Children: Substance Use Prevention
Find resources to prevent substance use including vaping and tobacco, marijuana, alcohol, and other drugs. All activities and services are personally recommended by the Sequoia Healthcare District for District residents, and most resources are free or low-cost. To get started, choose a category below.
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
CA’s leading advocacy organization working to reduce tobacco use and its deadly consequences. The website provides resources, facts, articles, and news on youth tobacco use and prevention.
Flavors Hook Kids
A CA Public Health website that educates parents about youth use of flavored e-cigarettes and how to identify the products.
Tobacco Free CA
A website provided by the California Public Health Department that provides the latest facts, educational resources, and information on tobacco use and secondhand smoke.
Mental Health and Substance Use Services, San Mateo County Health
Free and low cost mental health and substance use services.
Stanford Tobacco Prevention Toolkit
An online, educational resource that provides the latest facts. research, and information on tobacco products and use.
Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment, Adolescent Counseling Services
Professional assessment, counseling, and outpatient treatment services specifically designed for youth struggling with substance abuse and/or addiction.
Star Vista Crisis, Alcohol and Drug Helpline
24-hour helpline for those seeking help with alcohol, drug, and LGBTQ+ issues in San Mateo County.
Caminar Individual and Family Counseling and Substance Abuse Treatment
Caminar provides individual and family counseling, mental health, and substance abuse treatment services.
Tobacco Prevention Program, San Mateo County
San Mateo County Health System Tobacco Prevention Program offers several programs to support tobacco-free homes and businesses, as well as referrals to quit smoking resources.
Free Telephone Counseling, California Smokers’ Helpline
The California Smokers’ Helpline offers free telephone counseling, a texting program, self-help materials, and online help in six languages to help individuals quit smoking. Telephone counseling is proven to DOUBLE your chances of quitting for good.
California Smokers’ Helpline
The California Smokers’ Helpline offers free telephone counseling, a texting program, self-help materials, and online help in six languages for adults and youth to quit smoking or vaping.
Mental Health and Substance Use Services, San Mateo County Health
Free and low cost mental health and substance use services.
Cannabis Decoded, San Mateo County Health System
Get the facts you need about Cannabis/marijuana including health impacts, local laws, and frequently asked questions.
Stanford Marijuana/Cannabis Awareness and Prevention Toolkit
An online, educational resource that provides the most current information available on cannabis/marijuana.
Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment, Adolescent Counseling Services
Professional assessment, counseling, and outpatient treatment services specifically designed for youth struggling with substance abuse and/or addiction.
Star Vista Crisis, Alcohol and Drug Helpline
24-hour helpline for those seeking help with alcohol, drug, and LGBTQ+ issues in San Mateo County.
Caminar Individual and Family Counseling and Substance Abuse Treatment
Caminar provides individual and family counseling, mental health, and substance abuse treatment services.
Mental Health and Substance Use Services, San Mateo County Health
Free and low cost mental health and substance use services.
Alcoholics Anonymous Helpline
Free 24-hour helpline to assist those in need.
Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment, Adolescent Counseling Services
Professional assessment, counseling, and outpatient treatment services specifically designed for youth struggling with substance abuse and/or addiction.
Star Vista Crisis, Alcohol and Drug Helpline
24-hour helpline for those seeking help with alcohol, drug, and LGBTQ+ issues in San Mateo County.
Caminar Individual and Family Counseling and Substance Abuse Treatment
Caminar provides individual and family counseling, mental health, and substance abuse treatment services.
Alcoholics Anonymous San Mateo County
International fellowship of men and women who have a drinking problem. Their stated purpose is to enable “members to stay sober and help other alcoholics achieve sobriety.”
Mental Health and Substance Use Services, San Mateo County Health
Free and low cost mental health and substance use services.
Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment, Adolescent Counseling Services
Professional assessment, counseling, and outpatient treatment services specifically designed for youth struggling with substance abuse and/or addiction.
Star Vista Crisis, Alcohol and Drug Helpline
24-hour helpline for those seeking help with alcohol, drug, and LGBTQ+ issues in San Mateo County.
Caminar Individual and Family Counseling and Substance Abuse Treatment
Caminar provides individual and family counseling, mental health, and substance abuse treatment services.
