creating Alcohol-Free Spaces Where Teens Thrive

Alcohol is one of the most widely used substances among young people, and the environments teens spend time in play a powerful role in shaping their choices, behaviors and expectations. While individual education and skill-building are important, prevention doesn’t...
21 Jan

Five Ways Youth Programs Can Strengthen Mentoring

Mentoring doesn’t only happen in formal, one-on-one matches. In youth programs, mentoring shows up in everyday interactions—when adults listen, when young people feel seen and when relationships are built on trust over time. By strengthening these moments, programs...
20 Jan

Small Steps That Save Lives: Reducing Access to Lethal Means

When we talk about preventing suicide and overdose, one of the most effective and evidence-based strategies is also one of the simplest: reducing access to lethal means during moments of crisis. Most suicidal crises are brief. They often last minutes or hours, not...
2 Jan

Prevention Project Planning: 2026 Awareness Days

We look forward to seeing the many projects our Youth Action Teams will complete this year! Below, we have provided a timeline of  cause awareness months, weeks and days to help you plan timely and relevant projects and events related to prevention and health and...
15 Dec

Icebreaker Activity: Look Up, Look Down

One of the easiest ways to build connection in a group is by using learning and using each other’s names! In this icebreaker, participants have the opportunity to challenge their memory, stay on their toes and laugh along the way. Time Needed: 10 minutes Group...
1 Dec

Holiday Prevention Checklist: Ensuring Teens Stay Safe and Healthy

The holiday season brings excitement, traditions and time spent with family and friends. Along with the fun, it can also bring unique risks for teens, from increased stress to greater exposure to alcohol and other risky behaviors. As parents and caregivers, you play a...
17 Nov

Icebreaker Activity: Walk of Fame

When a group is meeting for the first time or welcoming new members, this activity is a fun way to learn each person’s name and interesting facts about them. It also helps participants build connections by discovering what they have in common. Time Needed: 15 minutes...
12 Nov

Let’s Celebrate the Great American Smokeout

The Great American Smokeout is Thursday, November 20, 2025! “Quitting smoking isn’t easy. It takes time. And a plan. You don’t have to stop smoking in one day. Start with day one. Let the Great American Smokeout event on the third Thursday in November be your...
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