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Dear Parents --

"Two-thirds of youth ages 13-17 say that losing their parents' respect and pride is one of the main reasons they don't smoke marijuana, drink, or use other drugs," according to TheAntiDrug.com. They listen to you more than you think!

If you could help your child succeed in school, live a healthier life, and develop to his or her fullest potential, would you?

Circle of Health Partnership has various pamphlets, brochures, and other publications available to you free of charge. Call or stop by our office any time for these resources.

Parenting Toolkit

  • Educate yourself and your child.
  • Establish and maintain good communication with your child.
  • Get involved in your child's life.
  • Make clear rules and enforce them with consistency and appropriate consequences.
  • Be a positive role model.
  • Teach your child to make sound decisions and choose friends wisely.
  • Monitor your child's activities.

The following links offer a number of FREE parent resources,helpful websites from government agencies, foundations, and organizations. The sites offer advice on communication, intervention, parenting forums, action items, toolkits, etc. These free resources will also help you recognize the signs of teen drug and alcohol use and develop a parenting network.

Circle of Health Partnership Has a New Name!

The Circle of Health Partnership has a new name: Midland Area Partnership for Drug-Free Youth. We are still the only organization in Midland County whose mission is to prevent underage drinking, tobacco use, and drug use in Midland County.

We utilize four unique strategies for prevention:

  1. education and awareness
  2. extensive community collaboration
  3. research and surveys
  4. advocacy and policy change

We offer events and programs to increase awareness among youth, families, and other community members on the dangers of underage drinking, smoking, and drug use.

Student Resources:

Above the Influence This Web site is created for the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign (a program of the Office of National Drug Control Policy). This campaign reflects what teens across the country have told us is going on in their lives.

Check Yourself A place for teens to check where they are with drugs and alcohol. Includes quizzes, choices, stories, and information on drugs. Sponsored by the Partnership for a Drug-Free America

The Cool Spot The young teen's place for info on alcohol and resisting peer pressure

Free Vibe.com Information on drugs, steroids, alcohol. Message Boards; meet other drug-free teens.

 
 

 

Copyright 2009 Midland Area Partnership for Drug-Free Youth

5103 Eastman Avenue, Suite #241, PO Box 2368, Midland, MI 48641-2368

Phone: (989) 835-8699 | Fax: (989) 835-7781 | office@midlandpartnership.org