Yuma County Anti Drug Coalition

06/19/2026

Learn how to host roundtable conversations with youth as well as parents and caregivers. These insights can help you determine which Free Mind messages resonate with your community and meet their needs.



https://www.cdc.gov/free-mind/media/pdfs/FreeMind_Roundtable-Facilitator-Guide_Parents_508c.pdf

https://www.cdc.gov/free-mind/media/pdfs/FreeMind_Roundtable-Facilitator-Guide_Youth_508c.pdf

06/18/2026

“Just this once” isn’t always just once.
Taking pills that aren’t prescribed to you? That’s a gamble—every time.
Different body, different reaction, different outcome.
Not worth the risk.
Look out for yourself. Look out for your friends.
👉 cdc.gov/FreeMind

06/16/2026

Your feed looks perfect.
Your life doesn’t have to.
Behind the posts, the smiles, the “I’m good”—a lot of people are struggling more than they let on. And sometimes, drugs feel like a way to keep up.
But you don’t have to carry that alone.
Real strength? Asking for help.
👉 cdc.gov/FreeMind

06/12/2026

Mental health and substance use don’t exist in separate lanes—they overlap more than people realize.
Breaking the stigma = more people getting help sooner.
Need tools to start conversations locally?
👉 YCADC.org
https://yumacountyantidrugcoalition.org/cdc-free-mind-initiative

Empowering Communities Against Drugs

06/11/2026

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Yuma C.A.R.E.S. Yuma County Anti Drug Coalition 6/9/2026

06/11/2026

☀️💙 YCADC partnered with US Border Patrol Yuma Sector this morning at Carver Elementary to share resources with students and families.

Summer is an important time to continue prevention efforts, and we are grateful for the partnerships that help us support our community. Thank you to all of our champions for making a difference!

06/11/2026

Big feelings hitting all at once?
Yeah… that “I just need something to calm me down” moment is real.
But turning to alcohol or pills to cope? That can flip the script in ways you didn’t sign up for.
How you deal today shows up tomorrow.
Find a better way to reset. You’ve got options.
👉 cdc.gov/FreeMind

06/09/2026

🎉 Another Incredible Yuma CARES Coalition Meeting! 🎉

A huge THANK YOU to all of our coalition champions who joined us for another amazing and impactful meeting! Your commitment to strengthening our community through prevention, education, and collaboration continues to make a difference throughout Yuma County.

👏 Special thanks to Bruce Gwynn for his informative and inspiring presentation on Alcoholics Anonymous. The valuable information, personal insights, and resources shared provided a meaningful look at recovery and the support available to individuals and families impacted by substance use.

👏 We would also like to thank Jorge Flores with RAZE for delivering an outstanding presentation. Your passion, knowledge, and dedication to youth empowerment and prevention inspired everyone in attendance and highlighted the importance of making healthy, positive choices.

Together, we continue building stronger partnerships, increasing awareness, and creating healthier communities across Yuma County. Thank you to everyone who attended, participated, and shared in the conversation. We look forward to seeing you at our next coalition meeting!

💙 Collaboration. Prevention. Community. Impact.