RESOURCES
The following websites offer valuable additional information on substance use and underage drinking:
Resources, information and tools specifically for Westchester parents
How to talk to your child about drugs and alcohol—
why, when, what to say, all the bases are covered
why, when, what to say, all the bases are covered
The definitive site for information on alcohol abuse and addiction and their effects on the body, and the science behind alcoholism and its treatment
Encouragement and information for parents trying to keep their teens drug-free, and support for families impacted by addiction
Informative, interactive, comprehensive presentation for teens of the facts and issues relating to drug use and abuse
Information for young teens on underage drinking and resisting peer pressure
The facts and fiction of using drugs, presented from a teen perspective
For Teens
Kid to kid, learn the facts, consider the issues, get support for living alcohol- and drug-free
A highly interactive site offering information on underage drinking with separate tabs for “teens” and “youth”
Assistance in/near Larchmont-Mamaroneck The Community Counseling Center (offers counseling and therapy, consultation and referral, crisis intervention and substance abuse counseling/prevention programs for adolescents and adults ages 11 and up) (914) 698-7549 www.communitycounselingcenter.org.
The Guidance Center of Westchester (provides outpatient psychiatric services, vocational training, and a wide range of mental health support and substance abuse services)70 Grand StreetNew Rochelle, NY 10801(914) 636-4440
or
256 Washington Street
Mount Vernon, NY 10553
(914) 613-0700
Helene Fremder
Social Worker/Drug and Alcohol Counselor
Mamaroneck High School
1000 W. Boston Post Road
Mamaroneck, NY 10538
(914) 220-3189
