Drug-Free: Redefined

We are excited to partner with students, families, and staff to promote healthy choices, strengthen protective factors, and support student well-being throughout the year.

As substance-related trends continue to evolve, awareness and early prevention remain essential. By providing students with accurate information, practical refusal skills, trusted connections, and healthy coping strategies, we can help them make informed decisions before challenges arise.

-Bobbie Jones-

Guidance and Counseling Substance Use Awareness & Prevention Program

The back-to-school season is a great time to engage with youth about mental health and substance use to promote their well-being throughout the academic year. To support these conversations, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has launched Free Mind, a new national campaign that provides youth ages 12-17 and their parents and caregivers with resources and information about substance use, mental health, and the connection between the two (CDC, 2025). Click to read more.....

Teens can use refusal skills to get out of uncomfortable or high-pressure situations. Learn the top ten refusal skills for teens, when to use them, and how to practice them. https://www.mcmillenhealth.org/tamtalks/refusal-skills