Pacific Southwest Prevention Technology Transfer Center

09/21/2026

💜 988 is more than a number—it’s a connection to support. The 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7 access to trained crisis counselors. This ***dePreventionMonth, help make sure your community knows where to turn. ***dePreventionMonth

09/16/2026

This ***dePreventionMonth, we recognize the role prevention plays in creating environments where people feel connected, supported, and equipped to thrive—before challenges become crises.

💜 Stronger together: Connect. Support. Prevent.

09/15/2026

Back to school is a great time to focus on prevention! 🎒 Connection, healthy coping skills, and supportive resources can help prevent substance use before it starts.

Explore SAMHSA’s resources: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-support/how-to-cope?fbclid=IwY2xjawTsHz5wZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMXE2YWVPdWhGd0ZvQnRaa29zcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEehCs_9ABTvabbRmsw4kgU-yfqLLDV3F0jA40EDfESMhzC1XpB_sFg2gkKcTo_aem_5H77le6ru6SmSSWkdqBzCg

Being a student can be tough sometimes. If you notice yourself struggling or see a friend having a hard time, remember there are resources available to support you or your friend’s mental health, drug or alcohol misuse: samhsa.gov/find-support/how-to-cope

09/14/2026

We’re proud to see our fellows, Ellie Williams and Shavanne Lambert, featured in the latest PTTC Post!

The 2025 SAMHSA Prevention Fellows explored what happens when evidence-based prevention meets real-world communities—examining fidelity, adaptation, and what it takes to put prevention into practice.

👏 Check out Ellie and Shavanne’s insights and learn more about the 2025 Prevention Fellows in “When Evidence Meets Community.”
🔗 Read the full PTTC Post: https://buff.ly/k2LBWvG

09/10/2026

This Su***de Prevention Month, faith-based organizations can help create spaces where people feel seen, supported, and connected to resources before a crisis occurs. Faith communities can be powerful sources of connection, belonging, and support—all protective factors that can strengthen prevention.

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09/09/2026

📬 Stay connected with the latest in substance misuse prevention! Sign up for the Pacific Southwest PTTC mailing list to receive updates on upcoming trainings, new resources, and prevention opportunities delivered straight to your inbox.

🔗 Sign up today and stay informed:

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09/08/2026

This , we recognize the importance of connection, accessible support, and help-seeking as part of healthier, more resilient communities. By increasing awareness of resources like 988, we can help strengthen pathways to support mental health and substance use concerns.

Prevention is about creating conditions that support health and well-being before challenges escalate. Whatever your reason, support is just three digits away.

09/03/2026

🚗 Plan ahead. Drive sober. Get home safe.

Labor Day is a time to celebrate, but getting home safely should always be part of the plan. The Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign reminds us that impaired driving is preventable. Make a plan for a sober ride, look out for others, and never drive impaired.

Learn more from : https://buff.ly/9gADNdc

Drunk driving can cost you your freedom, or worse—your life.

09/02/2026

Prevention starts before a crisis. 💙 This September, use SAMHSA’s 2026 Su***de Prevention Awareness Month Toolkit to promote connection, build protective factors, and support healthier communities.

Explore and share the toolkit: https://buff.ly/lYxw0tl
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09/01/2026

💬 Starting conversations early can make a difference. Looking for tools to help parents talk with their children about alcohol, to***co, and other substances? Explore SAMHSA’s Talk. They Hear You. campaign for conversation guides, tips, and resources to support families.

🔗 Learn more: https://buff.ly/YdQj4NP

Check out these “Talk. They Hear You.”® campaign resources to help you start—and keep up—the conversation about the dangers of drinking alcohol and using other drugs at a young age.