Sequoia Strong™: Teens
Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drugs
Sequoia Strong™ – Teens:
Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drugs
Find facts and resources regarding substance use including vaping and tobacco, marijuana, alcohol, and other drugs. All services are personally recommended by the Sequoia Healthcare District for District residents, and most resources are free and low-cost. To get started, choose a category below, or type what you are looking for into the search box.
Public Health Announcement
Vaping Illnesses and Deaths
Centers for Disease Control, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, state and local health departments, and other clinical and public health partners all recommend to stop the use of e-cigarettes/vaping devices (including marijuana vaporizers) in light of thousands of vaping-related illnesses and numerous deaths nationwide.
Highlights
Crisis, Alcohol & Drug Helpline
The StarVista Crisis, Alcohol, and Drug Helpline provides 24-hour support for persons dealing with crisis, addiction, or for those whose lives have been affected by other’s alcohol and drug abuse.
Stanford Tobacco Prevention Toolkit
The Tobacco Prevention Toolkit is an online, educational resource that provides the latest facts. research, and information on tobacco use including e-cigarettes, vapes, pod-based devices, hookah, and smokeless tobacco.
Read the latest blog!
Read the latest blog!
7 ways to help you ditch screens for better sleep
If you struggle to give up your smartphone at night, we’ve got 7 ways to help you ditch screens.
Need Assistance?
For Crisis Support, text the Crisis Text Line at 741741.
For Crisis Assistance and Suicide Prevention, call the free, 24-hour Star Vista helpline at (650) 579-0250 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at (800) 273-8255.
For LGBTQ support, call the free, 24-hour Trevor Helpline at (866) 488-7386, or the free 24-hour LGBT National Help Center at (800) 246-7743).
For Parenting Support, call the free, 24-hour National Parent Helpline at (855) 427-2736).
For Urgent Assistance with Basic Needs including food, emergency housing/shelter, or utility assistance, contact your nearest Core Service Agency.