Drugs and Alcohol

 

Adolescent Substance Abuse Knowledge Base
Information on teenage alcohol and drug use including signs and symptoms, Myths and facts, advise on when to seek help, and even a blog.

Not in My House
This site provides information, support and resources for adolescents using heroin and affected family members.

Partnership for a Drug Free America
Drugfree.org provides answers, guidance, tips and stories regarding prevention, drug abuse, drug intervention, drug treatment and recovery.

Stop Medicine Abuse
Information on abuse of over-the-counter and prescription medications, and how to talk to your kids.

Time To Talk
Easy-to-use guides and tips to help you have ongoing conversations with your kids to keep them healthy and drug-free.

 
Families and Parenting

 

Children's Mental Health
Information from the American Psychiatric Association about common issues seen in childhood, including Depression, ADHD, and Conduct Disorder.

Mental Health for Youth and Families
A wide variety of fact sheets and resources for Mental Health America, with topics from positive parenting, to recognizing and addressing mental health issues in children and adolescents.

Parenting
Tips, advice, resources and guidance on how to successfully raise, praise, discipline, teach and love your child.

 

Four Grandparents

 

Generations United: Grandfamilies
Resources for grandparents and other relatives raising children.

Grandparents as Parents
Facts, tips and online resources for grandparents raising grandchildren.

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Through the Eyes of a Child
A series of 9 fact sheets focusing on family relations and child development for grandparents raising young children.

 

Fear and Anxiety

 

Anxiety Disorders - Children & Adolescents
Definitions, symptoms, and online resources regarding anxiety disorders in children.

Freedom From Fear
A site full of information and resources concerning anxiety and depression.

Inside Anxiety Disorders
Information from the American Psychiatric Association about Phobias, Panic and Posttraumatic Stress Disorders. This page also includes links to several fact-filled brochures.

 
Stress

 

Building Social Supports
Tips to create, keep, and strengthen connections to friends, family, and community.

Live Your Life Well
Tools and resources designed to help cope with stress and enjoy life.

Stress: know the signs
Signs and symptoms of stress from Mental Health America

 

 

New York State Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services
Information and news regarding addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery.

New York State Office of Mental Health
Information and resources to facilitate hope and recovery for adults, children, and families with emotional and mental health issues.

Putnam County Online
Information on Putnam County

 
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