Prevention Resources

Recent Programs

Cannabis: The Role of Parents and Community in Prevention with Dr. Jason Kilmer

 

  • Watch the Webinar Recording

  • View the Presentation Slides

  • Explore resources shared by Dr. Kilmer:

    • Prevention Basics - What adults need to know!

    • Take Five - a free, anonymous, online tool available to high school students.  The tool is designed to provide a personal, private, self check-in for youth about their emotional state and coping strategies. The tool gives individualized feedback to students and also provides factual information about what other high school students are experiencing to give students perspective.

    • Check-In With Yourself - an online tool to help young adults in Washington State reflect on feelings, learn coping strategies, and improve well-being. Information and resources are tailored specifically for the user to provide support.

    • Learn about Cannabis

    • Start Talking Now - You are the most powerful influence in your child's life. Learn how to Talk with your children about making healthy choices and get tips about setting clear rules and expectations about not using alcohol or other drugs.

    • College Parents Matter - tools and resources to help parents engage in effective communication with your student including topics such as alcohol, cannabis, and related problems. Provides helpful tips for talking with your young adult about common situations that can include high-risk drinking or substance use, like 21st birthdays, spring break, and housing and roommates.

This program is brought to you by the City of Mercer Island’s Youth and Family Services Healthy Youth Initiative with funding from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).The content does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of SAMHSA or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

 

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