Substance Use
This section of the Health Manager Orientation Guide discusses substance use.
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Substance Use and Recovery
Supporting children, families, and staff affected by substance use is a priority for Head Start programs. These resources provide general information about substance use and how Head Start staff can help families who are actively using or in recovery.
Head Start Heals: Promoting Substance Use Recovery
These videos highlight trauma-informed strategies for supporting people in substance use recovery.
Promoting Substance Use Recovery Through Community Partnerships
This video highlights the importance of partnering with community programs that have substance use treatment or recovery services. Learn how to begin conversations about making referrals to those services.
Addressing Substance Use and Recovery
Explore these resources for strategies to help families access substance use treatment and mental health services. Learn how to have sensitive conversations about substance use and offer non-judgmental support.
Talking More About Marijuana with Families and Staff
In this follow-up to Talking About Marijuana with Families and Staff, dive deeper into the topic of marijuana use by families and staff. Learn how behaviors related to using it can affect child safety.
Substance Use Disorder and the Family: An iLookOut Course
Watch this video to learn about a course available on Early Education Pathways that can help you support families affected by substance use disorders.
How Substance Use Can Affect Pregnancy
This resource for families discusses how using substances while pregnant can affect how a baby grows before and after they are born.
Talking About Substance Use and Pregnancy During Home Visits
This resource provides tips for home visitors about how to talk with families about substance use during pregnancy.
How Secondhand Smoke Affects the Health of Your Family
Use facts in this tip sheet to learn about the dangers of secondhand smoke and what may happen if children are exposed.
Addressing Substance Misuse Among Pregnant Women
This interactive activity will give home visitors a chance to walk through a home visit. Explore how to talk to an expectant family about substance misuse, including opioids.
