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Helpful Resources

🔗 Parents & Educators

 

 

At Let’s Start EARLY, we believe education doesn’t stop in the classroom. Whether you’re a parent looking for guidance or an educator building your curriculum, the resources below offer expert support, tools, and information to help youth stay drug-free.

 

🛠️ Substance Use Prevention & Education

 

 

SAMHSA – Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Resources, campaigns, and treatment tools to support youth and families.

• Talk. They Hear You. – Helps parents start early conversations

• FindTreatment.gov – National treatment locator

 

NIDA for Teens – National Institute on Drug Abuse

Science-based content for kids, parents, and teachers.

• Teachers & Parents – Free lesson plans & activities

• Mind Matters Series – Printable drug education booklets

 

Partnership to End Addiction

Personalized parent support, guides, and a full resource library.

• Parent Helpline – Speak with a specialist

• Resource Library – Articles, videos & tools

 

🏫 School & Community-Based Prevention

 

 

CDC – Youth Substance Use

National data, prevention strategies, and school-based programs.

• Adolescent & School Health

• Youth Risk Behavior Survey

 

National PTA – Drug Use Prevention

Empowers families and schools to work together for prevention.

 

Operation Prevention by DEA & Discovery Education

Free K–12 digital curriculum, virtual field trips, and parent resources.

 

 

 

 

💬 Support & Special Topics

 

 

Stop Medicine Abuse

Focused on preventing cough medicine misuse among teens.

 

The Trevor Project

Crisis support and mental health services for LGBTQ+ youth.

 

Rise Above Colorado

Interactive and youth-driven prevention campaigns.

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Whether you’re a caregiver, counselor, or classroom leader, you’re making a difference. These resources can help you start conversations, find support, and build a brighter, drug-free future for the children in your care.

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