Resource Links
Local Support
Local Support Resourcesbhccadmin2024-02-06T21:49:09+00:00
Burlington Edison School District (B-ESD) Counseling and Social-Emotional Resources
- The Counseling and Social-Emotional Resources webpages offer help and support in English and Spanish to B-ESD families and students.
Community Action of Skagit County
- The mission of Community Action is to foster and advocate for self-sufficiency among low-income people in Skagit County. Offering over 20 core programs to low-income community members, Community Action’s actual product is simple: Hope.
Helping Hands Solution Center/Food Bank
- The Helping Hands Solutions Team goes beyond food, helping local families connect to local resources and providing them the opportunity to have their basic needs met.
United General District #304
- United General District #304 focuses on improving the health and quality of life for the residents of Skagit County. Connect with youth programs and community coalitions along with insightful information on opioid misuse prevention strategies.
Help Me Grow Skagit
- Help Me Grow Skagit aims to offer families seamless access to community services and support so they can easily connect to what they need when they need it.
Skagit Rising
- Skagit Rising is a resource for high-quality information and tools regarding the opioid crisis in Skagit County.
Nicotine/Tobacco
Nicotine/Tobacco Resourcesbhccadmin2024-02-06T22:12:51+00:00
Truth Initiative – Inspiring Lives Free from Smoking, Vaping, & Nicotine
- The Truth Initiative is a social marketing campaign aimed at preventing mainly youth nicotine and tobacco use. The website also has some of the most innovative resources and research on quitting tobacco products.
Tobacco Use in the Hispanic/Latino American Community
- Information and research from the Truth Initiative about tobacco use in the Hispanic/Latino American community.
American Lung Association
- Information for parents on e-cigarettes and vaping from the American Lung Association.
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
- A conversation series about “What Parents, Students, and Educators Need to Know About Vaping and Tobacco Use.” Topics include risks of tobacco/nicotine use, systemic factors affecting youth substance use, and the tobacco industry targeting Black, LGBTQ, and other marginalized communities.
CATCH – Coordinated Approach to Child Health
- CATCH is an evidenced-based youth e-cigarette, JUUL, and vape prevention program specific to grades 5-12.
Surgeon General’s Know the Risks – E-cigs and Youth
- An approachable website outlining information, resources, and the dangers of e-cigarette use for youth.
Mental Health
General Substance Use
General Substance Use Resourcesbhccadmin2024-02-06T22:13:17+00:00
High-Risk Substance Use Among Youth – CDC
- Resources and facts from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention about high-risk substance use among youth.
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
- The NIDA website provides information to help you talk with your teens about drugs and their effects and learn where to go to get help.
Office of Population Affairs – Adolescent Health
- Information and resources about adolescent substance use and ways to prevent it from the US Department of Health and Human Services.
Partnership to End Addiction – Drugfree.org
- Drugfree.org is the nation’s leading organization dedicated to addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery.
Talk, They Hear You – SAMHSA
- The SAMHSA website (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) provides resources for parents to help start—and keep up—the conversation about the dangers of drinking alcohol and using other drugs at a young age.
Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Institute (ADAI) Clearinghouse – University of Washington
- The ADAI Clearinghouse is a resource center serving the residents of Washington State, providing free materials from federal, state, and community agencies.
Prescription Drugs
Prescription Drug Resourcesbhccadmin2024-02-06T22:13:02+00:00
Starts with One
- The Starts with One campaign is designed to inform and educate young adults, their parents, and older adults about the dangers of prescription drug misuse.
Washington Poison Center Medication Safety
- Information and resources for adults to avoid making common medication errors.
Cannabis
Cannabis ResourcesKaaren Flint2024-02-06T22:12:08+00:00
Potent Cannabis Strains are Making Teens Sick
- Evidence is emerging of harm to young cannabis users because of the high concentrations of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Click to read the article in the American Journal of Nursing.
Youth Cannabis Prevention Toolkit for Parents
- A guide for parents and caregivers on cannabis laws, youth prevention strategies, and recognizing cannabis products/paraphernalia.
Cannabis Conversations – Youth Now
- The Cannabis Conversations toolkit gives tips to adults on starting prevention talks with youth about cannabis.
Learn About Cannabis WA
- Learn About Cannabis WA provides science-based information about cannabis for the general public.
Cannabis Awareness and Prevention Toolkit
- The Cannabis Awareness and Prevention Toolkit provides theory-based and evidence-informed resources created by educators, parents, and researchers aimed at preventing middle and high school students’ use of cannabis.
Know This About Cannabis
- What you need to know about teen cannabis use in Washington State, including the laws, health, and safety.
A parent’s guide to preventing underage cannabis use – Seattle Children’s
- This toolkit from Seattle Children’s Hospital provides insightful strategies, information, and resources for parents when it comes to preventing teen cannabis use.
You Can WA (for youth)
- You Can is a prevention campaign by the Washington State Department of Health to educate 12 to 17-year-olds about the risks and consequences of cannabis use.
Start Talking Now
- Start Talking Now is maintained by the Washington Healthy Youth (WHY) Coalition, whose mission is to prevent and reduce underage alcohol and cannabis use. Visit their webpage or Facebook page.
Med Storage/Disposal
Med Storage/Disposal Resourcesbhccadmin2024-03-08T21:24:03+00:00
Store Drugs and Alcohol Safely at Home
- Steps parents and caregivers can take to store drugs and alcohol at home safely.
Med Project
- Med Project provides education on safe medication disposal and storage. Additionally, you can request a free medication mail-back bag and find safe disposal sites in your community.
Take Back Your Meds
- An interactive map with safe medication disposal drop-boxes throughout Washington.
Recorded Webinars
Vaping 101:
Key Concepts, Evidence, and Considerations
BHCC & Burlington-Edison School District 2021 Healthy Youth Survey selective data presentation
WA Prevention
Voices
Seven Strategies for Community Change
Fentanyl
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