Substance Use
This section of the Health Manager Orientation Guide discusses substance use.
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Opioids
Many children and families have been impacted by the opioid crisis. These videos and resources highlight the work of Head Start programs across the country in supporting families affected by opioids and their journey to recovery. Use the resources to learn more about the opioid epidemic and its effect on children.
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.
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.
Substance Use Disorders: Head Start Success Stories
In this series of videos, explore stories from three Head Start families affected by opioid and substance use. Discover how Head Start provided support on their journeys to recovery.
Supporting Caregivers Affected by Substance Use Disorders
In this series of videos, learn ways Head Start can support families impacted by opioid and substance use. Find out how programs can support staff who may need help caring for themselves as they care for others.
Head Start and the Opioid Crisis
Learn ways Head Start can support families impacted by substance use. Find out how programs collaborate with city and state agencies, doctors, and schools to create a network of resources for families.
Impact of Substance Use on Children and Families
Learn about the effects of opioids on exposed infants and children. Find out how Head Start programs can support children and families impacted by opioid and other substance use disorders.
Improving Outcomes for Opioid-Exposed Newborns: Together, We Can Do Better
Learn how Head Start programs can support families impacted by substance use. Find out how to support infants exposed to opioids. Hear about the most effective treatments for opioid addiction.
