Parent Resources
Sometimes you just don’t know where to turn to when it comes to basic information about drugs. We’ve collected a variety of information and links from trusted sources to help you get started.
Get the Facts
NIDA for Parents
National Institute on Drug AbuseFind current, science-based facts on how drugs affect the brain and body. Resources for teens, teachers, and parents including videos and activities.
Above the Influence
Partnership for drug-free kidsAbove the influence is a good site for parents to get drug facts. Also a great site for young people to find ways to get involved in the prevention community, and learn how to help themselves or a friend.
Surgeon General
Know the RisksKnow the Risks is a good website for parents to learn about the health risks to young people who use e-cigarettes.
American Lung Association
E-Cigarettes, ‘Vapes’, and JUULs: What Parents Should KnowThis website provides facts about e-cigarettes and JUULs as well as downloadable resources.
Parenting Tips
Your Words Have Power
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Starting a conversation about retail marijuana with young adults can help prevent youth from using before they turn 21. Tips from Responsibility Grows Here can help you get a successful conversation started.
How to talk to your kids about drugs when you've done drugs
Partnership for Drug Free Kids
The fact that you’ve had experience may actually be an advantage. Read the article at the link below for more information.
Vaping: What You Need to Know and How to Talk With Your Kids
Partnership for Drug Free Kids
This guide will help parents understand vaping’s appeal to young people and how to have an open dialogue with teens about its risks.
Marijuana Talk Kit
Partnership for Drug Free Kids
Learn why pot is still risky for teens, what you should and shouldn’t say when talking with your teen, and how to respond to their questions.
Marijuana Prevention
Keeping Kids Safe in Our Community
Watch the complete coverage of the May 28, 2015, marijuana forum held at the Ft. Vancouver Regional Library.
Start Talking Now
Washington Healthy Youth (WHY) Coalition
Explore tips and videos on talking with your kids about alcohol and marijuana. Parent resources are available in Cambodian, Chinese, Korean, Laotian, Russian, Somali, Spanish and Vietnamese.
Know the Risks
Talk with your Teen About E-cigarettes: A Tip Sheet For Parents
A useful tip sheet for parents to use when talking to their teens about e-cigarettes.
Locks Save Lives
You Can Save a Life by Locking Up Your Prescription Medications
Ease of access is the #1 reason youth misuse prescription drugs. Learn more about opioid misuse and what you can do.
Who to Call
Clark County Crisis Services
The Clark County Crisis Services program office is staffed by a team of mental health professionals and certified peer counselors who are trained in crisis intervention.
Southwest Washington Crisis Line:
(800) 626-8137 | TTY (866) 835-2755
Clark County Resource Guide
This Resource Guide lists resources for people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless in Clark County