If you are in family where members suffer from addiction should you worry? You should be concerned. Yes, it is hereditary. The good news is that you are in charge. Want more info. Good choice. Visit https://mailchi.mp/566afa881085/ebprc-newsletter-empowering-youth-celebrating-youth-substance-use-and-misuse-prevention-month?e=5879ab77c9

Whether you are living in a family where a member suffers from addiction and/or you yourself are worried about suffering from addiction you’ll want to visit https://mailchi.mp/395de91c36f4/week-3-national-recovery-month-finding-purpose-to-support-recovery?e=5879ab77c9

These activities are perfect for those situations. What is even greater is that they are all suggestions that will make you feel good.

There is something else you need to know. If you are not into religion you may want to visit Ethical Culture on line. Ethical Culture does not talk about a higher being but about how you can be a better human being. The emphasis is on ethical. https://ethical.nyc/venue/online/

Do look at this latest SAMHSA info. Go for it. Be good to yourself.

Visit https://mailchi.mp/ee82839356e9/arhe-september-2024-newsletter?e=d8ba25acf8 for all kinds of info for teenagers in high school or first years in college. You’ll hear about activities and action you can take if you have ever livesd with someone who has addiction or if you yourself are in recovery. Go for it. Be good to yourself.

If you are being bullied in school or in your neighborhood or even at home there is help for you. Visit www.STOMPOutBullying.org, The web site has many suggestions, info of with whom to get in touch and lists of resources. Don’t put up with it. Help yourself. Be good to yourself.

According so SAMHSA right now there is a lot of faith based bullying in schools.

How can you help yourself if you are in such a situation? Let the school know – the principal’s office, the counselor and if you are not getting any help talk to the head of your church, mosque or synagogue. You may also want to visit https://mhttcnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Faith-Based-Bullying-Priming-Resources.pdf You may want to share this web site with your principal’s office. Ask if you may email the link to his/her office.

Be good to yourself. Remember you are not alone.

That’s right – it stands for Toxic Abusive Relationships. Just go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONx9LzutKoA IN THE ROOMS sent the link to all followers. This time they are appealing to all men to listen to how to help themselves. It seems men are shy about seeking help.

Girls , gals abuse is abuse whether it is happening to men or women so you listen too.

Don’t stand for abuse. Those of you who live with parents suffering with addiction remember when they are abusive when under the influence they are at that moment not the parents they could be. Always have a safe place to where you can escape be it family or good friends. If need be phone 911. If you don’t have an Alateen near you find one on line. You can always phone the Alcoholics Anonymous office for advice. Be ready. Be good to yourself. Take action.

If you are in a TAR love relationship ask yourself if that is all you are used to, are you copying what you might have seen at home? Seek out a counselor. Help is available. Keep asking questions. Go to your local counseling center. Open up about your problems and what you can afford to pay. You can also reach out to SAMHSA.

Every year we disuss how important it is to make a plan. Do you want to take courses to strengthen your chances to go to college? Do you have a specific career in mind such as construction, cabinet builder, taxi driver, truck driver, physician assistant? Discuss your idea with people who are already working in that field. Perhaps take a summer job as a worker in that field.

If you have reached your legal age and you are no longer in the foster system you may want to find support of others who are in the same position. Nobody is going to find you. You need to reach out. Be good to yourself search for organized groups. Perhaps you can all rent an apartment together. Each State has different organizations. Just ask and ask. Here are some leads.

The national network for youth in foster care

620 S. Holladay Dr. Ste. 1

Seaside, OR 97138

LGBT? ANXIOUS? ADDICTIONS? GAY?

Can you think of other ways we are all born differently? The important issue is to accept the fact that we are all born differently. Need help? Need to dicuss it? Then just click on this link. https://www.samhsa.gov/behavioral-health-equity/lgbtqi/faqs

Like to take photographs? Enjoy painting and drawing? SAMHSA just released this news:

It’s Okay to Not Be Okay: Tips and Resources for Mental Health Awareness Month (May is mental health month. Remember you are not alone. Edith Lynn Hornik-Beer )

By: Anita Everett, M.D. DFAPA, Director of the Center for Mental Health Servic

It’s May, so just checking in… “How is everybody doing?”

In case you missed it, Sesame Street’s lovable Elmo posed that very question on social media earlier this year – and the responses came flooding in. From relationship problems to financial troubles, and feelings of exhaustion, angst, loneliness, and disconnection, people shared their struggles. At last count, Elmo’s post had garnered more than 217 million views, 15,000 reposts, 165,000 likes, and 45,000 responses on one social media platform alone. What this helps reveal is that many of us are NOT okay – and it’s important to acknowledge and address that, and make sure people know that help is available. SAMHSA has several supports and resources that can help.

(Remember SAMHSA stands for SUBSTANCE ABUSE MENTAL HEALTH ADMINISTARATION. If you google them you will get the latest updates. Join a group on line or in your community who is dealing with same issues as you.)