SCAN Futuros Sin Barreras YPI Starr Program

06/18/2026

Fentanyl is a powerful opioid up to 50 times stronger than he**in. Accidental fentanyl overdose deaths (also referred to as poisonings) are on the rise in Texas. Keep yourself, your loved ones and your community safe by understanding the dangers of fentanyl and knowing how to reverse an overdose. https://www.txopioidresponse.org/fentanyl

06/17/2026

2026 Day of Caring Starr County

06/16/2026

Starr YPI Staff participated in The Day Of Caring Event today 6/16 at RGCGISD Ringgold Elementary School. Backpacks with school supplies for all Starr County 9 th graders were assembled by Starr County School District staff, and organization volunteers.

06/10/2026

There is often a strong focus on men’s physical health — fitness, annual checkups, and heart health — but mental well-being is equally as important because mental health is health!

Just as the body needs care and attention, so does emotional and mental well-being. Yet, there is a silent crisis in men’s mental health — one that too often goes unnoticed or unspoken. Men are nearly four times more likely to die by su***de than women*, underscoring the urgent need to break this silence and seek support.

Small steps to care for mental health can lead to significant change. Let’s build a culture where men feel safe speaking up and reaching out. As a community, we can break the stigma, support one another, and ensure no one struggles in silence.

06/04/2026

Painting serves as a powerful tool for stress relief, promoting mental clarity, emotional expression, and overall well-being.

05/28/2026

May Mental Health Matters at RGCGISD Activities and events.

05/20/2026

Mental health touches every one of us either directly or through someone we love. Let’s commit to talking about it with the care and honesty it deserves. https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health/what-is-mental-health/facts

05/13/2026

Mental Health Matters in May and every day Event at RGCGISD Grulla Elementary School on May 12, 2026, Was a great success!
Painting serves as a powerful tool for stress relief, promoting mental clarity, emotional expression, and overall well-being.
Painting activity with Mrs. Marie at Grulla Elementary was amazing!

05/04/2026

Mental Health Awareness Month is observed every May to promote mental wellness, reduce stigma, and connect people with resources for mental health support.

04/30/2026

On average, a teenager is exposed to nearly eighty-five drug references a day, either in movies, television, advertisements, and yes, social media. Social media especially plays a significant role in shaping adolescent behavior, including attitudes toward substance use. With millions of teens actively engaging on platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat, social media is a major avenue for social interaction and influence. While these platforms can contribute to increased exposure and normalization of substance use, some users and organizations are taking advantage of the platform to spread messages of prevention and education.

By Gil Somers Introduction On average, a teenager is exposed to nearly eighty-five drug references a day, either in movies, television, advertisements, and yes, social media. Social media especially plays a significant role in shaping adolescent behavior, including attitudes toward substance use. Wi...