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Words Matter: Talking About Mental Illness Without Stigma

The words we use matter! Language shapes how we think, how we treat others and how safe people feel when sharing their experiences. When it comes to mental health, everyday expressions can unintentionally reinforce stigma or minimize someone’s struggles. Choosing our...

Participate in the DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Another National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is quickly approaching! Gather your unused, unwanted or expired prescription drugs to dispose of safely during the upcoming event. When: Saturday, October 25, 2025 – 10 am to 2 pm Where: A comprehensive list of...

Icebreaker Activity: Celebrity Name Game

Let your group know they’re about to play a fun and fast-paced celebrity name challenge to get their brains working and energy flowing. In this icebreaker, participants will build a chain of celebrity names, feeding off of their peers. Get ready to think fast...

Celebrate Recovery with GUIDE

As GUIDE’s mission is to create safer, healthier communities, we are proud to support addiction recovery efforts in Georgia and beyond. While we focus our programming on substance use prevention, we acknowledge that the two efforts go hand in hand to create...

Power of Prevention: Trusted Resources for Parents

Navigating the middle and high school years with your child can feel like stepping into unfamiliar territory—full of change, growth and new challenges. As your child seeks more independence and begins to explore their identity, they’ll also face increased exposure to...

It’s OK to Ask: Conversations Prevent Suicide

One of the most powerful tools we all have in preventing suicide is something we use every day: our voice. While starting a conversation about mental health or suicide might feel uncomfortable or intimidating, it can truly save a life. When someone is struggling,...

2025 Suicide Prevention Month Campaign: Conversations for Change

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month! Join us for our brand new Suicide Prevention Month Campaign​: Conversations for Change. The Campaign This Suicide Prevention Month, we invite you to take a simple but powerful step—starting a conversation. By reaching...

Team Building Activity: Color Sorting

In this fast-paced, hands-on challenge, teams will work together to sort objects by color while overcoming a few creative obstacles. Each person will take on a specific role, and together they will rely on clear communication, collaboration and quick thinking to...

International Overdose Awareness Day is August 31

Join us as we observe International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31, 2025. International Overdose Awareness Day seeks to raise awareness about overdose and challenge the stigma surrounding drug-related deaths. It also serves as a platform to encourage conversation...
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