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09/03/2026

Dr. Meagan Scott, a faculty member on the team, shares advice for helping support kids throughout the school year. Click below to learn more.

Meagan Scott and Jena Hinds, with UK’s College of Education, offer practical advice on some of the challenges families may encounter during the school year.

08/19/2026

time is a great chance to talk with your kids about substance misuse and provide them information, support and guidance. Take action to prevent underage drinking and other substance use with SAMHSA’s tools: samhsa.gov/talk-they-hear-you

08/18/2026

🚭 How does our community stay ni****ne-free?
At a recent community event, participants shared the strategies that help them avoid or quit ni****ne products. 💬 What helps you stay ni****ne-free or support someone who is?

07/06/2026

“Small moments of connection may not always feel significant in the moment, but they add up.” Here are 5 simple ways to connect with your kids this summer (or any time):
🧭 Let your child lead
🙌🏻 Praise your child
🏠 Be around when your kids are around
🚗 Take advantage of drives
📵 Wind down as a family

Read more here: https://uknow.uky.edu/uk-healthcare/5-simple-ways-connect-your-kids-summer

07/01/2026

Be seen. Be heard. Be the difference.

BetterWithout.It is looking for Youth Ambassadors ages 13–26 to share their voices and stories in a statewide video campaign. This opportunity is for young people who are choosing purpose, creativity, connection, and positive choices over substance use.

Whether it’s sports, music, art, gaming, leadership, community service, or something totally different, Better Without It wants to highlight what young people across Kentucky are building.

Know a young person who would be a great fit? Encourage them to apply here: https://www.betterwithout.it/

05/05/2026

When schools, families, and communities work together, good things happen!

A recent UKNow article highlighted our partnership with Picadome Elementary. This collaboration brought together school staff, students, caregivers, and across the school year to support well-being through shared learning, creativity, and connection.

We are proud of this partnership and are grateful to Picadome, Fayette County Public Schools, and all the caregivers who joined us this school year. We are also thankful for support from the UK College of Education and the UK HealthCare Healthy Kentucky Initiative.

Read the story here: https://uknow.uky.edu/campus-news/uk-college-education-picadome-elementary-partnership-supports-well-being-families

05/04/2026

If your child was struggling with thoughts of su***de or depression, would you know what to do?

Jermaine lost his son to su***de. He is sharing his story to remind us that conversations can save lives.

In less time than it takes to drive to and from practice, you can learn how to recognize warning signs and refer people to help. Through UK HealthCare, QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) training is free to all Kentuckians. Learn more and take the training here: https://bit.ly/QPRParent26

If you or someone you know needs support now, call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org. The is available 24/7/365.

05/01/2026

If your child was struggling with thoughts of su***de or depression, would you know what to do?

Jermaine lost his son to su***de. He is sharing his story to remind us that conversations can save lives.

In less time than it takes to drive to and from practice, you can learn how to recognize warning signs and refer people to help. Through UK HealthCare, QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) training is free to all Kentuckians. Learn more and take the training here: https://bit.ly/QPRParent

If you or someone you know needs support now, call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org. The is available 24/7/365.

05/01/2026

04/27/2026

We all have a “worst day.” Planning ahead can make a difference.

Join Fayette County Cooperative Extension and IChampionHealth for CODE RED, a FREE safety planning training for adults. You’ll learn how to create a simple, personalized plan and build skills to help yourself and others before a mental health crisis hits. No experience needed.

📅 May 7, 2026
🕕 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 Fayette County Extension Office (1140 Harry Sykes Way)

Register here: https://fayette.mgcafe.uky.edu/events/code-red-universal-safety-plan-0