Bulloch County Alcohol & Drug Council

06/04/2026

PARENT NETWORK

Summer means more free time, changing routines and new influences for many teens. It’s a great time for parents and caregivers to start conversations about va**ng.

Find tips and tools to help at TalkAboutVa**ng.org.

Think your kid wouldn’t v**e? Statistics say they probably will. It’s time to find out what you need to know about why kids v**e and the dangers, signs and symptoms. Talk to your child about va**ng.

06/02/2026

Real friends look out for each other. 💙 Help spread the message!

Mental health and substance use are closely connected, and using drugs to cope can make things harder, not better. Explore facts, tips and support resources at cdc.gov/FreeMind.

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It’s okay to not be okay. Teens like you might be struggling and look to drugs to find a way through. But drugs can make it worse. Drugs and mental health do...

05/31/2026

It is World No To***co Day! Resources are available to help you quit smoking.

The Georgia To***co Quit Line is a free, confidential service available to assist with quitting smoking and all forms of to***co. Call 1-877-270-7867 or visit dph.georgia.gov/readytoquit.

Smokefree.gov has free tips and resources to start your journey to being smoke-free. Build a quit plan, access smokefree texting programs and more.

This is Quitting is a program available to young people ages 13-24 in Georgia. Text VAPEFREEGA to 88709 to sign up for the free and confidential texting service to help you quit va**ng.

05/28/2026

"Despite recent declines in drinking, alcohol remains the nation’s deadliest drug — more deadly than opioids, fentanyl, methamphetamines, or he**in."

More via STAT: bit.ly/4tRuGEN.

Alcohol is the culprit behind the United States' most enduring and overlooked drug crisis. Here are 6 takeaways from STAT's new investigative series, The Deadliest Drug.

05/26/2026

"A new Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)-led systematic review published in the journal Addiction confirms that alcohol consumption causes substantial harm to health, with some harms potentially reversible if a person reduces or stops drinking.

The review finds that more than 60 diseases and injuries are fully attributable to alcohol use, according to the World Health Organization’s International Classification of Diseases (11th edition)."

More via CAMH: bit.ly/4dMteOQ.

Centralized information, intake and scheduling. Access CAMH makes it easy to find support – simply call 416-535-8501, option 2.

05/21/2026

"But alcohol’s ubiquity persists in the face of mountains of research linking heavy drinking to cancer, heart disease, stroke, cognitive decline, developmental disorders, gun violence, injuries, and countless other consequences."

More via STAT: bit.ly/4uRt12V.

The Deadliest Drug, a new investigative series, shows that the alcohol epidemic is a generational failure of the medical and public health systems, of industry, and of government.

05/20/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month—a time to raise our voices, share resources and remind each other that mental health is health.

Whether you're struggling, supporting a loved one or just want to learn more, you're not alone, and help is always available.

Helpful resources:

🔹 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline – 24/7, free & confidential
📞 Call or text 988 | 988lifeline.org

🔹 NAMI HelpLine – Mental health education, support & advocacy
📲 nami.org/help

🔹National Council for Mental Wellbeing – Tools to stay informed & raise awareness
🧠 thenationalcouncil.org/mental-health-awareness-month

🔹 How to Talk About Mental Health – Tips for starting the conversation
💬 mentalhealth.gov/talk

This month and beyond, let’s break the stigma, check in with each other and make mental wellness a priority—for ourselves and our communities.

05/18/2026

Join Operation Parent for "From the Table to Self-Talk: Reframing Food and Body Confidence for Youth" on June 3 at 1 pm EST!

Learn practical ways to support healthy habits, encourage positive self-talk, and model a balanced approach to food, exercise, and body image so youth can grow in confidence and feel good in their bodies.

All registrants will receive a recording of the webinar, so attend live or watch on your own time!

Register: bit.ly/3R7gI3P.

05/15/2026

This , we’re celebrating the people, partnerships and programs helping build a healthier Bulloch County community.

Prevention supports positive mental health, reduces substance misuse and helps young people and families thrive.

Learn more about why we celebrate via SAMHSA: samhsa.gov/prevention-week.

04/28/2026

PARENT NETWORK

It's always a good time to talk with your child about . Early conversations matter.

Explore resources from SAMHSA: samhsa.gov/talk-they-hear-you.