Rescue | The Behavior Change Agency

Many teens report using cannabis as a way to relax and de-stress. However, the harm cannabis use has on the developing brain affects decision-making, memory, and stress, causing more damage in the long run. To help educate youth about the negative effects of cannabis, the Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth (VFHY) worked with Rescue Agency to create the ad, “Bug in Your Brain’s Code.” The ad, targeted towards gamers, uses gaming lingo to depict how cannabis is detrimental to developing brains, putting life on “hard mode.” Watch the ad now: https://bit.ly/3AkSACK #VapingCessation #CannabisEducation

From encouraging support-seeking for mental health challenges to preventing underage cannabis use, our campaigns at Rescue Agency make healthy behaviors easier and more appealing. Our campaigns have significantly impacted behavior change across various state and health topics. In 2023, our tobacco and vaping prevention campaigns resulted in population-level behavior change, with 85% of campaign-aware teens reporting that they were discouraged from wanting to use tobacco. Learn more about how Rescue has made a difference by reading our 2023 Impact Report: https://bit.ly/3A66uIZ #BehaviorChange #Community #ImpactReport

Many individuals smoke in an attempt to find relief from stress. Though it may provide a momentary escape, cigarettes can worsen feelings of stress and anxiety in the long run. To help encourage individuals who smoke to enroll in their quitline, the Hawai‘i Tobacco Quitline worked with Rescue Agency to create “Get Through Your Hardest Days Without Smoking.” The Hawai‘i Tobacco Quitline provides a plan to get through the rough days. Watch now: https://bit.ly/3YAr518 #SmokingCessation #BehaviorChange #PublicHealth

Congratulations to BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, HHSA, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO for being recognized as the 2024 Social Impact Government Agency of the Year! This award acknowledges the amazing work they've done to increase mental health, prevent opioid use, and so much more in San Diego County. 🎉

For many parents, it’s difficult to talk to their kids about cannabis. Where do they start? What do they say? How can they effectively explain the risks of underage cannabis use? The Maine Office of Cannabis Policy worked with Rescue Agency to create Let’s Talk Cannabis Maine, a campaign encouraging parents to initiate the conversation. This initiative provides ways parents can approach this conversation while assuring them it’s OK if it’s difficult to talk about. See how we're helping parents and mentors have important conversations with their teens about cannabis: https://bit.ly/4ef0Dix #CannabisHealth #PublicHealth #Parents #FamilyCommunication

Attention public health professionals: If you're attending the American Public Health Association Annual Meeting next week, mark your calendars for these 2 presentations from our change agents at Rescue: 💡 Sunday, October 27, 2024, from 3:30 PM - 3:45 PM: “Instagram as a tool for treatment: Equitable teen and young adult cessation interventions for vaping, tobacco, and marijuana” by Brionna Dickerson Zimmerman, Account Supervisor. 💡 Tuesday, October 29, 2024, 2:30 PM - 2:50 PM: “Breaking down barriers to Calfresh among veterans, mixed-status families, and college students: Evaluation of a statewide, tailored communication campaign” by Taylor Goldman, MPH, Associate Research Scientist. We hope to see you there! Learn more about #APHA: https://bit.ly/3Nzf4CX #PublicHealth

At Rescue, our public health campaigns are never one-size-fits-all. Each of our behavior change campaigns is approached with tailored evidence-based strategies, topic research, and audience insights. We’re thrilled to share our behavior change strategies at the upcoming 2025 Agents of Change Summit, sponsored by Rescue Agency. As a keynote speaker, our President and Founder Jeff Jordan will discuss the interconnectedness of public health concerns and what that means for creating effective health behavior change communications. Don’t miss your chance to hear our behavior change approach and become a change agent. Register for #AOCS25 now: https://bit.ly/3YmoI0W #PublicHealth #BehaviorChange

A huge thank you to Research Scientist Danny Azucar and Account Supervisor Amy Nichols for presenting  at the Washington State Public Health Conference: “Addressing Youth Suicide in King County: Research-Driven Strategies and Prevention Campaigns.” We are so proud of these change agents for sharing how Rescue’s research-based approach to mental health and suicide prevention can help destigmatize mental health challenges and encourage young people to seek support. Learn more about Rescue’s behavior change approach: bit.ly/4ftbneQ #MentalHealth #BehaviorChange #PublicHealth

Holding onto unneeded prescription opioids can endanger individuals in the household who are facing addiction. The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities worked with Rescue Agency on a campaign to show community members how they can properly dispose of their prescription opioids to help prevent misuse. Watch our commercial that explains the importance of safely disposing of leftover prescription opioids: https://bit.ly/3Y78zfu #SubstanceUsePreventionMonth #PublicHealth

Bravo to Rescue Founder & President Jeff Jordan and First 5 California Executive Director Jackie Thu-Huong Wong, MSW PPS, for delivering a truly eye-opening keynote presentation at the Champions for Healthy Youth Summit, hosted by the Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth (VFHY) and Prevention Connections! Their presentation, “From Stronger Starts to Lasting Strength: Leveraging ACES Insights for Effective Youth Health Communications,” helped public health professionals understand how to create an upstream impact for preventing adverse childhood experiences. Rescue was proud to sponsor and speak at this Summit. Learn more about Rescue’s approach: bit.ly/4ftbneQ #PublicHealth #YouthHealth