Parent Resources

Preventing & Reducing Youth Substance Misuse - Virginia Department of Education 

Hanover County Behavioral Health Wellness - Hanover County's hub for health and wellness.  Find information on parenting and families, mental health and wellness, and substance use prevention and recovery.

Partnership to End Addiction - Download parent guides, access information, and resources, and get help and support.  

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration - A wealth of up-to-date information on substances and mental health

National Institute on Drug Abuse for Parents - Facts on teen drug use

Get Smart About Drugs - A DEA resource for parents, educators, and caregivers. 

Hanover Cares - Local tools, ideas, and resources for raising healthy, drug-free kids.  For more information or to get involved, call (804) 292 - 4097. 

Al-Anon - Support for friends and family of those with a drinking problem

Mothers Against Drunk Driving - Information on teen drinking and numerous parent guides for talking to your kids. 

Curb the Crisis - Five Virginia agencies collaborated to educate and provide resources for opioid misuse. 

Nicotine Cessation Resources

Become a Smoke-Free Teen:  1-800-Quit-Now  (1-800-784-8669)

SmokeFree

E-Cig Quitting Resource -  Free and anonymous text messaging program from Truth Initiative designed to help young people quit vaping.  There is also a free and anonymous text messaging program for parents of vapers to receive support.