Substance Abuse Prevention

When you’re guiding the young people you care about to make smart choices about substance use, you need all the help you can get. In Region II:

  • 2% of high school seniors report regular vaping
  • 4% of seniors report regularly binge drinking
  • 21% of 10th graders and 32% of 12th graders have tried marijuana

The good news? You’re in the right place!

We’re here to help all parents and allies of young people in southwest Nebraska have open, honest conversations with kids. Here, you’ll find links to sites and organizations that offer the facts on drugs and alcohol and a wide variety of tips and tools for adults to use to help kids live happy, healthy lives.

You can easily find local support, national resources and learn more about the services provided by Region II.

If you have a crisis, there is help. Find immediate resources here.

When you’re guiding the young people you care about to make smart choices about substance use, you need all the help you can get. In Region II:

  • 2% of high school seniors report regular vaping
  • 4% of seniors report regularly binge drinking
  • 21% of 10th graders and 32% of 12th graders have tried marijuana

The good news? You’re in the right place!

We’re here to help all parents and allies of young people in southwest Nebraska have open, honest conversations with kids. Here, you’ll find links to sites and organizations that offer the facts on drugs and alcohol and a wide variety of tips and tools for adults to use to help kids live happy, healthy lives.

You can easily find local support, national resources and learn more about the services provided by Region II.

If you have a crisis, there is help. Find immediate resources here.

Local Resources

These resources are available in our local area. They offer information, programs and support for substance use prevention and treatment and mental health concerns.

*click each section below to find out more

National Resources

These national resources provide well-respected, researched information on substance use prevention and treatment, as well as tips for both parents, youth allies and young people.

Crisis Resources

You DO NOT have to go it alone. If you or the young person you love are struggling with substance use or mental health concerns, there are compassionate, knowledgeable people waiting to help you 24/7.
There is always a solution.