Community Resources
Let’s Talk About It - How to Discuss Substance Use with Your Children:
Starting the conversation can be tough. You aren’t sure what to say or when to say it. Use the links below to help you feel prepared and ready to start the conversation with your children. We know from research that kids DO listen to their parents and having those hard conversations make a difference in their decision to stay drug free. Talk early and often!
Helpful Links:
Treatment Resources:
Knowing where to look and finding the right treatment options for your family can be challenging. CTC aims to eliminate as much of the stress as possible and lists some local treatment options below.
Helpful Links:
Find drug & alcohol treatment near you (PA Department of Drug & Alcohol Programs)
Child Guidance Resource Centers
Support Groups
Support helps. It’s as simple as that. We all need support from one time to another and support groups can help immensely. Check out the information below to learn more about local support group options.
Helpful Links:
Caron Treatment Centers Support Groups
Be a Part of the Conversation: Support for those seeking recovery/sobriety for themselves, or desire support in their ongoing recovery
Be a Part of the Conversation: Support for those who care about someone who is either in active addiction, early recovery, or long-time recovery.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention lists U.S. and international suicide bereavement support groups as a public service to loss survivors.
Webinars
We don’t know what we don’t know. In this ever evolving world, it can be hard to stay on top of the current drug trends or mental health tips. CTC works hard to provide current, reliable information through our Parent Speaker Series collaboration with Downingtown Area School District, which you can find below. We also work with community partners who regularly share new information in webinar formats, which you can also find below.
Helpful Links:
Downingtown Area School District Parent Speaker Series
Be a Part of the Conversation - Webinars
Operation Parent - Webinars
Miscellaneous Community Resources
This page is a culmination of miscellaneous resources, both locally and nationally, that we feel should be shared with our community. The topics may vary in subject matter - but all relate back to our CTC mission: to empower youth to make positive choices to reach their full potential, by promoting positive mental health and prevention of substance use.
Helpful Links:
Chester County FREE Medication Drop-Off Locations
Tips for Parents in the Digital Age (AAP)
2019 PAYS (DASD specific)
2019 PAYS Risk Factors (DASD specific)
2019 PAYS Mental Health Key Points (DASD specific)
2019 PAYS Summary Presentation (DASD specific)