Public Health Department
Resources for Parents
Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drugs
A Parent's Guide to the Teenage Brian
New discoveries about adolescent brain development provide insights about teens and risky behaviors as well as new ideas and tips on what parents can say and do when talking with their teens about the risks of drugs and alcohol.
Impact of Alcohol on Academic Achievement
This pdf is a summary of research findings.
Parents. The Anti-Drug
TheAntiDrug.com serves as a drug prevention information center, and a supportive community for parents to interact and learn from each other.
Talking with Teens
Talk Early. Talk Often.
The site's main focus is to provide parents with information and tools to help them have open and ongoing conversations with their preteen and teen children about the dangers of underage alcohol use.
Talking to Kids About tough Issues
These practical tips and techniques can help you talk easily and openly with young children ages 8 to 12 about some very tough topics. This site is part of the Children Now Movement.
Time to Talk
The Talk Kit is your guide to starting the conversation, finding opportunities for talking and preparing for questions from your teen.
Services and Treatment
Health Services Access
The central entry point for all Washtenaw County Medicaid eligible and indigent (uninsured) children and adults requesting mental health and/or substance abuse information and services.
United Way 2-1-1
One of the most difficult things for people in crisis is to know where to turn for help. That's why United Way has identified over 20,000 programs and services in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, and Monroe counties that can assist you. Click the link to start searching for the help you need.
Teen Resources
AboveTheInfluence.com
Their goal is to help you stay above the influence. The more aware you are of the influences around you, the better prepared you will be to stand up to the pressures that keep you down. They're not telling you how to live your life, but are giving you another perspective and the latest facts. You need to make your own smart decisions.
