Guiding Good Choices
01/18/2023 update- We are currently enrolling for Spanish, but if you are interested in another language please fill out the form below or call the number on the flyer to sign up for future sessions. All sessions are online at this time.
Anyone can sign themselves up or sign someone else up with this registration link: https://bit.ly/GGC-SignUp
DEA has great resources to share with parents:
Fentanyl Awareness Campaign. Click this link One Pill Can Kill
Fentanyl Awareness Fact sheets:
English:
Spanish (Español)
More information about drug awareness for parents
https://www.getsmartaboutdrugs.gov/
https://www.operationprevention.com/
DEA has joined forces with Discovery Education to create a comprehensive NO COST curriculum to combat opioid misuse. There are virtual fieldtrips and a standard aligned K-12 curriculum resources, a parent tool-kit and much more.
A guide about underage drinking and information the dangers brought to you by Brown and Couppen:
https://www.brownandcrouppen.com/underage-drinking-and-its-dangers/
Starts with One
Talking to your kids about drugs can be tough, but it maybe the most important thing you do. For tips on how to start conversations about opioid prevention and use, click on this link https://getthefactsrx.com/conversation-starters-parents
In this toolkit you will find tips on how to have a conversation, opioid facts, and ways to help you break the ice with your young adult child when it comes to discussing opioids
See how the coalition is using this campaign to increase awareness: https://swseattleyouthalliance.org/public-awareness/
Sponsored by the Washington Healthy Youth Coalition (WHYC), our mission is to prevent and reduce underage alcohol and marijuana use. Check out resources at Start Talking Now.
The University of Washington’s Alcohol & Drug Abuse Institute’s mission is to advance research, policy, and practice in order to improve the lives of individuals, families, and communities affected by alcohol and drug use and abuse. Check out research and resources online!
This eBook provides you with information about adolescent and young adult alcohol and other drug abuse treatment and will help you get the most appropriate care for your child and family. Also check out, How to Prevent Drug Use at Every Age.
Drug Rehab is a free web resource that provides information about substance abuse and mental health issues. Check out their Parents Guide which contains information that we feel every parent should have in order to educate themselves and their child on the dangers of substance abuse. Feel free to view that and our Alcohol Addiction page.
Other Resources:
Alcohol and Drug 24-Hour Helpline: (206) 722-3700.
SW Seattle Youth Alliance 