Webinar: Launch, Don’t Crash: Tips to Help them Fly the Nest

From managing anxiety and homesickness to improving sleep, brain health, and understanding the risks of drugs and alcohol, this session will provide parents with practical strategies to start now—so when the time comes to fly the nest, they’re prepared to soar. Register now.

Empowering Families: Navigating Co-Occurring Disorders for a Resilient Future  

This presentation will highlight the power of prevention and early identification, exploring the three pathways to COD, along with risk and protective factors. Participants will also gain insights on recognizing early signs and being proactive in getting support. Hosted by K.N.O.W. 2 Prevent and presented by Stephanie Marquesano, founder of The Harris Project and Lorena […]

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.

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

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 […]