With expanded legalization and use of cannabis, it is crucial to explore the potential impacts it can have on mental well-being. This webinar provides evidence-based insights to promote a better understanding of the topic. Register here.
We know what to do when someone breaks their arm: brace it and go to the hospital. But what should you do when someone is experiencing a mental health emergency? Learn what causes crisis situations and the warning signs, how to respond, and what to do once the crisis has ended. Register here.
Virtual Zoom training on the third Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. Free training: Following training, participants receive a kit by mail. Register now: ssal@drugcrisisinourbackyard.com
Having a loved one with alcohol or drug dependency affects everyone in the family and can be especially confusing for children. Learn how to talk about caregiver/relative substance and alcohol use with kids, how to tailor the discussion to the child's developmental stage, and how to create a supportive environment where children feel safe to […]
Parenting in today’s world means navigating a minefield of addictive temptations—social media, pornography, and substances can pull kids in before they even realize what’s happening. So how do you know when to step in, and how can you help without pushing them away? Register now.
Virtual Zoom training on the third Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. Free training: Following training, participants receive a kit by mail. Register now: ssal@drugcrisisinourbackyard.com
Learn why kids and teens take risks, how scare tactics and punishments often fail, and what parents, schools, and communities can do instead. This webinar will give you practical, science-based strategies to help young people make healthier choices while also addressing their mental health and well-being. Register now.
When children experience trauma—whether from addiction in the family or other stressors—their nervous systems adapt in ways that can disrupt emotional regulation and development. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) can have long-lasting effects, but there are ways to help children heal. In this webinar, author Trish Luna shares how Lambi Learns About Addiction uses evidence-based practices […]
You can be the reason a child never rides with an impaired driver or never drives impaired after they turn 21. Underage drinking and cannabis use are among the most preventable — yet dangerous — risks facing youth today. In this webinar, Dr. Robert Turrisi from the Pennsylvania State University will share evidence-based strategies from […]
In partnership with Minding Your Mind and Operation Parent, this webinar offers a powerful combination of clinical expertise and lived experience to help adults better understand youth mental health. Register here.