Community Events

Drug Crisis in Our Backyard is pleased to offer Family Support Groups, an interactive forum for family support and education. We have recurring meetings where parents and families can obtain information and support in dealing with problems with drug abuse and addiction in their homes. Family Support Group meetings are held on Tuesdays at the Cappellini Community […]

Feeling stressed and anxious during this unusual time of school closing, social distancing and canceled school events?   Not sure what to say or how to help your teen cope?  You are not alone.  Join us as Dr. Tanya Stockhammer, Clinical Psychologist, will explain the positives and unhelpful components of anxiety, what happens to our teens […]

The sudden changes brought on by the current pandemic are challenging for students, but also for families. Adapting to remote learning environments can be tough. The Jed Foundation (JED) will offer a free webinar to share expert strategies and advice for managing stress, and helping caregivers help themselves and their children. On Wednesday, April 22 from […]

Dr. Sussman, a psychiatrist who specializes in video game addiction, will share knowledge of how excessive screen use affects our children and their brains based on scientific evidence as well as 12 years of private practice experience. Register now.

Join Randi Silverman in a discussion about how caring adults can use a common language that encourages collaborative and trusting relationships to support the mental health of our youth and families. Register now.

We ALL have mental health, just like physical health. Important at every stage of life, mental health affects the way a person thinks, feels, relates to others, and behaves. ASK is thrilled to collaborate with The Youth Mental Health Project by bringing their valuable resources to our community and introducing The Parent Support Network™ – […]

Youth Development allies and staff are encouraged to join us to learn more about: Adolescent brain development; Positive Youth Development principles; Youth and adult partnerships; and Helpful tools and web resources. Participants must register in advance. Please RSVP to Kate Sugg at kmh4@westchestergov.com by May 20, 2020.

Almost every parent of a teen or emerging adult child has experienced the frustration of trying to effectively protect them from impulsive emotional decisions that may impede their success. But it can feel like an endless battle of wills: you either give in and accept that you cannot control them; or go into full metal […]

The easing of social distancing orders in many parts of the country are coinciding with the start of summer, which is already a time of risk for alcohol abuse and drinking and driving with teens. Cooped up teens might be looking forward to blowing off steam…in unhealthy ways. Let’s discuss how we can be prepared […]

How to Save Lives with Naloxone - Virtual Overdose Prevention Training Thursday, June 18, 2020 6PM This is a free training offered by St. Vincent’s Hospital Westchester, A division of Saint Joseph’s Medical Center. Email for zoom ID invite: ssal@drugcrisisinourbackyard.com Naloxone is a prescription medicine that reverses an overdose by blocking heroin or other opioids […]