The holiday season is officially beginning! This means more family time with teens being home during school breaks, which presents a great opportunity to have more open conversations about alcohol. It also gives parents the opportunity to set the record …
NCHS TAC Students Simluate… Never Emulate!
Our Teen Advisory Council (TAC) students at North Cobb High School were having a little fun with the DUI (“drunk”) simulation googles during one of their meetings. The exercise was meant to be able to experience how difficult it is …
TRENDING: #Sobriety
Provided by one of our own coalition member, Brian DiNapoli, there have been a number of events and articles in circulation where sobriety has become a major focus among youth in communities! These articles depict youth and young adults choosing …
Community SPOTLIGHT: LaTreece Roby In The News
Good news… we are IN the news! Last month, our very own Program Director, LaTreece Roby, was able to be participate in a news story covered by WSB-TV! The story highlighted the Cobb County Police Department and their efforts to …
“MAY” We Discuss Mental Health? ??
The month of May is widely know to be Mental Health/Mental Health Awareness Month… and rightfully so! During May, school is wrapping up to shut down for the summer, which means classes are ending and exams are beginning! Cramming in …
Dear Youth, Have a Sober Fourth of July!
The annual Fourth of July Independence Day celebration is commonly inundated with parties, barbeques, and light/firework shows! All very exciting activities among many other things! With this year being one of the first few where people are comfortable having larger …
Spring Is OUT and SUMMER IS IN!
Schools are officially out and the summer is here (from the perspectives of schedules, that is). It’s a time for m0re free time, fun in the sun, pool parties, and vacations! But… before your teen goes out with their friends …
MENTAL HEALTH Awareness Month
All May we are recognizing and celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month!
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In bringing awareness to mental health, we want to encourage all parents/guardians to check in with their kids on how they feel and how they cope with any …
April is for ALCOHOL AWARENESS!
The month of April is nationally recognized as Alcohol Awareness Month! Additionally, April 7th is National Alcohol Screening Day which is a day dedicated to increasing public awareness that alcohol abuse and alcoholism, are recognized disorders which can…
Having a Safe Celebration ????
The Fourth of July celebrations begins this weekend! Establishments have been opening back up and will be open. This means more gatherings, partying, and activities. CCAPSA, Inc. wants youth to stay safe and sober on this holiday and encourages parents …