Upcoming Events
April 22 - Nicotine: Same Risks for Youth Health & Wellness
Alert to parents and caregivers! A new tobacco product is on the market and sales are increasing rapidly. Nicotine pouches are discreet, come in multiple flavors, and can contain large amounts of nicotine. New marketing strategies aimed at young people claim these products have health benefits. Come learn about these products, the marketing claims surrounding them, and what the science actually says about nicotine, addiction, and the risks for youth health and wellness. Register now.
April 25 - RX Drug Disposal
Safely dispose of unused and expired medication from 10am - 2pm at the Scarsdale Public Safety Building.
April 29 - Inside the Medicine Cabinet
In the first session of our two-part series on preventing first-time substance use, we’ll look inside the medicine cabinet. In partnership with Partnership to End Addiction and Boston Children's Hospital, learn how to talk about commonly misused medications, set clear expectations, and practice safe storage and disposal at home. Register now.
April 30 - The Blunt Truth
Bringing Collaborative Voices and Strong Partnerships Together to Educate Parents on the Dangers of Today’s High-Potency THC. Register now.
May 5 - Helping Youth Navigate Influence
In part two, Dr. Bonnie Halpern-Felsher of Stanford REACH Lab explores how substance companies target youth and why young people try substances. Learn practical, science-backed strategies to guide conversations, become a trusted adult, and help youth resist influence before first use. 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.
Virtual Naloxone Training
Naloxone is a prescription medicine that reverses an overdose by blocking heroin or other opioids in the nervous system for 30-90 minutes. Naloxone is administered by injection or intranasal. Following training, participants receive a kit by mail. Presented by our partners at Drug Crisis in Our Backyard. Please inquire about setting up a virtual training by contacting Susan Salomone at ssal@drugcrisisinourbackyard.com.
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.