Safer Sacramento Youth

Safer Sacramento Youth We are a partnership of SAC County agencies dedicated to creating a welcoming space for the county’s youth – young adults and teens.

We share information and ideas and explore the issues and challenges that teens and young adults struggle with every day.

Su***de Prevention Awareness Week is an opportunity to remind ourselves that we all have a role to play. Knowing how to ...
09/06/2026

Su***de Prevention Awareness Week is an opportunity to remind ourselves that we all have a role to play. Knowing how to recognize warning signs, start a conversation, and connect someone to support can make a difference.

Check out our website at the link below for mental health resources, including a free downloadable resource with practical guidance for helping someone who may be experiencing thoughts of su***de.

You don’t have to have all the answers to be there for someone. Sometimes, simply starting the conversation is an important first step.

09/03/2026

Maddox, whose brother Davis struggles with fentanyl use, describes how his own mental health has been impacted by his worry for his brother, Davis.

If you or someone you know is struggling with substance use or mental health, we’re here. Visit 🔗 below to get help.

Back to school means new classes, new people, and plenty of opportunities to connect! 📚✨Whether you’re meeting someone n...
09/01/2026

Back to school means new classes, new people, and plenty of opportunities to connect! 📚✨

Whether you’re meeting someone new, catching up with a friend, or just trying to make introductions a little less awkward, these conversation starters are an easy way to get people talking.

Save them for your next class, lunch break, study session, or hangout!
For more well-being tips, visit us at the link below.

Overdose Awareness Day is a time to remember those we’ve lost, support those who are struggling, and remind our communit...
08/30/2026

Overdose Awareness Day is a time to remember those we’ve lost, support those who are struggling, and remind our communities that every life matters. Awareness can save lives. 💜

If you or someone you know is struggling with substance use or mental health, we are here. Check us out at the 🔗 below.

08/28/2026

Despite parents’ best efforts to protect their children, social media still poses a risk, as Regina Chavez, who lost her daughter Jewels to fentanyl poisoning, explains.

If you or someone you know is struggling with substance use or mental health, we are here. To learn more about fentanyl and find resources, check us out at the 🔗 below.

Mental health struggles don’t have a “type.” They can affect anyone, even when everything looks okay on the outside. Che...
08/26/2026

Mental health struggles don’t have a “type.” They can affect anyone, even when everything looks okay on the outside. Check in, speak up, and remember: you never really know what someone is carrying. 💚

If you or someone you know is struggling with substance use or mental health, we’re here. Visit 🔗 below to get help.

08/23/2026

Bowen Neumann, an emergency response social worker, explains how many teens and young adults feel that accidental overdose or poisoning won’t happen to them.

If you or someone you know is struggling with substance use or mental health, we’re here. Visit 🔗 below to get help.

One of the biggest myths about su***de prevention is that asking someone if they're thinking about su***de will “put the...
08/20/2026

One of the biggest myths about su***de prevention is that asking someone if they're thinking about su***de will “put the idea in their head.” Research doesn't support that fear.

In a randomized study of more than 2,300 high school students, asking about su***de did not increase distress or suicidal thoughts – even among students already considered at higher risk. A later analysis of 18 studies similarly found no evidence of increased risk from asking about su***de.

If you're worried about someone, you don't need perfect words. It's okay to ask directly: “Are you thinking about su***de?”

Listen. Stay with them. Help them connect with support.

Connecting the person with the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988) and other community resources can give them a safety net when they need it. You can also help them reach out to a trusted family member, friend, spiritual advisor, or mental health professional.

Drugs and alcohol can flood the brain with dopamine, leading it to adapt and build tolerance over time and increasing ri...
08/18/2026

Drugs and alcohol can flood the brain with dopamine, leading it to adapt and build tolerance over time and increasing risks:

-Using larger amounts can increase harmful effects on the brain and body.
-Greater risk of dependence or a substance use disorder.
-More dangerous decision-making
-Increased chance of overdose

Understanding what’s happening in your brain can help you make more informed choices. 🧠

If you or someone you know is struggling with substance use or mental health, we’re here. Visit 🔗 below to get help.

08/13/2026

A local teen explains the signs to look for and steps to take in the case of a fentanyl overdose or poisoning.

If you or someone you know is struggling with substance use or mental health, we’re here. Visit 🔗 below to learn more and get help.

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