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As a parent, you want your children to face life’s challenges, learn from them, talk with others and live a happy life. Our contributors are sharing their stories and perspective with parents to provide you with the resources, guidance, and encouragement you need to be a loving and supportive parent.

How to Talk to Your Teens about Alcohol

January 10, 2021 By juliegramlich

Recognize it is your responsibility to set clear boundaries and expectations for your teen. These conversations may be tough at first, but they will be worth the potential pain and heartache that can come from death or serious injury to your child and their friends, or fighting a lifetime of addiction to alcohol or drugs…. Read More

Helpful Resources for Teaching Your Children Leadership Skills

January 4, 2021 By juliegramlich

There are countless organizations that work to empower young people who want to make a difference in their communities. But we can all do our part to lift up tomorrow’s leaders. If your child wants to make the world a better place, you don’t have to wait to start them down this path. These resources… Read More

Opioid Addiction Can Happen to Anyone

November 16, 2020 By juliegramlich

Talk About It. Get the facts. Teach your child. Stop misuse and addiction before it starts. Talking to your family about the dangers of opioids can cut their risk of future misuse in half. The Talk About It campaign gives parents the tools and resources they need to start vital conversations and protect their families…. Read More

Suicide

October 20, 2020 By Anonymous Teen

Suicide is a cry for help, a last resort that you think when nobody is listening, or maybe they are, but they just don’t understand. If you are thinking of suicide, or just depressed, please just take a few minutes to read this, i am not going to lie or sugar coat this: things will… Read More

National Suicide Prevention Week Post #2

May 15, 2020 By juliegramlich

When talking with my students the other day, another issue they brought up related to why they thought suicide rates were rising was social media and their phones. I have no doubt that they are right. Although I imagine they would not willingly part with their devices, the students do realize that the apps designed… Read More

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Author: Abbey Ordway “Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgment that something is more important than fear.” –The Princess Diaries, 2001 I was praised for being scared. Nobody … READ MORE

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  • Above the Influence
    Enthusiastic sobriety program for young people and their families.
  • Missouri Safe and Sober
    Underage drinking and drunk driving by delivering high quality educational programs.
  • Safe and Sober Parent Guide
    Provides free information to Missouri parents to change the culture of underage drinking in our state.
  • Fellowship of Catholic University Students
    Campus outreach that pursues college students with intentionality and love.
  • US Conference of Catholic Bishops
    Jointly exercise certain pastoral functions on behalf of the Christian faithful of the United States.
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    Promotes drug and alcohol awareness throughout Missouri.
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    Drug and alcohol rehab center providing a treatment program for adolescents and teens.
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    Brings partners and resources together to address priority needs and provide solutions that strengthen our community.
  • Compass Health
    Provides a full continuum of behavioral health services and supports throughout Missouri.
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    Prevention programs, educating the public about risk factors and warning signs, raising funds for suicide research and programs

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