Changing how Texans view
tobacco prevention
2024 Red Ribbon Week Virtual Summit
In this year's virtual summit, the Teen Ambassadors explored deep rooted connections between tobacco companies and Hollywood's golden age, how the industry subtly promotes their products in movies, TV, music videos, and more, and the negative impact of these tactics on today's youth. Watch the recording to discover the hidden strategies that have shaped media and public perception of commercialized tobacco products.
Bring in the new school year with new downloadable resources provided to you for FREE! TThere are multiple new resources including pre-made presentations which were delivered at Say What! Action Summits and the Say What! Tobacco-Free Conference. These presentations come with downloadable PowerPoints and a presentation guide to make it simple and easy for anyone to present in class, in your community, or at an event!
Say What! Teen Ambassadors had the opportunity to interview a mental health therapist and teen advocate about how addiction affects teens differently than adults, the difference between vaping nicotine and THC on the teen brain, what a vaping addiction may look like, tips for teens who are trying to quit, the difference between good mental health and bad mental health, and much more.
SEE THE CHANGE!
We all know using tobacco and nicotine products are bad. Maybe you know someone who uses a tobacco or nicotine product and you wish they would stop. Or, you just want to be a leader and make a difference in your school or community. Whether you’re looking to create change locally, statewide, or nationally, let Say What! show you how to get started.
LEARN about Say What!
GET THE FACTS about tobacco prevention
Now that you have the foundation of youth tobacco prevention, you’re ready for next steps… it’s time to Speak Up!!
MAKE THE CHANGE!
SPREAD the Message
Use social media to share what you’ve learned or repost Say What! graphics, videos, and messages to educate your peers. Connect with your local media to submit press releases about events your group is hosting or a letter to editor discussing the importance of youth tobacco prevention for your school, community, and state. Create a PSA for your local radio station or school TV channel.
REQUEST a Mini-Grant kit
Say What! mini-grant kits are the perfect way to educate and bring awareness to your school and community. These FREE projects in a box contain fun and engaging items to help youth groups implement their best project yet!
ADVOCATE for your community
Say What! offers free Action Summits across the state as well as an annual conference to educate and train youth and adults to get involved in tobacco prevention. Our events are designed for all participants to become a tobacco prevention advocate with their school and community in mind.
BE THE CHANGE!
You know the facts, you’ve led a project or two, attended a Say What! event and just maybe consider yourself the “go to person” about tobacco prevention. Now, it’s time do the same for your state!
ACTIVATE change in Texas
One of the most impactful things you can do to protect friends, family, and community members from the harmful effects of tobacco and nicotine products is to advocate for policy change. Policy advocacy is about using your voice in the fight against tobacco because your voice activates change.
BECOME a Say What!
Teen Ambassador
If you’re passionate about tobacco prevention, protecting Texans from tobacco industry manipulation and deception, and love being a leader, we want you to apply to become a Say What! Teen Ambassador. Ambassadors serve as the youth voice for youth tobacco prevention in their community, the state of Texas, and beyond!
Say What! EST. 2011
Phone
512.245.8082
Mailing Address
Texas School Safety Center
ATTN: Say What Program
Texas State University
601 University Drive
San Marcos, TX 78666
Say What! was created and designed by young people from across Texas and connects students interested in eliminating tobacco from their schools and communities. The Say What! movement is funded by the Texas Department of State Health Services through a contract with the Texas School Safety Center at Texas State University.
