Initiatives
Are you struggling with a mental health or substance abuse?
SAMHSA’s National Helpline:
1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Steered Straight
Steered Straight is helping students, schools, families and communities know the truth about drugs and the dangers associated with them.
Whether you are a student looking for the truth about drugs, a parent or school educating youth on drugs and their effects on the person, their friends and their family or a person looking to recover and start a new life, they have a course for you.
Why This Book Was Created
Youth who eat dinner with their families at least 5 times per week, self-report they are less likely to experiment with drugs and alcohol. Many prevention agencies advocate the “Gold Standard” as – dinner five nights a week. But in today’s society, can most families realistically sit down and have meals five nights a week? Not always… the conversation is the key!