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Talking to Children About Alcohol & Substance Use in the Family

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 […]

Virtual Overdose Prevention Training

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

Responding in a Mental Health Emergency

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.