Substance Abuse & Addiction

SmokeFree – Centers for Disease Control and PreventionInformation and resources pertaining to tobacco use and quitting.

The Partnership at Drug Free.orgHelps parents to prevent, intervene, and find treatment for drug and alcohol use by their children.

Alternatives for Youth iTHRIVE Program: Created to address the need for a program in and around Boulder County for teens struggling with substance abuse

Mental Health Partners Detox Program

Community Substance Abuse Prevention

Substance Use Downloads

How to Talk With Your Teen About Marijuana

Marijuana Talk Kit

Prescription Drugs: Abuse and Addiction

The Science of Addiction

Tobacco Addiction

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Apr 29, 2026

St. Vrain Valley Schools Earns National Recognition as a Best Community for Music Education for Sixth Consecutive Year

St. Vrain Valley Schools has been recognized by the NAMM Foundation as one of the nation’s Best Communities for Music Education, marking the district’s sixth consecutive year receiving this prestigious honor. This national designation celebrates school districts that demonstrate exceptional commitment to ensuring all students have access to high-quality music education as part of a...<br><a title="St. Vrain Valley Schools Earns National Recognition as a Best Community for Music Education for Sixth Consecutive Year" href="https://www.svvsd.org/2026/04/29/st-vrain-valley-schools-earns-national-recognition-as-a-best-community-for-music-education-for-sixth-consecutive-year/" class="button read-more-link"><span class="sr-only">St. Vrain Valley Schools Earns National Recognition as a Best Community for Music Education for Sixth Consecutive Year </span>Read More</a>

Apr 6, 2026

Silver Creek High School to Launch Inaugural Hall of Fame Class, May 2

Silver Creek High School is proud to announce the induction of its first-ever Hall of Fame class, celebrating outstanding athletes and teams who have made a lasting impact on the school’s legacy. The inaugural induction ceremony will take place on Saturday May 2, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. in the Silver Creek High School Large Gym. […]

Apr 1, 2026

Silver Creek Students Bring the Joy of Music to Assisted Living Facility

A string quartet warms up in the sun-drenched community room at Cinnamon Park Assisted Living Residence in Longmont, as residents filter in to claim a seat. The quartet, made up of students from Silver Creek High School, launches into the first song of this performance, and residents smile and chuckle as they recognize the opening...<br><a title="Silver Creek Students Bring the Joy of Music to Assisted Living Facility" href="https://www.svvsd.org/2026/03/30/silver-creek-students-bring-the-joy-of-music-to-assisted-living-facility/" class="button read-more-link"><span class="sr-only">Silver Creek Students Bring the Joy of Music to Assisted Living Facility </span>Read More</a>

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