Pathways Regional Prevention Center

11/30/2025

November 30th is M**h Awareness Day. M**hamphetamine use destroys lives, families, and communities. Let's stand together to educate, prevent, and support those in need. Spread awareness, break the stigma, and promote a healthier, drug-free future. 💙

11/27/2025

Gratitude, Respect, Connection — The Real Ingredients for Prevention Thanksgiving is more than a meal—it's an opportunity to create a home environment rooted in trust, respect, and open communication. 🏡 When young people feel heard and valued, they’re more likely to come to you with tough questions. 💬 Open conversations build protective factors that help prevent substance use. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Small moments—like a shared meal—can strengthen lifelong bonds. ✨ This holiday, give thanks, listen deeply, and build a space where everyone feels safe to grow.

11/26/2025

Small conversations make a big impression.

11/26/2025

Blackout Wednesday is known as one of the biggest drinking days of the year, but that doesn’t mean it has to be risky. The night before Thanksgiving sees a spike in alcohol-related crashes, injuries, and regrets. Before you head out, plan ahead---plan a safe ride, know your limits, and look out for your friends. Remember—you don’t need to black out to have a good time. Make memories, not mistakes.

11/26/2025

Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, and great conversations. Check out these free printable Conversation Starters for kids, teens, and all ages. Meaningful conversations help us learn, share, and build strong family connections.

At Thanksgiving, we gather around the table with those we love. Use these Thanksgiving conversation starters to connect.

11/26/2025

The holidays are a time to gather and celebrate—but for many, food-centered traditions can bring stress instead of joy. Whether you're trying to eat mindfully, recovering from an eating disorder, or navigating mealtimes with picky eaters, you're not alone. For more tips about navigating food challenges during the holidays, download this free resource guide: tinyurl.com/SavorHolidays

11/25/2025

💛 This Thanksgiving, choose time with the people who matter most — not the v**e.

11/25/2025

They’re small, flavored, and addictive—and spreading fast among youth. Ni****ne pouches are Big Tobacco’s newest tactic, disguised as “to***co-free” but full of risk.

Join Parents Against Va**ng and Dr. Shivani Mathur Gaiha for The Pouch Problem: Protecting Kids from a New Ni****ne Trend.
📅 Dec 10 | 🕕 6 PM ET | 📍Zoom | FREE

Learn how these products are marketed, the risks they pose, and what parents can do to protect kids.

🔗 Register now or use the link in our bio: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LrwIOx-NQYaCOdrywkVALg #/registration

11/25/2025

As ma*****na use becomes more normalized, new research shows its use may be fueling a rise in regular to***co use, reversing years of progress.

Let’s protect our youth with facts, not marketing.

Read more about it at https://www.dfaf.org/understanding-ma*****nas-influence-on-youth-to***co-initiation/

11/25/2025

Looking for a fun activity for all ages this Thanksgiving? Why not try a Gratitude Photo Scavenger Hunt? Check out The Thank'phone'ness Challenge.

FREE printable Thanksgiving photo scavenger hunt for kids, teens & adults to play and show what you're grateful for this Thanksgiving!

11/24/2025

"Lock to Live" is an interactive web-based Lethal Means Safety Decision Aid for adults who might be suicidal. Please share this resource with others. You could help save a life. The promise of tomorrow can start with small steps toward safety today. https://lock2live.org/
Remember, it's okay to not be okay. Help is available 24/7 from trained professionals. Call or text 988 (Su***de & Crisis Lifeline).

11/24/2025

With the holidays just around the corner, you may be having more people in your home. Please ensure your home is safe.