A poem written by a college student about her experience witnessing an ex-boyfriend overdose, and how there is always a light at the end of the tunnel even when things feel hopeless.

Writing and painting by Sierra Watson.   I wonder how calm water feels;  All gathered as I looked upon its face. I’m sure it wonders if...

A poem written by a high school student about feeling overwhelmed with tasks and the weight of planning for the future while not being able to stop and enjoy the present moment.

A high school student discusses the difference between good leadership and just exercising power over others.

A college student discusses her experience with cannabis, how it affected her mental health, and why using cannabis might actually be a big deal for some people.

A college student discusses the coping skills she uses to take care of her mental health and encourages others to try different things to find what works best for them.

A college student discusses the ways in which pop culture such as TV, movies, and social media portray substance use and the negative influence it can have on youth and young people.

A college student discusses whether cannabis is a "big deal" or not for youth and young adults and encourages parents and caregivers to talk about cannabis with their kids.

A college student discusses their experience with bullying while growing up and how it's made them a more resilient person and better friend.

A Ventura County college student discusses ways that parents and caregivers and youth can better communicate with each other to strengthen relationships and increase their resilience.

A college student discusses the dangers of parents & caregivers normalizing alcohol use and allowing their kids to drink at home, especially while under 21.

A poem by a Ventura County high school student about prejudice and how we often ignore the people around us who may be struggling.

A young adult tells the story of how her difficult childhood led to alcohol use disorder, and how she has recovered and turned her life around.

A poem written by a high school student about leading with love instead of hatred.

An overview of the new Cannabis FactCheck website and resources available for teens, parents, and caregivers.

An adult discusses her experience dealing with trauma with alcohol, getting a DUI, and turning her life around.

A college student describes her experience growing up as a child of parents with alcohol use disorder and the effects it has had on her life and relationships in a love letter to a friend.

An incarcerated adult tells the story of their struggle with substance use disorder and how they ended up in jail.

A college student discusses our culture's obsession with body image and the mental health benefits of practicing gratitude.

A poem about how important it is to achieve our goals.