Not My Kid

Community Connections completed a prevention assessment based on the 2016 Lincoln County Nebraska Risk and Protective Factor Student Survey. This is what we learned.

• Alcohol use is higher in Lincoln County than at the national level.

• 41% of 12th graders in Lincoln County have used marijuana in their lifetime.

• Prescription drug use remains a problem. 12% of teens across the nation report abusing pills.

• Parents and professionals are asking for more resources to help families address the local substance abuse problem.

What is the Not My Kid campaign?

• A campaign developed to help equip parents with the skills and resources to address early use of substances.

• A campaign designed to assist families with youth who are not involved in the legal system or receiving services from other agencies.

• A campaign identified to serve a population in Lincoln County that is not already receiving services.

• A campaign to reduce substance use by youth.

• A campaign designed for first-time users with the intent to provide education and resources to reduce the number of youth who may enter the legal system.

• A campaign providing a resource book and a free drug testing kit.

• A campaign providing other materials available at a local pharmacy, schools, and convenient locations.

For more information contact Community Connections: 
www.communityconnectionslc.org or 308-696-3358