Texans Standing Tall Events
Making alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs irrelevant in the lives of youth

In 2005, Texans Standing Tall was the recipient of a Drug-Free Communities federal matching grant by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) as part of a nationwide award to community coalitions across the country to prevent youth drug use. The goal of the grant is to assist coalitions in working together to prevent and reduce alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use among youth.

	Since 2006, TST has utilized this grant and collaboration with partners across the state to provide Regional Forums across Texas. This premier event is an opportunity to further support our coalition members, bring state level and local prevention advocates to the table for creating community change, and build on the strength of our statewide coalition. Participants can expect to be equipped with tools, information, and resources to help prevent youth substance abuse.
	This year Texans Stading Tall is collaborating with college campuses, community coalitions and organizations across the state to host three College Forums focused on preventing underage drinking and binge drinking at institutions of higher education (IHEs) and in their surrounding communities. All three College Forums will feature education and breakout groups on Controlling Party Dispersal and Screening and Motivational Interviewing techniques to prevent underage and risky alcohol use.
	This year Texans Stading Tall is bringing to the public Policy Summits.
	This year Texans Stading Tall is providing College Summits as well.