The Woodlands Township is bringing federal and local law enforcement into a library meeting room to talk directly with teens and parents about prescription drugs, online predators, mental health and relationship red flags.

The S.M.A.R.T. (Safe, Mindful, Aware, Resilient Teens) series kicks off Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026, at Kevin Brady Library, 2250 Buckthorne Place. The free four-part program runs from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month through December, according to The Woodlands Township.

No registration is required. Families can attend one session or all four.

The Township described the program as a free series aimed at helping teens handle the challenges they face, with insights from public safety and community experts.

The schedule

Sept. 2: "Hidden Dangers: Prescription Drugs and Substance Awareness" Presenters: The DEA and Conroe ISD Police Department.

Oct. 7: "Social Media and Online Predators" Presenters: The FBI and the Montgomery County Precinct 3 Constable's Office.

Nov. 4: "Mental Health Matters" Presenters: Mosaics, a nonprofit focused on mental health and substance use recovery, and Outreach.

Dec. 2: "Healthy Relationships: Red Flags and Boundaries" Presenter: Linda Quiroz, director of programs and outreach at the Montgomery County Women's Center.

What to expect

Each session includes interactive discussions and open dialogue for questions, according to the Township's event page. The lineup pairs federal agencies with local organizations that work directly in Montgomery County.

The Montgomery County Women's Center, which is presenting the December session, is based in The Woodlands at 1600 Lake Front Circle. Mosaics, founded in 2016, helps community members navigate mental health and substance use recovery resources.

How to attend

Walk in. Kevin Brady Library is at 2250 Buckthorne Place, The Woodlands, TX 77380. Sessions run 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Upcoming community events

  • Sept. 2 — S.M.A.R.T. Session 1, Kevin Brady Library, 5:30 p.m.
  • Oct. 7 — S.M.A.R.T. Session 2, Kevin Brady Library, 5:30 p.m.
  • Nov. 4 — S.M.A.R.T. Session 3, Kevin Brady Library, 5:30 p.m.
  • Dec. 2 — S.M.A.R.T. Session 4, Kevin Brady Library, 5:30 p.m.