Red Ribbon Week is nationally recognized and celebrated as a symbol of support for efforts to reduce drug use through youth prevention and education programs.

Most years, the Council on Chemical Abuse sponsors the National Red Ribbon Campaign by providing red ribbons and educational programming free to Berks County schools. This year, because we can’t go into schools, and many schools are teaching online, we developed new programming that can be taught virtually! Please note: We will not be providing red ribbons to schools this year.

During Red Ribbon Week Students of all ages were invited to:

Follow COCA’s Mascot Courage on a Virtual Mystery Tour! Watch this video to learn about Courage’s virtual mystery tour.

Participate in a pre-recorded Zoom prevention lesson.  Click here for video lessons.

Create a poster on the theme “We All Need Courage.”. Click to see all submitted posters.

Sign our pledge wall. Students can post their reasons for remaining drug-free. View our pledge wall!

Download activity handout.  Intended for grades K-6, the handouts will contain activities and games on the theme “We All Need Courage.” Click here for handout