BeFreePima

Early prevention is critical. Visit: www.samhsa.gov/about/digital-toolkits/substance-use-prevention-month

Are your pain meds locked up?

Nearly half of young adults who misused prescription opioids got them from a friend or family member.

For more info, visit www.lockssavelives.org.

Do the youth in your community know that most of their peers don’t use substances? Learn about social norms: www.hidta.org/adapt/prevention-intervention-resource-center

Calling all social work, behavioral health, medical, law enforcement, other interested professional associates, and neighbors concerned about the opioid epidemic that resulted in 510 deaths in Pima County last year:
The Pima County Community Prevention Coalition (CPC) of PPEP, Inc. will present the 7th Annual Southern Arizona Opioid Misuse Prevention Symposium on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at Desert Diamond Casino.
The $65 attendance fee includes entry to the Symposium, a continental breakfast, refreshments during breaks, lunch, a raffle ticket, and Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
For online registration, sponsorship, and vendor booth opportunities visit pimacpc.org/rxsymposium.

Call the Community Prevention Coalition of Pima County to learn more about the dangers of fentanyl, our substance misuse prevention and intervention programs, and our BeFeePima Youth Program, at 520-205-4781.

Call the Community Prevention Coalition of Pima County to learn more about our substance misuse prevention and intervention programs, and our BeFeePima Youth Program, at 520-205-4781.

Stay cool

With the recent increase in monsoon activity, the triple digit temperatures of July have become less frequent in the past few weeks. That doesn’t mean the heat of the day can be ignored, though. Remember the signs below to stay safe from heat-related illness.

Zoom presentation for those who are caring for people with Autism. Wednesday August 31st 2022, 1-3pm. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7723885385

The Amado Youth Center and PPEP Inc are facilitating a THRIVE Youth Resiliency Program at the Sahuarita Library in Sahuarita, Arizona! The program starts Wednesday, August 24, 2022, from 2:30-4:30pm. Youth attending 4-8th grade are welcome to register!

Youth who attend the program will learn how to cope with stress, manage emotions, set goals, and make healthy decisions. The program will also discuss drug and alcohol prevention.

August is National Immunization Awareness Month!