A Healthy Lynnfield Substance Use Prevention Coalition
Prevention Resources for Parents
Resources for Parents
Parenting is one of the hardest and one of the most enriching jobs to have. No one has all the answers, but when it comes helping your kids stay healthy, be resilient, and prevent substance misuse, there is plenty of helpful information worth checking out.
The following sites are resources for parents/grandparents/family members about youth substance use prevention.
Partnership for Drug Free Kids
My favorite site for parents with all types of information!
The American Academy of Pediatrics offers information on Vaping for parents.
Talk to Your Kids About Marijuana
Quick tips from the National Institute of Health.
MAAD encourages you to have ongoing, intentional conversations with your kids about the dangers and consequences of underage drinking.
How to Prevent Drug Use at Any Age
Kids are different at every age. Young or old, keep the conversation relevant and on-going!
A Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services public service campaign.
Skills to Help Your Child and Family Heal
Use the CRAFT model to build skills in talking to your child.
A site developed by moms for learning about medication abuse.
A guide in caring for your child's mental health and emotional well-being.
Looking for a mental health counselor?
INTERFACE is a non-crisis, free and confidential help and referral line for Lynnfield residents that offers assistance with outpatient mental health counseling services and general mental health resources.
Available Monday through Friday.