Opioid Prevention in the Home and in the Community

Captain Michael King from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) will be highlighting what he has seen in the field regarding opioid addiction as well as sharing examples for what communities can do for opioid addiction prevention and recovery. He will also share resources that can be utilized by parents, schools, and […]

I Don’t Need Help

Why do people sometimes reject help? Discuss the reasons why people refuse mental health care and how to respond & cope in this one-hour seminar with a licensed therapist. Register now.  

Spotlight on Recovery – Family Support Group

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. ​ Wednesday 7-8pm Link to join: https://zoom.us/j/8534470100 *No passcode required

Responding in a Mental Health Emergency

We know what to do when someone breaks their arm: brace it and go to the hospital. But what should you do when someone is experiencing a mental health emergency? Learn what causes crisis situations and the warning signs, how to respond, and what to do once the crisis has ended. Register now.

Supporting Emotional Regulation in Kids

Despite our best efforts to prepare children to manage big storms of emotions, they will struggle sometimes. Managing emotional storms takes emotional & physical maturity, and practice. In this webinar we’ll look at the warning signs that indicate an emotional storm is on the horizon, interventions to support children when they feel an emotional storm brewing, and […]

Spotlight on Recovery – Family Support Group

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. ​ Tuesday 6:30-8:00pm Link to join: https://zoom.us/j/2241277364 ​Passcode:  456745!

Spotlight on Recovery – Family Support Group – Wednesday

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. ​ Wednesday 7-8pm Link to join: https://zoom.us/j/8534470100 *No passcode required

Virtual Naloxone Training

Naloxone is a prescription medicine that reverses an overdose by blocking heroin or other opioids in the nervous system for 30-90 minutes. Naloxone is administered by injection or intranasal. Following training, participants receive a kit by mail. Presented by our partners at Drug Crisis in Our Backyard. Register by email: ssal@drugcrisisinourbackyard.com

Understanding Eating Disorders

Although our culture is preoccupied with food and weight, and disordered patterns of eating are very common, clinical diagnosis is less common. Register now.

Spotlight on Recovery – Family Support Group

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. ​ Tuesday 6:30-8:00pm Link to join: https://zoom.us/j/2241277364 ​Passcode:  456745!