Prevention starts at home. 🏠 From family dinners to open conversations and clear rules, everyday actions can help protect teens from substance use. Explore 10 things parents can do: bit.ly/3UiigHv.

📅 Ready to build your skills? Explore upcoming #GUIDEIncTraining opportunities! Browse the calendar, search by event name or filter by category to find the training that’s right for you. ➡️ guideinc.org/events

Adults can make a difference in preventing underage drinking. 💬 Talk early and often ✅ Set clear expectations 🚫 Don’t provide alcohol ❤️ Keep communication open Find more tips: bit.ly/4hC9BtE.

“Low risk” doesn’t mean “no risk.” Alcohol affects health, and individual factors may mean drinking less—or not at all—is the healthier choice. Get the facts and rethink your drinking: bit.ly/3Bp8Tiv.

🎨🏃 Healthy activities can help young people build skills, discover new interests & make positive choices. Explore ideas for bringing creative expression, self-care, community involvement & more into your #PYD programming: bit.ly/4lNkadT.

Supporting young people’s #mentalhealth helps them navigate challenges, build healthy relationships and make positive choices. 💚 Find youth-focused tools and resources from @FreeYourFeelsGA: freeyourfeels.org/youth-reso… #FreeYourFeels

⚽🏈⚾ Fall sports are in full swing! Athletes can support their performance on game day by making healthy choices off the field, including staying alcohol-free. Learn how alcohol can affect athletic performance: bit.ly/3Sci7Dx.

Feeling drained? Try a quick reset. 🌿 Step away for 10–15 minutes, get outside, practice deep breathing or silence those notifications for a while. Find more ideas for preventing burnout: bit.ly/4z88fPp.

#GeorgiaTI YAT Spotlight: @JaredsSuccess youth gave back during their Day of Service! 💙 They refreshed a Little Free Library, shared hand-painted Kindness Rocks & provided back-to-school supplies to help local youth start the year strong.

🐻🐟🦟 Bring some energy to your next group meeting! Bear, Fish, Mosquito is a fun, active way to get participants moving, laughing & interacting. Add it to your #icebreaker + #teambuilding toolkit: bit.ly/4yTQyTz.

Would you recognize an opioid overdose? ⚠️ Signs can include: • Slow or stopped breathing • Loss of consciousness • Pinpoint pupils • Pale, blue or gray skin Know the signs and what to do: bit.ly/4tHNN4P. #OverdosePrevention

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay! Check out @mentalhealth's tip sheets for advice on talking about mental health, listening better and more: mentalhealth.org.uk/worldmen….

MYTH: Suicide cannot be prevented. FACT: #SuicidePrevention is possible with a comprehensive approach. ✔️ Learn about the role support, healthcare, safer environments, prevention efforts and education can play: bit.ly/49DEiKs.

Building stronger connections doesn’t have to be complicated. ✅ Listen ✅ Check in ✅ Be present ✅ Show you care Explore simple daily practices that can strengthen relationships and help prevent risk: bit.ly/3OhLVzL.

💙 During #BullyingPreventionMonth, help create spaces where young people feel safe, supported & included. #OST programs can use @PACER_NBPC’s Student Activity Kit to engage youth in bullying #prevention: pacer.org/bullying/nbpm.

Fall brings plenty of opportunities for family time—and meaningful conversations. 🍂 Use those moments to connect, listen and talk about healthy choices. Find resources to help: bit.ly/45WYmHG.

Would you know how to help someone who may be at risk for suicide? 💙 Learn #QPR—Question, Persuade, Refer—during our FREE virtual training on October 21 from 1–3 pm. guideinc.swoogo.com/2026QPR | #GUIDEIncTraining

🍎 The hours after school matter! #Afterschool programs give Georgia youth opportunities to learn, connect, explore & grow. See what @afterschool4all’s #AA3PM data tells us about afterschool in our state: bit.ly/AA3PMGA

Explore how adult behaviors and attitudes toward alcohol can influence young people—and why positive role modeling is an important part of prevention. Modeling Matters: Alcohol, Teens and the Role of Adults: bit.ly/3TLdocM

💰 Funding opportunity! @NBA Foundation grants support organizations serving youth ages 14–24 with programs focused on job readiness, skills training, job placement & career advancement. Applications are due Oct. 31: nbafoundation.nba.com/grants.