Community Council Against Substance Abuse

🎒📚 Mark Your Calendars! 📚🎒
The 23rd Annual Back to School Bash is almost here!
Join us on Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for this community favorite event where students can receive a FREE backpack filled with school supplies to help them start the school year strong.
📍 Friends Recycling Center
2350 NW 27th Ave., Ocala
🚗 Drive-Thru Event Only
🎒 Children must be present in the vehicle to receive a backpack.
🍽️ Free meals for adults and children while supplies last.
🎁 SWAG bags and community resources available.
No registration is required!
A special thank you to our partners, Community Legal Services and the City of Ocala, for helping make this event possible. Together, we're supporting local students and families as they prepare for a successful school year.
Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with friends and family throughout Marion County! 💙

Did you know? 💙
The Community Council Against Substance Abuse (CCASA) is working every day to help keep Marion County's youth healthy, safe, and drug-free through education, prevention, and community engagement.
From Know the Law and Hidden in Plain Sight to SADD Clubs, Drive 4 Life, Friday Night Done Right, Natural High, and our Red Ribbon Kickoff, we're committed to giving young people the knowledge and support they need to make healthy choices.
But that's not all! We also provide FREE prevention resources to our community, including:
🔒 Gun locks
💊 Lock Your Meds bags
🗑️ Medication disposal (Deterra) bags
🩹 Naloxone (Narcan) education and resources
Together, we can build a safer, healthier future for Marion County's children.
💙 Learn more about our programs or contact us to see how you can get involved!

🚨 A Dangerous Drinking Trend Parents Should Know About 🚨
BORG stands for Black Out Rage Gallon—a dangerous drinking trend that has gained popularity on social media, especially among college students. These drinks can contain the equivalent of many shots of alcohol in a single gallon, increasing the risk of alcohol poisoning, blackouts, serious injuries, and emergency room visits.

As trends like this continue to spread online, it's more important than ever for parents, caregivers, and trusted adults to stay informed and have open conversations with the young people in their lives. Awareness and education can make all the difference.

💙 We are incredibly grateful for our partnership with the Community Coalition Alliance for allowing us to share The Facts. Your Future. curriculum with the students we serve. Together, we're helping equip youth with the knowledge they need to make safe, healthy decisions.

👉 For more information about emerging substance use trends and free prevention resources, visit TheFactsYourFuture.org.