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Links & Resources for Students & Families
Links & Resources for Students & Families
Below is a compilation of links and resources for students and families who may be struggling with addiction and/or substance abuse. Topics covered include drugs, alcohol, vaping, and tobacco. If a student is in need of help with addiction related issues, contacting a school counselor is always a great place to start. While the resources below are helpful and informative, there are additional resources that the school can work to coordinate.
NextGen Counseling is a local counseling office that offers specialized treatment for teens facing substance abuse and gaming/gambling issues. They assess student needs and provide interventions at a level that is appropriate to the issue.
The PA Department of Drug & Alcohol Programs' Family Learning Series provides videos that can be a starting point for family conversations about substance abuse. Topics are appropriate for both student and family substance abuse issues.
Click the link above to visit the website for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Association, which compiles resources meant to both inform and connect those in need with help.
Click the link above to visit the website for the Pennsylvania Office of Drug & Alcohol Programs. Additional resources, programs and contact information from across the state can be found there.
Click the link above to visit the website for the Lackawanna Recovery Commission, which can connect visitors with resources and information for those struggling with substance abuse.
Click the link above to visit the website for the Lackawanna & Susquehanna Office of Drug & Alcohol Programs. Local resources, programs and contact information can be found there.
Click the link above to visit the website for Scranton's Drug & Alcohol Treatment Services (DATS). DATS offers consequence free programming for youth struggling with substance abuse & addiction.
Click the link above to visit the website for Alcoholics Anonymous of Northeastern PA. Resources, as well as information about where to find local meetings, can all be found there.
Click the link above to visit the website for the American Lung Associations Talk About Vaping campaign. The link connects parents with facts to help guide conversations with children about vaping.
Click the link above to visit the website for CATCH My Breath, a Vaping and Tobacco Education Program. The link connects parents with resources to help children who are struggling with vaping.
Click the link above to access a PDF from the Opiod Prevention Campaign that details 12 strategies parents can utilize to prevent addiction in their children.
Click the link above to visit the website for Tobacco Free Kids. A multitude of informative resources about tobacco use among children and young adults can be found there.
Scan the QR code or text the number above to connect to an anonymous chat designed to help with issues of substance abuse or addiction.
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