Presentations for Adults

PARENTS - SCHOOL STAFF - COMMUNITY MEMBERS

OPIOIDS: A Community Crisis

In Ventura County, more than 200 people die each year from opioid overdoses. Prescription painkiller abuse, rising heroin use, fentanyl and accidental opioid overdoses are part of a nationwide crisis. Learn about the risks, how to recognize signs of prescription drug misuse and how to dispose of unused prescription medications. Know the signs of overdose and get familiar with local resources to stay safe and to get help. This presentation is available in person or virtual.

Vaping:

What Parents Need to Know

IN PERSON OR VIRTUAL - IN ENGLISH and/or SPANISH

This popular presentation for parents, educators and other adults shares important information that we all need to know about teens and vaping. Learn about the products, the trends, including nicotine’s impact on the developing teen brain. We’ll bring hands-on product examples to in-person sessions.

BRITE offers this presentation in partnership with Ventura County Behavioral Health Department, Substance Use Services, Ventura County Office of Education and Ventura County Public Health. Available at no cost to Ventura County schools, local parent groups and community organizations.

Presentations for Adults

PARENTS - SCHOOL STAFF - COMMUNITY MEMBERS

Vaping:

What Parents Need to Know

IN PERSON OR VIRTUAL - IN ENGLISH and/or SPANISH

Reality Party for Parents

Take a tour through a local home set up to portray a teen party with youth actors playing out scenarios and voicing concerns expressed by local teens and young adults. 30 minute tours will start every hour and will be followed by a 30 minute debrief and discussion for a total of one hour participation. 7-10 tours per day.

WHY PARENTS? Our goal is to help promote relevant and meaningful conversations between parents and their teens about risky party environments, current trends, alcohol and drug use. We also value and encourage discussions between parents and the sharing of ideas for family and community strategies to help keep our kids safe and healthy.

Events are generally coordinated in partnership with local law enforcement, school districts and other youth serving organizations.

Reality Party for Parents

Events are generally coordinated in partnership with local law enforcement, school districts, and other youth-serving organizations.

VENTURA COUNTY RESPONDS

Click on the image to visit the website pages with important local information and resources in response to the opioid crisis, including how to get naloxone.

SAFE & SECURE RX DRUG DISPOSAL

Click on the image for information on why, how and where to safely dispose of unused prescription drugs in Ventura county.

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The BRITE program does not promote any unlawful use of drugs or alcohol.