Prevention Consultants of Missouri

11/17/2025

November is National Homeless Youth Awareness Month, a time to acknowledge children and families experiencing homelessness. Being homeless, no matter how long it lasts, is a life-altering traumatic event that creates major stress in any person’s life, regardless of age.

https://www.samhsa.gov/homelessness-programs-resources

11/14/2025

💬 Language Matters.

"Words shape how we understand people and the challenges they face. They can build bridges—or reinforce barriers. In conversations about substance use, mental health, housing instability, and legal involvement, language has the power to either stigmatize or affirm." -Save Our Families

🔗 https://saveour.family/

🔗https://saveour.family/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Save-Our-Families-Language-Matters-Guide-2025.pdf

11/13/2025

Ask your child to think carefully about what they shares with others.

It’s up to them to make good decisions for themselves, but, as a parent, it’s your job to try to help them avoid mistakes that could cause serious painful consequences.

11/12/2025

At the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline, they understand that life's challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, caring counselors are here for you. You are not alone. #988

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11/11/2025

🎮📱Tech Safety Tuesday 📱🎮

We live in an online world, one full of unlimited possibilities at the click of a button. With vast choices and unrestricted access, a serious and dangerous threat to children also exists...exploitation.

Talking about this can be difficult, but you are not alone.

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children's CyberTipline is the nation’s centralized reporting system for the online exploitation of children.

If you have something you’d like to report to the CyberTipline, act now.
https://www.missingkids.org/gethelpnow/cybertipline.

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children’s CyberTipline is the nation’s centralized reporting system for the online exploitation of children. The public and electronic service providers can make reports of suspected online enticement of children for sexual acts, child sexual molestatio...

11/10/2025

As we acknowledge , let’s shine a light on the urgent need to address, end, and prevent homelessness among people living with mental or substance use disorders, and support those affected.

Learn more: samhsa.gov/homelessness-programs-resources

11/04/2025

🎮📱Tech Safety Tuesday!📱🎮

YouTube Kids is recommended for children under age 13. YouTube Kids and YouTube parental controls, like Restricted Mode, are not perfect. For best safety practices, parents are encouraged to monitor their children and teens' use and to talk often with their children and teens about online health and safety.

🔗 https://www.internetmatters.org/parental-controls/entertainment-search-engines/youtube-kids-app/
🔗 https://www.internetmatters.org/parental-controls/entertainment-search-engines/youtube-app/

10/23/2025

Cyberbullying can have a negative impact on people's mental health.
It is so important that you reach out to someone you trust – whether it's a parent, teacher, friend or caregiver – and let them know what you're going through so that they can help you.

Reach out to someone you trust.
Be someone kids can trust.
End cyberbullying. 🚫📱



🔗 https://www.unicef.org/stories/how-to-stop-cyberbullying #3

10/22/2025

🎮📱Tech Safety Tuesday!📱🎮

Instagram is a free, mobile-first social media platform for sharing photos and videos.
Users can share photos and videos, which can be viewed by followers. You can also apply filters, add captions, and tag other users or locations.

To find out how to keep your kids safe on Instagram, visit these links!

🔗 https://www.internetmatters.org/parental-controls/social-media/instagram/
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqz_CAa3i6w

10/20/2025

Flavored ma*****na va**ng is now the most common form of use among American teenagers who v**e cannabis, according to new findings from the University of Michigan's annual Monitoring the Future surveys.

10/17/2025

Need a carseat?
Visit the Phelps-Maries County Health Department and then make an appointment with City of Rolla Fire & Rescue!

10/17/2025

Cannabis use is associated with depression; social anxiety; and thoughts of su***de, su***de attempts, and su***de.

To learn more about cannabis and your health...
🔗 https://www.cdc.gov/cannabis/about/index.html

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