• The Gift of Failure & The Addiction Inoculation: How Kids Learn from Mistakes, Develop Competence, and Resist Substance Use

    Doing too much for our kids—even with the best intentions—can undermine their motivation, confidence, and resilience. Research shows that children who develop a strong sense of competence and self-efficacy are also less likely to turn to alcohol or drugs to cope with difficult emotions. FK2P_Nov2026_Lahey.pdfor more information from our partners at KNOW 2 Prevent and […]

  • Mindful Forest Bathing Retreat

    Discover Shinrin-yoku, the peaceful practice of forest bathing that simply means taking in the forest atmosphere through your senses. This is a quiet, guided, slow-paced walk in the woods-not a strenuous hike-where you will slow down and embrace the stillness, tranquility and the quiet beauty of late autumn as the trees shed their last color. […]

  • Spotlight Family Support Group

    Drug Crisis in Our Backyard is pleased to offer Spotlight 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 Family Support Group

    Drug Crisis in Our Backyard is pleased to offer Spotlight 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.