RESOURCES: for Parents

Welcome to our page for parents and caregivers. Here you will find information that will help you talk to your children about alcohol and other drugs. You will also find fact sheets and links that will provide you with additional resources to help you in the most important task you will ever undertake—raising a child.

 

 

Fact Sheets

 

Student Assistance Program (SAP)

The Student Assistance Program at your child's school consists of a team of teachers, counselors, administrators, assessors and other staff who have been trained to offer extra support to students experiencing difficulties which pose a barrier to learning and academic success.

Anyone can refer a child to the SAP team, including the student him- or herself. Call your child's guidance counselor to learn more about how Student Assistance can enhance his or her school experience, or click here for a list of SAP assessors. 

 

Links

ACCESS: Family Advocacy for Addiction Treatment- A toll-free hotline for people facing financial barriers to addiction treatment. This program helps to connect Pennsylvanians in need of drug & alcohol services with the funding resources needed to access treatment. (866) 709-0590

Adolescent Substance Abuse Knowledge Base (ASK) - A website for parents of struggling adolescents. Includes information on substance abuse prevention, adolescent substance abuse treatment, and drug identification. 

COBYS Family Services- COBYS Family Services (Lancaster County) provides a variety of counseling and educational services from a Christian perspective, including parenting and child-care training using the 40 Developmental Assets model. 

Join Together- Join Together supports community-based efforts to reduce, prevent, and treat substance abuse across the nation. Their website provides the latest news in the field of substance abuse prevention and treatment, along with funding information, data and statistics, and links to other sites. 

Leadership to Keep Children Alcohol Free- A coalition of Governors' spouses, Federal agencies, and public and private organizations with the initiative to prevent the use of alcohol by children ages 9 to 15. 

MVP Parents- An interactive, research-based site for parents based on the 40 Assets with tips, ideas, and strategies for raising smart, strong, responsible kids.

A Parent's Guide to the Teen Brain- This wonderful, interactive site by Partnership for a Drug-Free America helps parents differentiate normal teen behavior from potentially problematic behavior. Includes skills, tools and tips for being the parent of an adolescent.

National Clearinghouse for Drug & Alcohol Information- Comprehensive information on the treatment and prevention of substance abuse-downloads, brochures, fact sheets, reports, and videos. Almost all of it is free and available in quantity; operated by the federal government. 

Parents. The Anti-Drug- A great website for parents and teachers.  

Pennsylvania Mothers Against Drunk Driving- The Pennsylvania MADD website includes information about local chapters, legislation and advocacy, victim services, and education. 

Search Institute- The Search Institute is the primary developer of the 40 Developmental Assets. Complete information on the assets, including books and videos for parents, educators, youth leaders, and faith-based organizations. 

Time to Talk- This site provides easy-to-use guides and tips on having ongoing conversations with kids to keep them healthy and drug-free.