Orange Partnership for Alcohol and Drug Free Youth

Here Are 3 Facts About Teen Mental Health Everyone Should Know for Children's Mental Health Month

Did you know these facts?

Are you putting on your oxygen mask?

Are you a high school student enrolled in Orange County Schools? Do you have an interest in public health? Do you want to learn more about substance use and mental health?

If so, join ADAPT! The ADAPT Program is a paid internship where selected interns can receive CTE class credit. Interns will be trained in public health topics, research topics that interest them, collect data, and connect with community members.

Apply today at the link in our bio!

On this day when we recognize mothers and those who are mother figures, please know your influence is powerful! The majority of youth say their parents are the #1 most trusted sources for information. Not only today but every day! Happy Mother's Day!

When someone you know or love is struggling with their mental wellbeing, it's hard to know what to do. Here are six ways to support someone who is struggling 💚

🎉 May is Children's Mental Health Awareness Month 🎉

Poor mental health or mental wellbeing is a HUGE risk factor in underage substance use. This month, we will go through:

- The connections between mental wellbeing and substance use
- Coping skills and resiliency
- Ways to support someone who is struggling
- How to reduce mental health stigma in your community

And much, much more!

We’re so thankful for everyone who came out to the Health & Wellness Fair on Saturday for Orange County Schools and Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools

Some of our wonderful ADAPT interns helped table the event, bringing substance use and mental health to the forefront of parent, staff, and student minds.

Let's Talk About To***co 🚬

🎉🎉 Shoutout to Sweven, one of our ADAPT Interns, who created this post 🎉🎉

Tell us in the comments: Did you know this little history of Big To***co?

Looking for something to do next semester? This paid internship for CTE class credit gives students who wish to learn more about Public Health the opportunity to:
- Learn about substance use and mental wellbeing
- Speak with policy makers and attend national conferences on substance use
- Advocate for change in your community
And much, much more!

Apply today! Link is in our bio :)