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Challenge of Tarrant County
Challenge of Tarrant County

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Stand Out Unified Leaders | Crowley ISD

  

Vision

To bring together collaborating community stakeholders that provide meaningful substance use prevention services that empower youth to make responsible decisions. As a unified community, we envision a future where every individual is free from the harmful effects of substance misuse. The goal is to see our community thrive in a culture of health, resilience, and shared responsibility.

Mission

Our mission is to engage, educate, and empower our unified schools and community to plan and implement strategies aimed at preventing youth substance use and its associated consequences through city and countywide efforts. 

SOUL – Our Commitments: 

1. Prevention and Education: We strive to raise awareness about the risks of substance use through comprehensive educational prevention programs for youth ages 12 to 17 and their caregivers, counselors, educators, and school staff. By equipping these individuals with knowledge and skills, we empower them to make informed choices that prioritize their well-being.

2. Support and Resources: We are committed to providing a network of support and resources for individuals facing the challenges of substance use. Through partnerships with local organizations, we aim to connect individuals with the resources that can be utilized to assist with their overall health and wellness. 

3. Community Engagement: We believe in the strength of community bonds. By fostering open communication and active participation, we seek to build a resilient community that stands together against the pressures of substance use. Through events, workshops, town hall meetings and outreach programs, we encourage positive connections and a sense of belonging.

4.Youth Empowerment: Recognizing that our youth are the future, we invest in empowering them with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to make educated decisions regarding substance use. Through educational initiatives, social norming campaigns and wellness activities we aim to cultivate a generation of resilient and drug-free leaders.

Abbie Byrd Hancock, LMSW, CPS, Program Director- SOUL

  

Abbie attained both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work at the University of Texas at Arlington with a concentration in mental health and substance use. She is currently a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and a Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS). 

Abbie has worked as the Project Coordinator for the Drug-Free Community (DFC) program, SMART Arlington for the past 9 years and is currently the Project Coordinator for the new DFC program in Crowley, TX, SOUL – Stand Out Unified Leaders. Abbie has extensive knowledge of the Strategic Prevention Framework as it relates to substance use prevention for youth, building capacity and collaboration among stakeholders and overall community organization. Abbie’s professional experience includes working with youth, parents, educators, school counselors, law enforcement and prevention and treatment providers. 

Abbie is trauma-informed and brings with her a strong, intrinsic desire to help youth make responsible decisions as it relates to substance use to promote healthy, individual wellness to those who will be the future leaders that make our community safe and thriving in infinite potential 

Purposeful Preventative Parenting Guide

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Trauma Informed YOGA for Mental & Physical Health

The Daily Well Community Series

In partnership with Challenge of Tarrant County, this program is a FREE, on demand self-care yoga series designed to relieve symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, burnout or simply the everyday stresses of life. 

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Lauren Wessinger

  • ERYT - 500 Yoga Instructor
  • Certified Mindfulness Instructor

Shawn Kent, MA, LPC

  • Licensed Professional Counselor
  • RYT - 200 Yoga Instructor

Mahogany Wilson, LCSW

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Instructor

Karmen Morales

  • RYT, Forrest Yoga Instructor
  • Mama to two incredible boys

ABC's of Vaping THC

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Fentanyl Awareness & Naloxone

Know the Facts

One Pill Can Kill

One Pill Can Kill

https://www.dea.gov/onepill

One Pill Can Kill

One Pill Can Kill

One Pill Can Kill

  The only safe medications are ones that come from licensed and accredited medical professionals.

DEA warns that pills purchased outside of a licensed pharmacy are illegal, dangerous, and potentially lethal. 

Texas Facts

Texas State Texas School Safety Center

Texas State Texas School Safety Center

https://healthdata.dshs.texas.gov/dashboard/drugs-and-alcohol/fentanyl-trends/


Texas State Texas School Safety Center

Texas State Texas School Safety Center

Texas State Texas School Safety Center

https://txssc.txstate.edu/tools/fpa-toolkit/4-naloxone-resources


ONLY take pills prescribed to you and purchased from a pharmacy. 

FAKE PILLS can change your life FOREVER.


One pill kills

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