Campaigns and Programs for Adults

Parent Up

Parent Up is a program coordinated by Beacon Mental Health (formerly Tri-County Mental Health Services, Inc.) and Northland prevention coalitions to empower and equip KC Northland parents to care, connect, communicate, and pay careful attention to their child in order to prevent teen substance use.

• Facebook: Facebook.com/ParentUp

• For print and media materials, email prevention@beaconmh.org

• Parent Up Flyer

Roots of Resilience

Roots of Resilience works to educate the adult community about the impact of protective factors that combat toxic stress and its link to substance use. Through a messaging campaign, training, and small group study, our coalitions use Roots of Resilience to mobilize adults to build resilience in all youth and buffer the impact of toxic stress through the themes of: Making Connections, Modeling and Teaching Self-Care, and Challenging Growth.

• Website: www.rootsofresiliencekc.com

• Facebook: Facebook.com/RootsOfResilienceKC

• Roots of Resilience Flyer

• Roots of Resilience Action Guide Flyer

Meaningful Meals

Kids who have meals with their family on a regular basis are less likely to engage in risky behaviors, including substance use. The Meaningful Meals campaign resources help spread this hopeful message and build the feasibility for families to have more meaningful meals. Presentation and informational materials include postcards, handouts, conversation cards, and an Unplugged Box activity.

• Website: www.ParentUpKC.com/Meaningful-Meals

• Facebook: Facebook.com/ParentUp

• Meaningful Meals Campaign Flyer

• For print and media materials, email prevention@beaconmh.org

Handle With Care

The Northland Handle with Care initiative improves communication between first responders and schools in Clay, Platte, and Ray Counties. First responders provide alerts to specific school district personnel when a child is present at a traumatic event so schools can better buffer and support students.

• For more information, email prevention@beaconmh.org

• Handle with Care Overview Flyer

Responsible Retailer Merchant Training and Surveying

Local alcohol and tobacco retailers play an important role in reducing youth access to age-restricted products. Beacon Prevention staff work to increase collaboration, training, and age checking resources and signage for local retailers so they can be a line of defense for our youth.

• For more information or materials, email prevention@beaconmh.org

Vape Free Schools Guide

A comprehensive resource with recommendations for preventing and addressing vaping in schools.

• For access to the resource, email prevention@beaconmh.org

For more information or questions about any of these programs, please contact the Beacon Mental Health Prevention staff at prevention@beaconmh.org. To receive training announcements, new program offerings, updates and event notices, join the Beacon Prevention Resource Center Mailing list: