National Prevention Week-Resources for School Counselors

National Prevention Week is held each year before summer events like graduation parties, proms, weddings, sporting events, and outdoor activities. Since National Prevention Week is in the middle of May, it allows schools to take part in a prevention-themed event before the summer break. From May to July, there is an increase in the percentages of youth who use marijuana, cigarettes, and alcohol.

Daily Themes & Resources for School Counselors:

May 18th-Tobacco Use Prevention
Rethink Tobacco Toolkit  - 150 page manual from South Dakota with great ideas, activities, and resources for grades K-12.
Age me-Students can put in their photo and can see the effects of age, obesity, smoking, and sun exposure.
Chemistry Kills Poster- Show students all the ingredients in cigarette.
Rot Away- Help students see the deadly effects of smoking on their internal organs.



May 19th-Prevention of Underage Drinking

Liability Laws Make Parents Responsible for Underage Drinking In Their Home
MADD Social Hosting Educational Initiative-educate your parents about hosting parties with drinking.

May 20th-Prevention of Prescription Drug and Marijuana Use


Prescription Drug Abuse Facts

Peer Education Guide on Prescription Drug Abuse
The Neurology of Addiction Presentation for Students
Marijuana Use Facts
Marijuana Quiz-quiz for students to test their knowledge about cannabis.

May 22nd-Prevention of Suicide

Suicide Prevention Resource Center
SAVE
Centre for Suicide Prevention
Question, Persuade, and Respond-training for school counselors and school staff.
Great Resource to Give Students

May 23rd-Promotion of Mental Health


Poster to Display


Sample Resource

I hope you can sponsor some events next week.  Since our graduation is Saturday, I cannot participate this year.  Oh well, maybe next year!


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