Tipton Prevents

10/20/2026

Week 3: Tips for talking with teenagers about drugs and alcohol! As kids become teenagers, peer pressure, social situations, and exposure to alcohol can become more common. This is an important time to keep the conversation going! Remember the goal isn't one perfect conversation. It's building a relationship where your teen feels comfortable talking to you through small, frequent conversations. 💬

10/19/2026

REMINDER: our Take Back Day is THIS Saturday, 10/24. We will be in the Baptist Memorial Hospital parking lot from 11 AM - 1 PM with candy, hot dogs, music, and more! Bring your expired or unwanted medications for safe disposal! SEE YOU THERE🎃

10/14/2026

See you tomorrow! Everyone is welcome!

10/13/2026

Continuing our drug and alcohol, age-appropriate conversation tips... this week we are focusing on ages 8-12. At this age, kids are becoming more curious and may start hearing about substances from friends, social media, tv shows, etc. It is a great time to start the conversation and most importantly, listen to what they have to say! It doesn't have to be one big talk. Small, ongoing conversations help develop trust and confidence with your pre-teen. 💬

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If you or someone you know need helps with substance misuse, call or text 1-800-889-9789. The TNREDLINE is the 24/7/365 resource for substance misuse treatment referrals. All calls and texts are completely confidential.

10/10/2026

Today is recognized as World Mental Health Day. We want to remind everyone to be kind to yourself. This world is a better place with you in it! 🌎🫂🤍

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Help is always available with the Crisis & Su***de Lifeline. Call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org.

10/08/2026

🚨 Vapes are becoming harder to recognize. Here are a couple examples of what you can look for!

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Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW or text "QUIT" to 615-795-0600 for quitting support.

10/07/2026

Don’t Let Stress Haunt You! Our Youth Advisory Council came up with different ways students can de-stress throughout the day! These tips will be displayed at all 4 high schools reminding students to take a minute, reset, and take care of their mental health! 🎃😮‍💨👻

10/06/2026

We’re continuing our Mindful Moments series—a community initiative dedicated to promoting mental wellness, self-care, and connection through fun and meaningful experiences!

You don't want to miss this! This month's event is a repeat because it was SO much fun the 1st time. FREE mini golf and train rides at Atoka Railroad Adventure! Join us on October 27th for an evening of family fun and conversation. ⛳🚂

Be sure to complete the Let's Talk activity during mini golf or on the train ride while you’re there! Bring your completed activity cards back to receive FREE froyo!

We can’t wait to see you there!

10/06/2026

This month we are encouraging parents in our community to talk with their kids about drugs and alcohol. Each Tuesday in October we will share SAMHSA tips for talking with children at different ages. Start early, talk often. These conversations can help build trust, encourage healthy decision-making, and give kids the tools they need to navigate difficult situations as they grow. 💬

10/05/2026

We’re so excited to see our Mental Health Library Project continuing to grow!

This week, all Brighton Elementary School kindergarteners will receive their very own copy of our "Be Kind" book to take home and enjoy with their families.

Through this project, we’re working to put positive, age-appropriate mental health messages into the hands of local children and families—because learning to be kind, care for others, and take care of your own mental well-being starts early.

A big thank you to Brighton Elementary for helping us make this project possible! We love seeing these books make their way into the hands of little ones.

Thank you Tipton Prevents for providing "Be Kind" books to all of our kindergarten classrooms! 📚🩷