Knowledge is Power

Grab a couple blankets, gather the family on the couch and settle in for a family chat using December’s PowerTalk for Families. This month’s PowerTalk is about competence. Competence means having the necessary ability, knowledge or skills to do something successfully. No person is competent at everything. Sometimes, you can become competent by working hard, learning skills and practicing. We should always try to be OUR best, but we are not always going to be THE best.

360 Youth Services 2018 Annual Report

POC Electronic E-Cigarette Handout

POC Website Presentation

Our Family Portrait

Grab a snack, a healthy drink and settle in for a family chat using this PowerTalk. This year, the theme for the Power of Choice is “I CAN.” We will be looking to develop and build resilience in our students as individuals and in their families. Resilience is the ability of an individual to overcome challenges of all kinds–trauma, tragedy, personal crises, ordinary life problems–and bounce back stronger, wiser, and more personally powerful. You can use the skills you already have and find ways to use those skills more intentionally. Start this year of “I CAN” family activities with a picture of your family.

E-CIGARETTES AND VAPING STUDENT

E-CIGARETTES AND VAPING

Parent Café at Rosecrance

A free parent support group; Tuesdays from 6:45-8:15 PM at the Rosecrance Naperville Office

Narcotics Anonymous

Marijuana Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous

Alateen

Al-Anon

SamaraCare Counseling

Rosecrance Naperville Office

Presence Health

Linden Oaks at Edward

Illinois Helpline for opioids and other substances

Provides a confidential outlet for individuals experiencing opioid use disorders, their families and anyone affected by the disease 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call 1-833-2FINDHELP

Gateway Foundation

Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare

Directory of Substance Abuse Providers in Illinois

DuPage County starts on page 109; Will County starts on page 209

Connect for Life 

Initiative facilitated by the Naperville Police Department

Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital

Naperville/Aurora Area Crisis Text Line

To find support through texting- text “REACH” to 741741

Will County Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition

Robert Crown

Power of Choice

Naperville Operation Snowball

Lisle Operation Snowball

Cebrin Goodman Institute/Operation Snowball Inc.

KidsMatters/ParentsMatter2

DuPage Prevention Leadership Team

Breaking Free

360 Youth Services

Understanding Drug Addiction

Vaporizers, E-cigarettes, and other Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS)

Tobacco Facts and Stats 

From the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids

Tobacco Facts 

From the DuPage County Health Department

Teen Drug and Alcohol Abuse: Parent Tools 

From the Gateway Foundation

Synthetic Drugs toolkit 

From the Partnership at Drugfree.org

Symptoms and Signs of Addiction 

From the Illinois Department of Human Services

Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM)

Prescription Drugs Fact Sheet

Parenting Strong Vaping and Youth Podcast

National Institute on Drug Abuse

Provides information and statistics on a variety of topics.

Marijuana Facts for Teens

Keeping Youth Drug-Free

Offers advice on keeping children substance free. Review statistics about adolescent substance use, and learn tips on good communication.

How do I know if my child is using?

The Partnership at DrugFree.org provides information on warning signs, behavior changes and tips on how to take action.

Get Smart About Drugs

Electronic Cigarettes: An Overview of Key Issues