Upcoming Events
June 12 - The Psychology of People-Pleasing
People-pleasing is a tendency to prioritize others' needs over your own, even at the expense of your own health, safety, and well-being. Explore the roots of people-pleasing behavior and its impact on mental health, and learn how to set healthy boundaries, build self-confidence, and communicate more assertively in this one-hour seminar with a licensed therapist. Register here.
June 19 - Virtual Overdose Prevention Training
Virtual Zoom training on the third Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. Free training: Following training, participants receive a kit by mail. Register now: ssal@drugcrisisinourbackyard.com
June 23 - All About Therapy: What to Expect and How to Start
This session offers families a clear and approachable overview of what therapy is, how it works, and how to find the right therapist. Register now.
July 8 - Helping Youth Heal: Support Through Family Addiction, Trauma & Stress
In this webinar, author Trish Luna shares how Lambi Learns About Addiction uses evidence-based practices to help children build emotional awareness, resilience, and self-regulation skills. Register now.
July 14 - Demystifying Mental Health Medications
This session breaks down the myths, facts, and common concerns around mental health medications. Register now.
August 26 - Talk Early, Talk Often: Prevent Underage Substance Use
In this webinar, Dr. Robert Turrisi from the Pennsylvania State University will share evidence-based strategies from decades of research, including insights from MADD’s Power of Parents Handbook. You’ll learn how alcohol and cannabis affect the developing brain, how parenting must evolve as kids grow, and what truly works to reduce risky behaviors. Register now.
Weekly Spotlight Family Support Groups
Drug Crisis in Our Backyard holds weekly Spotlight Family Support Groups, held virtually every Tuesday and Wednesday via Zoom. Spotlight on Recovery is a Family Educational and Support Group for families struggling with a loved one misusing substances. For more information click here.
NAMI Westchester
The families and members of NAMI Westchester are here to help! They offer understanding to anyone concerned about mental illnesses and the treatment of mental illness. To view their calendar, click here.
Other Parents Like Me
An online parent to parent support community designed for parents of teens and young adults struggling with mental health issues. Learn more.
Mindspring Mental Health Alliance
Provides free mental health education opportunities to the public through webinars on a wide variety of mental health topics. Webinars are hosted every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. View their calendar of events here.