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09/17/2025

Becky Devine had a theory: could outreach teams, deployed days after a drug overdose or poisoning, save lives? Three years later, deaths are declining.

09/17/2025

What a great resource from the Texas School Safety Center!

Do you have students who have been cited for possession of to***co products, including vapes?The Texas E-Cigarette and To***co Awareness Program REFERRAL Course provides individuals with the information and skills necessary to quit and avoid to***co products in the future. Schools may, at their discretion, refer students in possession of to***co products to complete this course as an alternative to punitive measures, such as school suspension or Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (DAEP)

Learn more ➡️ https://txssc.txstate.edu/about/programs/etap

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09/17/2025

Prevention staff had so much fun at the White Settlement ISD Incredible Mind 🧠 Fest. Community organizations set up booths with science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) activities and games that provided hands on learning! 👏🏼 Students stopped by our booth to create a mindfulness jar to help with self regulation and stress reduction! 💙

09/16/2025

Dallas families, check this out! What a fun opportunity!

Dallas ISD families, mark your calendars for Fam Jam!

Join us at Emmett J. Conrad High School THIS SATURDAY for a FREE event packed with activities, entertainment, food, exciting prizes, and more.
⏰ 9 a.m. - noon
🗓️ Sept. 20
📍7502 Fair Oaks Avenue

09/16/2025

Dallas ISD students, don’t miss out on discovering your higher education options at the free District Wide College Fair on Sept. 17 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Ellis Davis Field House. 📚🎓

08/31/2025

Between 2013 and 2018, the North Texas Poison Center reported just one call related to ni****ne pouch ingestion by a child under 6 years old.

Between 2019 and 2024, there were 103 calls related to ni****ne pouch poisonings.

That’s an increase of more than 102 times, or 10,200%, for cases under 6 years old!

Ni****ne pouches can be extremely dangerous if ingested by children. Even small amounts of ni****ne can cause serious health effects in young kids, including nausea, vomiting, increased heart rate, seizures, or worse. These products often come in flavors and packaging that may look appealing to children, increasing the risk of accidental poisoning. Always store ni****ne pouches securely and out of reach of children to help prevent accidental ingestion.

08/21/2025

💬 Start the Conversation. Stop the Risk.

Fentanyl is the leading cause of overdose deaths in the U.S. — claiming more than 150 lives every single day. 🚫💊
Just 2 milligrams (the size of a few grains of salt) can be deadly. In North Texas, 79.8% of all opioid-related deaths involved fentanyl in 2023.

Most teens and young adults who encounter fentanyl don’t even know it’s there.
🗣️ Talking with friends, family, and youth about fentanyl isn’t easy, but it can save lives. Knowledge is prevention. Awareness is protection.

👉 Start the conversation today. Together, we can stop the risk.

08/21/2025

We’ve had so much fun seeing everyone this last month at all the back to school events! 📚✏️We are so thankful to serve our community and make all these partnerships 🤝

08/12/2025

📚 Teachers: Avoid Burnout Before It Starts
The school year’s starting make your wellness a priority! 💛


🧍‍♀️ Set Boundaries Early
Leave grading or emails at school when you can.
Your time at home is *yours* protect it. 🕔🚪

🧘 Make Time for Self-Care
Schedule daily moments to recharge, even just 10 minutes.
A walk, deep breathing, or music = mental reset.

🤝 Lean on Your People
Colleagues get it. Share ideas, vent, laugh together.
Community keeps you strong. 🗣️💬

🎉 Celebrate Small Wins!
Finished a stack of grading? Got through a tough day?
Recognize it. Small victories fuel big impact.

💬 You matter. Your well-being matters.
Let’s make this year fulfilling *and* healthy.

08/11/2025

Attention: Navarro County CAP Early Enrollers/Juniors

The $50 gift cards are available to students who completed the Early Enroller/Junior requirements by July 15. Your name will be placed into the CAP Scholarship drawing twice if you complete the remaining requirements by March 15. The student's signature is required at time of pick up. You are welcome to visit the office located at 107 W. 5th Avenue at your convenience by August 25. Please schedule an appointment by visiting www.voiceinc.org, click on Programs, click on Navarro County CAP Appointment, if you are unable to meet the deadline. See you soon!

08/10/2025

🎉 We had an amazing time at the Dallas Mayor’s Back to School Bash! 📚✂️
Families picked up free school supplies, fresh haircuts, and tons of awesome goodies to start the school year strong! 💪

One of the highlights? Our drunk goggle simulation 🚫🍺 students got a hands-on (and eye-opening) lesson on the dangers of drugs and alcohol. Education + fun = a safer, smarter future! 💡👏

Thanks to everyone who came out and made it such a great day! 💙

08/08/2025

🚸 Back to School = New Pressures & New Choices
As kids head back to school, it’s a critical time to stay informed and engaged. 📚🧠

📊 Did You Know?
🔹 1 in 5 high school students have reported using prescription drugs without a doctor’s order.
🔹 The first use of substances often happens during transitions—like starting a new school year.
🔹 Teens who regularly talk with their parents about drug risks are 50% less likely to use.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Tips for Parents & Caregivers:
✔️ Start open, judgment-free conversations early
✔️ Know your child’s friends and where they spend time
✔️ Keep medications locked and track quantities
✔️ Be a role model—your habits matter more than you think

Let’s work together to create a safe, healthy school year. 💬💙