Are your kids feeling
Are your kids feeling
Anxious?
Bored?
Tempted?
Anxious?
Bored?
Tempted?
HELP PREVENT YOUTH
DRUG AND ALCOHOL USE
HELP PREVENT YOUTH
DRUG AND ALCOHOL USE
TALK
Talk to teens about the negative impacts of drug and alcohol use, including the effects on the developing brain. Help them find healthy ways to deal with stress and boredom.
TRACK
Count prescriptions, track amounts of alcohol and cannabis, and don’t be afraid to ask if something is missing.
SECURE
Alcohol, medication and cannabis in a secure place to reduce temptation.
TALK
Talk to teens about the negative impacts of drug and alcohol use, including the effects on the developing brain. Help them find healthy ways to deal with stress and boredom.
TRACK
Count prescriptions, track amounts of alcohol and cannabis, and don’t be afraid to ask if something is missing.
SECURE
Alcohol, medication and cannabis in a secure place to reduce temptation.
Additional Resources
Parent Up Vermont
For more information on how to talk with your youth about underaged drinking and more, go to parentupvt.org.
Askable Adults
In the Askable Adult Skill Building Toolkit, you will find tips in four skill areas designed to help adults become more askable for children and teens. The Vermont Network’s 2022 Askable Adult Campaign supports healing and resiliency for all youth. Check out their site for more information and resources.
Let’s Talk Cannabis
For more information on how to talk with your youth about cannabis and more.
Drugfree.org
How to connect with your teenager: Preventing Drug Use:
Talk. They Hear You.
“Talk. They Hear You.” Campaign: SAMHSA’s national substance use prevention campaign helps parents and caregivers start talking with their children early about the dangers of alcohol and other drug use:
Conversation Starters
Parents: Conversation Starters. Get information to help you talk with your teens about drugs and their effects, and learn where to go to get help:
Youth Support Group
Youth Support Group – Bi-weekly Zoom meetings run by Youth Peer Leaders. This is a safe non-judgemental space for youth to talk about past or current struggles that either they or a family member has experienced.
Coping and Connecting Resources
A Guide for Teens and Families During Unprecedented Times and Beyond – This resource guide is a list of things you can partake! It’s loaded with fun stuff and educational stuff. Helpful stuff. Timely stuff. Stuff for teens. Stuff for adults and caregivers. Stuff for all ages.
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Our Offices
Building A Positive Community (BAPC)
109 Austine Dr.
Holton Hall, 2nd Floor
Brattleboro, VT 05301
802-451-0094
www.bapc802.org
Our Offices
Deerfield Valley Community Partnership (DVCP)
1 School Street
Wilmington, VT 05363
802-464-2202
www.dvcp.org
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West River Valley Thrives (WRVT)
Leland & Gray
2042 VT Route 30
Townshend, VT 05353
802-365-4700
www.wrvthrives.org