The teen years encompass a lot of special and lasting memories – with prom, graduation, and other celebrations. However, it is important to be aware of the risks our teens may experience. Drug and alcohol use – including drinking or using marijuana and driving – have real, life-long impacts. It’s important to come together, break down barriers, and share information on preventing risky behaviors and tendencies. Having conversations is the first step.

Our Substance Abuse Block Grant Team works with communities, agencies, and schools to raise awareness about substance abuse and prevention and provides programs and resources to youth and their families.

Important Numbers

• Child Priority (Crisis) Response Hotline – 1-800-969-4357 (always call 9-1-1 in emergencies)
• Crisis Text Line – Text DE to 741-741 (a free, 24/7 text line for people in crisis)
• Substance Abuse & Mental Health (SAMHSA) National Helpline – 1-800-662-HELP
• Poison Control Center – 1-800-222-1222
• Delaware Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline – 1-800-292-9582
• National Suicide Prevention Hotline – 1-800-273-TALK
• Delaware 2-1-1 (dial 211)

Important Websites

• SAMHSA Prevention Information
• SAMHSA Parent Resources
• DSCYF Prevention and Behavioral Health Information
• Help is Here DE
• Why You Should Talk With Your Child About Alcohol and Other Drugs
• Vaping and e-Cigarettes
• The Power of Grandparents: Grandparents Play an Important Role in Preventing their Grandchildren from Drinking and Using Drugs
• How Can I Protect My Child from Fentanyl? 5 Things Parents Need to Know
• Prom Safety Tips
• Above the Influence
• NIDA for Teens
• Just Think Twice
• Reduce teen access to alcohol
• Partnership to End Addiction
• Delaware Prevention Partners: partnership to promote prevention activities and information
• The Trevor Project Resources

Related Topics:  DSCYF, State of Delaware