Jackson County SPARC

THURSDAY

11:45 AM

WE MEET THE SECOND THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH

MEETING LOCATION

Holzer Jackson Medical Center (Community Education Room, 500 Burlington Rd, Jackson, OH)

"Talk. They Hear You."®

Underage Drinking Campaign

The "Talk. They Hear You." campaign by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) helps parents and caregivers start meaningful conversations with their children about the risks of alcohol and drug use. Open, early, and ongoing communication plays a key role in preventing youth substance misuse.

How the Campaign Helps Families

  • Conversation Guides – Practical tips for discussing underage drinking and drug use.

  • Interactive Tools – A mobile app and online resources to help parents prepare for these talks.

  • Fact-Based Prevention – Evidence-based strategies to empower children to make healthy choices.

Start the Conversation Today!

Talking to your child may be easier than you think. By setting clear expectations and listening actively, you can make a lasting impact.

Listen to our featured episode in the What Parents Are Saying podcast to hear real experiences and expert insights.

Learn more and access resources at: SAMHSA’s “Talk. They Hear You.”

SPF-PFS Initiative in Gallia, Jackson, and Meigs Counties

The Strategic Prevention Framework-Partnerships for Success (SPF-PFS) initiative aims to prevent underage drinking and strengthen substance misuse prevention efforts. It is a collaboration between the Gallia, Jackson, Meigs Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health (ADAMH) Board, local coalitions, Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service, and the Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation.

Key Developments and Activities:

  1. Expansion of SPF-PFS in 2021

  • Gallia, Jackson, and Meigs counties joined the initiative through ADAMH funding.

  • A Prevention Data Committee was formed to assess youth substance use trends.

  1. Community-Based Research and Strategic Planning

  • Conducted the Ohio Healthy Youth Environments Survey (OHYES!).

  • Completed a Community Risk Assessment for underage drinking.

  • Applied Community Coalition Action Theory (CCAT) to strengthen partnerships.

  • Developed a strategic prevention plan to guide future actions.

  1. Building Coalition Capacity

  • Funding and resources provided for coalition training and operational structures.

  • Technical assistance ensured best practices.

  1. Future Goals & Sustainability

  • Securing long-term funding and expanding outreach.

  • Enhancing community engagement and strategy adaptability.

This data-driven, evidence-informed initiative empowers communities to proactively address youth substance misuse.


For more details, visit the SPF-PFS SEO website.

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