HCPS Intervention @HCIntervention
The official HCPS Intervention Counselor twitter page. Follow for info on prevention programs and events, resources and information related to substance use. hcps.us/parents_studen… Hanover County Public Schools Joined May 2017-
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Great resources to add to your ongoing conversations.
Graduation🎓 season is in full swing and a great time to celebrate your teens' accomplishments. Parents, have you taken the time to have open and honest conversations💬 with your kids about celebrating safely and responsibly? Use our tips↓ #PreventUnderageDrinking
Great ideas! Start or keep conversations going. Your relationship matters.
Summer is here... it's the perfect time to have natural, meaningful conversations with the youth in your life. Here are some tips for engaging youth from the Prevention First Youth Prevention Resource Center: buff.ly/3IQHjuN
Opioid overdoses are still common. In Virginia, fentanyl was responsible for 2,039 fatal overdoses in 2021. Learn more about how to access naloxone in Virginia, which can PREVENT opioid overdoses, at ow.ly/gRUu50OiaHN
Never accept or purchase pills that are not directly prescribed to you. The individual giving or selling the pills illegally may not even know what they contain.
Signos y síntomas de una sobredosis de opiodes: Llame al 911. Administre naloxona. Trate de mantener a la persona despierta/respirando. Coloque a la persona de costado para evitar que se asfixie. Quédese con la persona hasta que llegue ayuda profesional. #JustSayKnow #CDC
Illicit fentanyl is driving the recent increase in US drug overdose deaths. This #NationalFentanylAwarenessDay, we’re proud to spread the word to save lives. Learn more by visiting ow.ly/CPxG50Oiah4
Car crashes remain a leading cause of preventable deaths for U.S. teens. With prom and soon after summer vacation, it is important to have conversations about staying safe on the road. #KeepEachOtherSafe #RoadwaySafety
Great article in the Washington Post today: Parents are not ready for the new reality of teen cannabis use. Grateful to reporter Caitlin Gibson for sharing our stories about the link between youth THC use and psychosis. wapo.st/3LQ9gVu
Do you need help with your mental health? If you don’t know where to start, this infographic from @NIMHgov may help guide you. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthMonth nimh.nih.gov/health/publica…
What Does Vaping Do? New Research Shows Damage and Addiction. Check out this article and tune in to the follow ups to learn more. webmd.com/lung/news/2023…
This Saturday! Get rid of those expired or unwanted medications at a drug take-back event. See below for locations: ow.ly/gT4550NNiFQ #Hanover# Ashland #DrugTakeBack
Know a teen? Share this post. Teens Care too! Is taking applications now. This group empowers teens to keep their peers alcohol and drug-free. Apply here➡️ ow.ly/zH6450NIgQr #Readyforchange #HanoverStrong #HCPS #HanoverVA
Looking for ways to initiate conversations about substance use/misuse with your young person? @HanoverSchools @ATLRaiderNation @hhshawks03 @M_villeHS @PatriotsPhhs @bellcreekmiddle @ChickahominyMS
Check out the resources that Operation Parent is providing in March and April! Worried that you will not be able to watch live? No worries! They will share a recorded version if you RSVP.
Wrapping up Alcohol and Drug Facts Week with AHS 7th UPs visiting CMS. The air was electric as these Chargers tested their knowledge and showed us how bright they are! @ATLRaiderNation @ChickahominyMS
@ATLRaiderNation 7th UPs wrapped up Drugs and Alcohol Facts Week by having @ChickahominyMS students participate in some drug and alcohol questions during lunch. The air was electric with their participation.
@ATLRaiderNation 7th UPs wrapped up Drug and Alcohol Facts Week at @ChickahominyMS asking questions about drugs and alcohol. The energy was electric from these Chargers!
Another fun day of spreading information for Drugs and Alcohol Facts Week! Both the Hawks and Mustangs engaged in some questions and won prizes. @hhshawks03 @M_villeHS
Taking it to the middle for Drug and Alcohol Facts Week. Students @bellcreekmiddle stepped up to spin the wheel and did a great job in sharing their knowledge. Way to go Bulldogs!
Take time to talk with your kids about the risks of alcohol and other drug use & encourage them to talk to an adult if they notice any risky behaviors ⚠️ taking place with their classmates & peers. Visit #TalkTheyHearYou 👨💻 to learn how to start the conversation today. #NDAFW
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