Creating Safe Spaces

This month, we are dedicated to providing parents and school staff with resources to foster healthy choices among youth. Whether it's guiding students to say "no" to drugs or encouraging them to reach out to someone who needs a friend, October is about creating safe spaces where everyone can feel valued and thrive.

 

 

 

3 Part Series: The Brain's Response to Artificial and Natural Highs

 

 

 

How the Natural High Program Works:

Follow these steps:

1. Watch a Storyteller video

2. Discuss the video as a group using the discussion guides

3. Go deeper by engaging in fun group activities

 

Tony Hawk, Pro Skateboarder

Watch Tony's story to hear how skateboarding kept him out of drugs.

1. Watch the Video

2. Download the Discussion Guide

3. Engage the group in an activity

 

 

Tim Howard, Team USA Soccer Player

Watch Tim's story to hear how soccer kept him out of drugs.

1. Watch the Video

2. Download the Discussion Guide

3. Engage the group in an activity

 

 

Queen Harrison, World Champion Hurdler & Sprinter

Team USA hurdler and sprinter Queen Harrison credits her numerous accolades (including The Bowerman) to hard work, perseverance, and a clean lifestyle.

1. Watch the Video

2. Download the Discussion Guide

3. Engage the group in an activity

 

 

Tony Azevedo, Olympic Waterpolo Player

Watch Tony's story to hear how he overcame obstacles to compete in the Olympics for water polo.

1. Watch the Video

2. Download the Discussion Guide

3. Engage the group in an activity

 

 

Fentanyl Awareness Toolkit

Natural High's Fentanyl Toolkit has everything you need to educate kids about the dangers of
fentanyl. Use the two lessons below to start this important conversation today.

1. Watch the Video

2. Download the Discussion Guide

3. Engage the group in an activity

 

 

Jawann Blanchey, Pro Drummer

Jawann Blanchey, a passionate drummer since age two, knew that drumming was his true calling. While experiencing homelessness, it was his dream and belief in himself that kept him focused. 

1. Watch the Video

2. Download the Discussion Guide

3. Engage the group in an activity

 

 

Matt Bellace, PhD, The Science of a Natural High

Matt Bellace, psychologist and comedian, talks about the science behind a natural high and how finding a natural high can lead to healthy choices. He provides humor to help us understand this very serious topic.

 

Watch and share this video with your community.

 

 

Take the next step in creating a safe school environment.

Learn more about bringing mental health and social services support to your school district.

 

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