January at ASK

4 New Year’s Resolutions Therapists Make (Source: MSN) Resolution 1: Prioritize radical self-care. Radical self-care is looking beyond the individual behaviors that make up self-care and moving to an understanding that self-care is non-negotiable ― a mindset that should be implemented at all times. Additionally, it should be proactive instead of reactive to issues like […]

December at ASK

Thank you to our community for supporting the Alliance for Sake Kids! Your gifts will help us continue to connect every sector of the community to resources that support youth mental health; substance abuse prevention, treatment and recovery; opportunities for thoughtful service and important programs provided by Drug Crisis in our Backyard. (Forgot to make a gift? […]

June at ASK

Prom and Graduation Season Proms, graduations and the parties surrounding them can be an exciting time for teens and parents that they usually can remember throughout their lives. But they can also be a time of heartbreak. There are all too often negative consequences, serious injuries, and even deaths.  The good news is that parents […]

January at ASK

How to help children and teens manage their stress (from the American Psychological Association) In the short term, stress can push a child to practice for her piano recital or inspire a teen to study when he’d rather be out with friends. But chronic stress—for example, from unrelenting pandemic-related pressures, social unrest, or violence—is different. Left […]

June at ASK

Prom and Graduation Season Proms, graduations and the parties surrounding them can be an exciting time for teens and parents that they usually can remember throughout their lives. But they can also be a time of heartbreak. There are all too often negative consequences, serious injuries, and even deaths. The good news is that parents and […]

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and there’s no better time than now to start making mental health a priority. Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable. People experiencing mental health challenges deserve support, compassion, and care—not stigma and shame. Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, […]

ASK Celebrates Red Ribbon Week

The Alliance for Safe Kids invites the community to take a visible stand against drugs by celebrating Red Ribbon Week from October 23-31, 2021. Red Ribbon Week raises awareness of drug use and the problems related to drugs facing our community, and encourages parents, educators, business owners, and other community organizations to promote drug-free lifestyles. […]

February 12: Vaping & Our Kids

Community presentation on vaping, discussing the latest trends and information: • Differences between vape devices • Flavorants and chemicals in vapes • Wax pens and vaping THC (Marijuana) • Signs that your child may be vaping • Successful conversation starters to have with your child about vaping Presented by: Kiara Loughran, MS, Student Assistance Counselor […]