The Fentanyl Education, Support, and Training for Adolescents (FESTA) program brings evidence-based substance use prevention education to schools across Hays County. This series aims to extend the current FESTA program by bringing substance use education to school districts across the region and broadening our community’s capacity to facilitate referrals and support systems for youth and young adults.
Upcoming Sessions
2026 Fentanyl Education Support Training and Awareness Program Schedule
- Session 1: June 11, 2026 | 12-1 PM: FESTA: Stronger Youth, Safer Futures
- Session 2: July 9, 2026 | 12-1 PM: FESTA: Bridging Scholarship and Community to Grow Capacity
- Session 3: August 6, 2026 | 12-1 PM: FESTA: From Connection to Action/From Ideas to Impact
Meet Our Speakers
Session 1: FESTA: Stronger Youth, Safer Futures
This session will provide an overview of the FESTA program, including its mission, curriculum, and benefits for school districts. The session will include testimonies from local school districts that have successfully implemented the program.
Session 2: Bridging Scholarship and Community to Grow Capacity
We will highlight FESTA’s current community partners and how community-based organizations can work with FESTA to address substance abuse and mental health in youth and young adults. We will also explore ways we can increase community capacity by facilitating regional networks and information sharing among stakeholders.
Session 3: From Connection to Action and Ideas to Impact
We will explore possibilities to develop new platforms or tools to help scale these initiatives, close existing gaps, and bring key stakeholders together to grow community capacity and referral networks. This session will focus on next steps and opportunities to collaborate on future grant proposals and related initiatives in support of FESTA.
Have Any Questions?
Please contact Christina Aubert if you want to learn more about this program.