San Fernando Valley Partnership Inc.

San Fernando Valley Partnership Inc. San Fernando Valley Partnership is a non-profit organization that strives to promote healthy, and drug-free communities in the San Fernando Valley.

05/31/2026

WORLD NO TO***CO DAY

While to***co use has declined in many communities, people experiencing homelessness continue to experience some of the highest rates of to***co-related disease in the United States.

To***co-related disease remains a leading cause of preventable death among people experiencing homelessness. Yet access to smoking cessation services is often limited for those who need them most.

Health equity means more than recognizing disparities—it means taking action to address them.

On World No To***co Day, let's commit to ensuring that everyone has access to the support, treatment, and resources needed to quit to***co and improve their health.

***coDay To***coFree HealthForAll CommunityHealth PreventionWorks EndHealthDisparities

05/31/2026

What if one of the biggest barriers to progress is our unwillingness to ask a simple question:

Does our approach actually work?

Too often, we continue investing time, energy, and resources into strategies because they are familiar, popular, or make us feel like we are doing something.

But effective prevention and community change require more than good intentions. They require honesty.

1. What works? And build on it.
2. What doesn't? And learn from it.
3. What are we missing? And develop it!

Real impact begins when we stop assuming and start examining. Because the goal isn't to do more.

The goal is to do what works.

05/07/2026

Big shoutout to Scott from our team for leading an incredible conversation with a group of 5th grade students about the dangers of va**ng and other harmful substances.

We also want to recognize the school for being proactive and committed to preparing students as they transition into middle school. Prevention starts with awareness, honest conversations, and creating safe spaces for young people to ask questions and learn.

It’s also important to remember that many elementary school students can access dangerous substances at home or in their communities. That’s why early education, awareness, and community support matter more than ever.

Every conversation today has the power to protect a young person’s tomorrow.

05/06/2026

Support Councilmember Imelda Padilla’s motion to stop the sale of nitrous oxide at smoke shops in the City of Los Angeles.

Across the City of Los Angeles, discarded nitrous oxide tanks are showing up near schools, parks, sidewalks, alleys, bus stops, and neighborhoods — normalizing a dangerous trend while leaving communities to deal with the impact.

This is not just litter:
It’s a public health issue.
It’s a community safety issue.
And a policy issue

Nitrous oxide products are being heavily marketed, widely accessible to teens, and increasingly visible in communities already overwhelmed by substance use.

SEE A DISCARDED TANK? HELP US DOCUMENT IT:

www.rw-la.org

If you find discarded nitrous oxide tanks or cartridges in your neighborhood:

✅ Take a picture
✅ Tell us where you found it
✅ Upload your photo @ www.rw-la.org

Community documentation helps expose the scope of the problem and strengthens efforts to protect youth, neighborhoods, and public spaces across Los Angeles.

The more we document, the harder this issue becomes to ignore.

Fentanyl Awareness Day: One Pill Can Change Everything.Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that can be found in coun...
04/29/2026

Fentanyl Awareness Day: One Pill Can Change Everything.

Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that can be found in counterfeit pills, powders, and other illegal drugs—and even a small amount can be deadly. Raising awareness can help prevent overdose and save lives.

What You Should Know:

• Counterfeit pills can contain fentanyl without a person knowing.
• One pill can be enough to cause an overdose.
• Talking openly about fentanyl risks can help people make safer choices.

What You Can Do:

Learn the facts
Start the conversation
Support prevention and save lives

Awareness leads to action. Action can save lives.

04/26/2026

COMMUNITY ACTION ALERT

Help support Council File 24-1220 that will ban the sale of nitrous oxide products in smoke shops, to***co shops, and cannabis retailers across the City of Los Angeles.

We need community members and organizations across the City of LA to help document what is happening in our neighborhoods.

If you see discarded nitrous oxide tanks or cartridges:
Take a photo, note the location, and document whether it is near a school, park, smoke shop, sidewalk, or public space.

Photo Link: https://bit.ly/4vT0YRP

This evidence is an important step in the public policy process. It helps show City leaders that nitrous oxide misuse is not just an individual behavior issue — it is a public health concern, a youth access problem, and a neighborhood quality-of-life issue that requires immediate action.

* Easy access normalizes use.
* Discarded tanks are everywhere.
* Retailers should not profit from preventable harm.

Together, we can protect our teens, support safer neighborhoods, and move Council File 24-1220 forward.

04/19/2026

Do you think that drinking one BuzzBallz quickly is dangerous?

This viral “drink it fast” challenge isn’t just a trend — it’s a deeply concerning public health risk.

Products like BuzzBallz are engineered in ways that can increase harm, especially for young people:

• Sweet, candy-like flavors mask the taste of alcohol
• High alcohol content delivers a large dose quickly
• Bright, playful packaging lowers the perception of risk

When you combine all three, you create a product that’s easy to consume quickly and extremely dangerous!

Drinking alcohol rapidly doesn’t give your body time to process it. What happens next isn’t just “getting sick” — it’s your body trying to protect itself from alcohol poisoning. In more severe cases, it can lead to loss of consciousness, respiratory depression, or worse.

This isn’t accidental. These products are designed to shape behavior.

We need to shift the conversation:
This is about access, normalization, and product design — not just individual choice.

Know the risks. Challenge what’s being normalized. Protect our youth.

KnowTheRisk

04/17/2026

New Social Media Trend Alert: BuzzBallz Challenge

We’re seeing growing concerns around a viral trend involving BuzzBallz—sweet, fruity drinks that may seem harmless but pack a serious punch at 15% alcohol by volume.

These products are being consumed rapidly as part of online challenges, putting both young people and adults at risk.

Why this is dangerous:

High alcohol content can lead to rapid intoxication

Increased risk of alcohol poisoning

Impaired judgment → injuries, risky behavior, and long-term harm

Sweet flavors can mask how strong these drinks really are

This isn’t just a trend—it’s a public health concern.

Start the conversation today:
Talk to your teens, students, or loved ones about what they’re seeing online and the real risks behind these challenges. Awareness and open communication can make the difference.

Let’s stay informed, look out for one another, and push back against trends that put lives at risk.

StaySafe

04/11/2026

Always a great experience working with the LAPD Cadets—an incredible group of young leaders committed to making a difference across the City of Los Angeles!

Having the opportunity to talk about substance abuse prevention with youth who are already stepping up for their communities is powerful. These young leaders are not just listening—they’re thinking critically, asking real questions, and preparing to lead with purpose.

04/06/2026

By the time a substance shows up in emergency rooms, schools, or headlines—it’s already too late!

Public health approaches don't fail because we don’t care. They fail when we’re reacting instead of detecting.

Surveillance data is how we:
• Identify emerging substances before they spread
• Track access points in real time (smoke shops, online,
delivery)
• Understand how youth behavior is evolving
• Respond with a plan, not a reaction

Right now, substances like:
• Recently banned delta-8 and other hemp-derived intoxicants
• Synthetic or chemically altered psychoactive mushroom-
derived products
• Nitrous oxide (Nos or whippets)
• 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH)

…are moving faster than traditional data systems can track. And here’s the reality, if we wait for “perfect data,” we guarantee preventable harm.

The absence of data is not the absence of a problem, it's a surveillance gap. The communities that save lives are not the ones that react fastest, they’re the ones that see what’s coming first.

That means:
✔️ Listening to youth
✔️ Monitoring local environments
✔️ Tracking retail access
✔️ Acting on early signals

Prevention isn’t about reacting, it's about staying ahead of the curve.

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