Prevention
Last Updated on August 6, 2026 by Rachelle Moon
Strengthening individuals, families, and communities through education, connection, and prevention.
What is Prevention?
Prevention empowers individuals, families, and communities to make healthy choices before problems begin. By promoting education, building connections, and supporting evidence-based programs, we can reduce risk, strengthen resilience, and create a healthier future for everyone in Quay County.
How Prevention Makes a Difference
Explore Our Prevention Programs
Learn more about the ways we’re working together to promote health and well-being:
🧠Mental Health & Suicide Prevention
📅 Community Education & Events
What We’re Doing in Quay County
Youth Education
- Deliver evidence-based prevention education in local schools.
- Partner with schools to help students understand the health risks of substance addiction, including alcohol and tobacco.
- Implement the CATCH My Breath vaping prevention curriculum for middle school students.
🫁 Interactive Community Education
Our interactive displays help youth and adults see the real effects of tobacco and nicotine use while encouraging healthy choices.
Quay County Youth Data
Local Youth Risk & Resiliency Survey (NM-YRRS) data helps guide our prevention efforts by identifying trends and areas where education can make the greatest impact.
Did You Know?
Prevention is about more than stopping substance use. It is about strengthening individuals, families, schools, and communities before problems begin.
Research shows that young people are less likely to misuse alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs when they have supportive adults, strong family connections, positive activities, accurate information, and healthy ways to cope with stress.
Prevention works best when the entire community takes part. Parents, schools, healthcare providers, faith communities, local organizations, and caring neighbors all have a role in helping people make healthier choices.
Small conversations, positive connections, and early support can make a lasting difference.
Get Involved
Prevention works best when communities work together. Parents, schools, healthcare providers, businesses, and community members all play an important role in preventing youth tobacco use and supporting those who want to quit.
Contact the Quay County Health Council