Dr. Jernigan will discuss the daily avalanche of alcoholic images and information teens experience from marketing and social media. Alcohol marketing is seen as a major risk factor for underage drinking yet kids continuously see brand ads on television, the movies, storefront posters, YouTube, and celebrity endorsements on social media. His message is one of […]
Virtual naloxone training. Register now.
The Parent Support Network of Yorktown will be held Thursday, April 15th. We will meet in-person from 7:00 - 8:30. If you or anyone you know is interested in attending, please fill out the RSVP form. If you have any questions or concerns please email us at yorktownpsn@ymhproject.org.
This free virtual workshop, which teens can attend with their parents, provides resources, and walks through many important driving topics, including impaired driving, distractions, drowsy driving and much more. Register now.
If there is a tween or teen in your life, then NAMI Ending the Silence For Families is for you. We know COVID and its effects are taking a toll on the mental health of our teens and tweens. As an adult in the life of a young person, you may be seeing emotional and behavioral issues you […]
Learn from community and youth leaders about underage drinking in Westchester County: Success, Barriers, and Lessons Learned. Register now.
“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, […]
The Parent Support Network™ – Yorktown empowers and equips parents to better understand their children’s mental health needs, recognize warning signs when their children are struggling, and better understand and find resources. Register now.
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 […]