Safety Resources

Here you will find trusted tools, tips, and guidance to help parents, guardians, and mentors keep young people safe—online, at school, and in the community.

Webinars

Opioid Prevention Resources for Youth   In partnership with the County of San Luis Obispo Health Agency – Prevention & Outreach Division, Big Brothers Big Sisters of SLO County is proud to offer educational materials focused on opioid prevention. These resources are specially designed to support youth in understanding the risks associated with opioid use and making informed, healthy decisions. Please complete the short survey after viewing.

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Links

1. Bullying Prevention Tools:  teens4teenshelp.org/bullying These materials are designed to spark conversations, promote empathy, and build inclusive communities:

• Teach empathy and kindness – Explore activities and articles that highlight the power of compassion
• Encourage open communication – Use these conversation starters and check-in guides to help youth express concerns safely
• Promote teamwork and inclusion – Access group games and team-building exercises that foster connection
• Educate about consequences of bullying – Share age-appropriate materials that help youth understand the impact of harmful behaviors

2. American Academy of Pediatrics – Information on mental, physical, and social health and well-being for infants through young adults

3. KidsHealth – Resources for promoting child and teen health

4. Drug and Alcohol Prevention (drugfree.org) – Advice, information and tips on how to approach children about drug use

5. Common Sense Media – Resources and education for helping kids thrive in a world of technology and media

6. Internet Safety (netsmartz.org) – Tips to help keep children safe on internet sites

7. American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry – Bullying – Resources about bullying for families and youth

8. StopBullying.gov – Offers information on how you can prevent and respond to bullying

9. Child Welfare Services (CWS) of SLO County – If you are concerned that your Little is being abused or neglected, please contact BBBS immediately for help in making a CWS report, within 24 hours of the incident. Please use the number above only during weekends or when the BBBS office is closed

10. Center for Family Strengthening – Formerly SLO-CAP, provides education and advocacy to prevent child abuse and neglect and to strengthen families in our community

11. SLO American Red Cross – Information on how to prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies

12. Food Allergy Research and Education– Advocacy and education for people with food allergies

13. Home & School Safety for Kids – Resources and materials to teach young children about safety at home and at school

14. Drug Abuse Prevention for Kids – An interactive website for children for preventing drug abuse

15. Safer Journey – An interactive website about pedestrian safety awareness

16. PACER Center’s Kids Against Bullying – An interactive website about bullying prevention

17. McGruff Safe Kids – Interactive child safety resources to promote safe communities

18. Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids – A campaign with annual events to prevent the tobacco use in children

19. SLO County Public Health Tobacco Control Program – Provides community education to prevent tobacco use and smoking cessation classes

20. Mindful Kindful YOUniversity – Promotes youth well-being

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