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Each July, we celebrate park and recreation professionals and how they improve the lives of tens of millions of people, making a lasting impact in communities across the country. Park and recreation programs are essential to community health and well-being and help cultivate lifelong friendships, memories and family bonds that people hold dear decades later.

The New York State Association of School Nurses (NYSASN) Annual School Nurse Orientation Conference (SNO) is open for registration.
August 4-6, 2025, in person in Skaneateles, NY. 
For more information and to register, click below.
Please direct questions to NYSASN.

Explore high school substance use trends from 2003 to 2021 using this interactive dashboard from OASAS

A fact sheet that provides information about the dangers of fentanyl and tips for parents and caregivers

Resource for problem gambling prevention

Access free resources from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for teachers, students, and parents to learn more about the dangers of vaping nicotine.

School connectedness is when students feel that adults and peers in school care about their learning as well as about them as individuals. This includes a sense of being cared for, being supported, and belonging at school. Schools play a critical role in promoting students’ health and development and can take action to help students feel connected.

SchoolSafety.gov was created by the federal government to provide schools and districts with actionable recommendations to create a safe and supportive learning environment where students can thrive and grow.

CDC's Rx Awareness campaign tells the stories of people whose lives were impacted by prescription opioids. The campaign's goal is to increase awareness that prescription opioids can be addictive and dangerous.