Substance Use
This section of the Health Manager Orientation Guide discusses substance use.
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Substance Use and Recovery
Supporting children, families, and staff affected by substance use is a priority for Head Start programs. These resources provide general information about substance use and how Head Start staff can help families who are actively using or in recovery.
Promoting Substance Use Recovery by Reducing Stigma
Stigma around substance use and recovery is a barrier to asking for help and accessing services. This video highlights ways to promote recovery by reducing stigma.
Head Start Heals: Promoting Substance Use Recovery
These videos highlight trauma-informed strategies for supporting people in substance use recovery.
Promoting Substance Use Recovery Through Resilience
One of the best tools in substance use recovery is resilience, or the ability to overcome trauma and adversity. This webinar highlights ways to develop relationships that promote resilience and healing.
Promoting Substance Use Recovery Through Community Partnerships
This video highlights the importance of partnering with community programs that have substance use treatment or recovery services. Learn how to begin conversations about making referrals to those services.
Addressing Substance Use and Recovery
Explore these resources for strategies to help families access substance use treatment and mental health services. Learn how to have sensitive conversations about substance use and offer non-judgmental support.
Talking More About Marijuana with Families and Staff
In this follow-up to Talking About Marijuana with Families and Staff, dive deeper into the topic of marijuana use by families and staff. Learn how behaviors related to using it can affect child safety.
Substance Use Disorder and the Family: An iLookOut Course
Watch this video to learn about a course available on the Individualized Professional Development Portfolio that can help you support families affected by substance use disorders.
How Substance Use Can Affect Pregnancy
This resource for families discusses how using substances while pregnant can affect how a baby grows before and after they are born.
Talking About Substance Use and Pregnancy During Home Visits
This resource provides tips for home visitors about how to talk with families about substance use during pregnancy.
