Pacific Southwest Prevention Technology Transfer Center

10/23/2026

October 24 is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day! Properly disposing of unused or expired prescription medications helps reduce the risk of misuse and keeps potentially harmful medications out of the wrong hands.

Take part in prevention by finding a collection site near you: https://buff.ly/4xqhXIW

10/22/2026

💛 Reaching out for support early matters. Connection, care, and access to resources can make a difference before challenges grow.

🔔 Daily Reminder: It's okay not to be okay.

Support is always available if you or someone in your life is struggling with mental health or substance use. samhsa.gov/find-help for help and resources.

10/20/2026

🧠 Prevention starts with understanding. Learning about emerging and changing substance trends helps communities, families, and prevention professionals better support informed decision-making.

Hallucinogens are mind-altering substances that can change a person's perceptions, thoughts, mood, and sense of reality. Understanding how these substances affect the brain and body is a key step in prevention. Learn more: samhsa.gov/substance-use/learn/hallucinogens

10/19/2026

Ever leave a meeting with great ideas but no clear next steps?

Join the Pacific Southwest PTTC for Guiding Groups from Conversation to Action, a FREE, six-session interactive learning series designed to help prevention professionals navigate group dynamics, strengthen collaboration, and move ideas forward.

📅 Begins November 3, 2026
🔗 Learn more and register: https://buff.ly/nV24Sv8

10/15/2026

A safer community starts with what's in your medicine cabinet.💊 National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is October 24!

Safely disposing of unused or expired prescription medications is a simple but important step in preventing prescription drug misuse and keeping our communities safe.
📍 Find a collection site near you: https://buff.ly/NewRDhn

10/14/2026

Strong prevention starts with a strong plan. 💡 Use these tools to turn community needs and priorities into prevention strategies that make an impact.

As you prepare for fall prevention activities, a strong planning process can lead to lasting impact. 🍂📝 The Communities Talk Toolkit offers practical resources to help organizations assess community needs, engage local stakeholders, and develop prevention activities that reflect local priorities. Whether you're using a Communities Talk stipend or planning year-round prevention efforts, the toolkit can help you build a thoughtful, community-driven strategy. Start planning today: samhsa.gov/communities-talk

10/13/2026

🍂 Prevention starts with taking care of ourselves and each other. This fall, make connection, support, and well-being a priority.

10/12/2026

Stay connected to what’s happening in prevention! 📩 Join our mailing list: https://buff.ly/xxfpYzP

📬From upcoming trainings and events to new tools and resources, get the latest from the Pacific Southwest PTTC delivered straight to your inbox.

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10/08/2026

Families play an important role in prevention. Building awareness, recognizing changes early, and connecting loved ones with support can strengthen protective factors and promote healthier communities. 💙

Family members may be more likely to notice when their loved ones are experiencing changes in mood or behavior. Being able to offer support, they can connect those in need with treatment, resources, and services to begin and stay on their recovery journey. samhsa.gov/families

10/07/2026

⚠️ Emerging Substance Alert: Cychlorphine. The DEA has issued a public safety advisory on cychlorphine, a potent synthetic opioid increasingly found alongside fentanyl and other substances and linked to at least 55 deaths since 2025.

As the drug landscape evolves, staying informed is a critical part of prevention. 🔗 Read the full advisory: https://buff.ly/kqaST69