Community Events

“Owning Your Struggle: Accepting PTSD & Living Your Life,” featuring Dr. Seth Kastle. Register now.

Recent research suggests that well-adjusted teenagers have stronger non-cognitive skills, such as self-control, grit and resilience.  This webinar will focus on how parents can help foster those skills in a supportive environment without arguing.  Specifically, it will present techniques such as mindfulness meditation, effective communication and using natural highs as healthy coping mechanisms against stress, […]

Chris Herren, a former professional basketball player, has built a community around substance use prevention and recovery. Please join our friends at Cortlandt Community Coalition for an inspiring presentation, as Chris Herren shares his journey navigating the disease of addition, the road to recovery and his mission to reach just one person and make a […]

Learn strategies for supporting students the last few weeks of high school and the summer before college. The last few weeks of high school and the summer before college can impact success at college. This presentation will provide strategies for how parents can influence their student's health and well being during the transition from high […]

Presented by Drug Crisis in Our Backyard; providing tools, resources and actionable information for families looking to learn more about addiction. Register now.

Operation Parent is again joining forces with Arlene Rice whose life’s work is to provide hope to anyone dealing with addiction. She will present an informative webinar digging deep into the topic of teen opioid use, focus on how prescription pain pills can lead to heroin or fentanyl use. Arlene will teach you about the […]

Hosted by Mountainside: Connecting to your inner wisdom is a powerful tool for shifting your path. By setting intentions and being mindful of them, you can uncover your true self. During this introductory workshop, you will learn how to tap into your intuitive self to creatively express your desires and foster the life you want […]

Presented by Drug Crisis in Our Backyard, designed to help families transform their thinking about addiction and learn new ways to talk with loved ones to motivate positive behavior change. Register now.

Hosted by NAMI NYC: The COVID-19 pandemic has fueled an undeniable rise in xenophobia and anti-Asian racism, taking the form of everything from microaggressions to physical violence. This fear and violence has an impact on mental health -- on top of the effects of COVID losses and lockdowns. This event hopes to help the audience […]

Navigating the system of addiction can be an overwhelming task for families seeking help for their loved ones. This presentation will assist participants in understanding the various types of treatment options available, their definitions, and provide participants with a roadmap to guide families through the process of navigating the system of addiction. Arlene Rice. RN-BSN […]