NE Prevention Resource Center, Human Service Agency

04/17/2026

Here is the link to the April Prevention Newslink
https://www.humanserviceagency.org/NEPrevention/newslinks/April2026PreventionNewslink.pdf

The Prevention Newslink contains the following information:
Page 1 - Navigating Transitions
Page 2-3 - May Mental Health Awareness Month & Upcoming Events/Trainings /Campaigns
Page 4 - Helpline Center - Stress Awareness Month
Page 5 - SD To***co Control Updates
Page 6 - Lost & Found - Peer to Peer Mentoring

If you have training or resources that you would like included in the Prevention Newslink, please send them our way.

04/16/2026

Distracted driving comes in many forms, but texting and cell phone use while driving has become the most prevalent type of distracted driving.
If you are expecting a text message or need to send one that can’t wait, pull over and park your car in a safe location before using your device.
Designate your passenger as your “designated texter.” Allow them access to your phone to respond to calls or messages.

04/14/2026

Alcohol is not just harmful to the individual; it hurts communities. In states with strong alcohol policy safeguards, there are fewer incidents of violent crime such as homicides.

04/09/2026

About 178,000 people die from excessive drinking each year. That’s 488 deaths per day, making alcohol a leading cause of preventable death in the United States. To save lives, communities can use effective strategies like regulating the number of stores that sell alcohol, updating alcohol taxes, and limiting the number of hours alcohol is sold. States that implement policies to reduce alcohol availability, affordability, and advertising can reduce the number of people who die from excessive alcohol use.

04/07/2026

Thanks for joining us Watertown High School!!

04/07/2026

During Distracted Driving Awareness Month, we hope that you will take 2 seconds to watch this video - it could save a life.

Your phone can wait. Safe driving can’t. Hear directly from U.S. Secretary ofTransportation Sean Duffy on why distracted driving puts lives at risk andcarrie...

04/06/2026

During Alcohol Awareness Month, educating youth about the dangers of alcohol misuse can make a huge impact. Check out this Kahoot from the National institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism:

In this course, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism explores the important topic of . These materials are aimed at helping students and teachers have a better understanding of underage drinking, how affects teen , and how you can support friends, f...

04/03/2026

In April, we bring awareness to distracted driving. Take this quiz to test your knowledge on driving distracted.

The National Safety Council is the leading nonprofit safety advocate. We focus on eliminating the leading causes of preventable injuries and deaths.

04/03/2026

April is Alcohol Awareness Month, an opportunity to update your knowledge about the adverse impact of alcohol misuse on health and society.

The Rethinking Drinking website features interactive calculators as well as tips and strategies to cut down or quit drinking.

What do you think about your drinking habits and how they may be affecting your health? Rethinking Drinking can help you get started.

03/13/2026

Check out this toolkit!

Next week is the beginning of National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week. Check out this toolkit to help with planning activities to teach young people the importance of staying drug and alcohol free.

https://www.humanserviceagency.org/NEPrevention/resources/Drug-Facts-Week-Tool-Kit-2026.pdf

03/12/2026

Here is the link to the March Prevention Newslink
https://www.humanserviceagency.org/NEPrevention/newslinks/March2026PreventionNewslink.pdf

The Prevention Newslink contains the following information:
Page 1 - Reducing Naloxone Stigma
Page 2-3 - Upcoming Events/Trainings /Campaigns & featured resources
Page 4 - Helpline Center - Sleep and Mental Health
Page 5 - SD To***co Control - Take Down To***co; "Clear-Flavored" E-Cigarettes

02/24/2026

Driving safe is always worth it. But how’s $10,000 sound to sweeten the deal?
Drive Safe SD is giving away $10,000 to one lucky high school student, plus another $10,000 to donate to the school program of their choice.
Entries are open until 4/10. Just take a quick quiz on your driving habits, and you’re in!
Enter now at https://drivesafesd.com/lesson-learned/