The Prevention Council of Putnam

11/27/2025

Wishing everyone and very Happy Thanksgiving.
We will be closed on Thursday and Friday November 27 & 28. If you are in need of state or local resources, please go to our resource page for information.
https://preventioncouncilputnam.org/resources/

11/24/2025

Great American Smokeout Recap
Last Wednesday and Thursday, we proudly joined George Fisher Middle School and Carmel High School in recognizing the Great American Smokeout.
• Students learned about the negative impact of ni****ne on health and wellbeing
• Interactive quizzes kept the sessions engaging and reinforced key takeaways
• Open conversations encouraged young people to think critically about choices and prevention
We are grateful to the schools, staff, and students who welcomed us and participated with such enthusiasm. Together, we’re building awareness, sparking dialogue, and empowering our community to live healthier, to***co‑free lives.
Thank you to everyone who made these events possible — your support helps us inspire the next generation to choose health and resilience.

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11/17/2025

Great American Smokeout is on Thursday November 20th. Do you know the health affects of smoking and to***co products.

https://www.lung.org/quit-smoking/smoking-facts/health-effects

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11/14/2025

Teen ma*****na use and mental health conditions linked to ma*****na legalization. Watch video.

https://youtu.be/eOtW-ca5zxs?si=-Vlt4E7TUp5mfHnc

New video from Marijuana...Know the Truth campaign highlights the findings from a first of its kind nationwide study, commissioned by Drug Free America Found...

11/13/2025

World Kindness Day.

We can all use a little kindness it's good for your mental health .

11/13/2025

The Great American Smokeout is coming up November 20, 2025.

Quitting smoking isn’t easy. It takes time. And a plan. You don’t have to stop smoking in one day. Start with day one. Let the Great American Smokeout event on the third Thursday in November be your day to start your journey toward a smoke-free life. You’ll be joining thousands of people who smoke across the country in taking an important step toward a healthier life and reducing your cancer risk. Plus, the American Cancer Society can help you access the resources and support you need to quit.
cancer.org/smokeout

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11/11/2025

We will be closed in observance of Veterans Day.

For state or local resources please visit our website.
https://preventioncouncilputnam.org/resources/

11/10/2025

Internet safety for parents webinar coming Tuesday December 9th. See flyer for details.

11/07/2025

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11/07/2025

For No V**e November and Great American Smokeout day coming November 20, we are reminding you of these things about va**ng.

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11/06/2025

Please be aware.

Several students at Saddle Ridge Middle School in LaFayette, Georgia, were hospitalized after ingesting Kratom, a plant-based substance with potentially dangerous stimulant and opioid-like effects, school officials said.

11/04/2025

Does this sound familiar, things you can do to help ease the transition.
- Get out in nature, take a walk on Sunny day.
- Keep up with physical exercise
- Consider using a light box
- Connect with family and friends
- Avoid alcohol, which is a depressant
Continue reading to learn more about SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)

https://ow.ly/fpQU50Xmus3

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