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Family Resources

Stanford Halpern-Felsher REACH Lab
REACH stands for Research and Education to Empower Adolescents and Young Adults to Choose Health. The Stanford REACH Lab's mission is to empower and promote adolescent and young adult health through collaborative research, education, and policy. The Parent Corner has a number of resources available depending on what you are looking for! 

Sesame Street in Communities
Resources and support for families struggling with a parent’s addiction. For children ages 4-10
These materials can help you:
  • Explain the Influence of a Caring Adult
  • Explain Addiction to Young Children
  • Help Children and Families Feel Less Shame and Isolation
  • Build Resilience, Hope, and Optimism

Partnership to End Addiction
Prevention and Early Action. Resources for caregivers specific to teen substance use, communication & parenting skills, and information by substance. 

National Federation of Families
Family and Caregiver Toolkit is an easy to access family / caregiver focused toolkit that will provide parents and caregivers with resources for children of any age and other family members across the lifespan. These resources are intended to provide parents and caregivers with knowledge that supports learning about mental health, substance use services, and best practices.

National Association for Children of Addiction
Tools for Parents and Caregivers helping families impacted by substance use disorders. Includes free caregiver guide. This guide can help you understand what a child may be experiencing and identify practical ways to offer information, stability, connection, and support.

Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
Addiction Resources for Children, Teens, Parents and the Community. You and your children can find support, inspiration and education through these free online resources and activities available.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Parent Resources from the “Talk. They Hear You.” Campaign to help you start – and keep up – the conversation about the dangers of drinking alcohol and using other drugs at a young age.