Substance Abuse Resources
We are extremely grateful to the family of Ray Jones, a bright, protective young man whose life was tragically cut short by just one experiment with an illegal substance. Thank you for being his voice.
As a community, protecting our children is our most important job.
Currently, substance abuse is one of the greatest threats they experience. We've assembled the information on this page to equip parents, caregivers, and caring adults to protect children from the vicious cycle of substance abuse.
Please scroll down to access a variety of resources: a podcast episode, a public information session recording, links to local agencies, resources, upcoming events, FAQ, and more. If you have questions or if you would like to suggest additional resources, please email us.
By working together, Avon, we can protect our young people and help them thrive.
Episode 054: Real Talk about Students and Substance Abuse
The substance abuse epidemic isn't only happening somewhere else or on the evening news. It is affecting young people in our community. Dr. Wyndham talks with substance abuse, mental wellness, and law enforcement experts about how we can protect and care for young people.
Substance Abuse Information Session - May 18, 2023
Avon Schools hosted this session at Avon Middle School North on May 18, 2023. It featured subject matter experts from the community, and the goal was to equip parents/caregivers and caring adults with the information and resources they need to be aware of substance abuse facts and to know what to look for in kids' behaviors so they can identify warning signs and intervene effectively. Thank you to all the attendees and partner agencies who participated.
The slides from the pre- and post-event loop are below.
Substance Abuse & Recovery Resources
Learn signs of substance abuse, common hiding places for opioids, risk factors, ways to protect suspected opioid abusers, and more.
Avon Schools Contacts
In Avon Schools, we surround students with multiple supports designed to help them succeed within and beyond the classroom.
Partner Agencies
We are a community; we're in it together. These agencies are united in protecting young people.
Free Naloxone
Naloxone — also known as Narcan — is a medication designed to reverse an opioid overdose during an emergency situation. Consider carrying a dose with you so you have the ability to save someone’s life.
Here's where you can get it free:
- Brownsburg Public Library
- Journey Church, Avon
- Family Promise, Plainfield
- Overdoselifeline.org - free to order and free shipping