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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
Expert advice, information on teen culture, and steps you can take to help keep kids from abusing prescription drugs.
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 HealthInformation 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.
Grandparents as Parents
Generations United: GrandfamiliesResources for grandparents and other relatives raising children.
Grandparents as Parents
Facts, tips and online resources for grandparents raising grandchildren.
Comprehensive list of helpful links especially for grandparents, including child rearing and development, discipline and challenging behaviors, and grandparent support and self-care.
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.
The Psychology of Phobias
Information on Phobias and their treatment, including links to a number of other resources on fear, anxiety, and different types of Phobias.
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
Resources
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.
New York State's All-Hazards Alert and Notification System allows you to sign up to receive emergency information such as major road closures and severe weather conditions via the web, cell phone, email, or another technology of your choice.
Putnam County Online
Information on Putnam County
Services in Putnam County for Kids and Families
Download this helpful list of phone numbers for local service providers.
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