Illinois Family Resources: Tools and information to families with a loved one with a substance use disorder or co-occurring issue. Parenting tips for families in early recovery are offered. Resources for the family and community are offered through the website, in-service opportunities, webinars and technical assistance. Visit the website.

National Association for Children of Addiction Parent’s Guide: Provides guidance for parents on talking with children about addiction in the family. Visit the guide.

National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA): Offers science-based information and classroom materials on drug use and its effects. These resources inspire learning and encourage critical thinking so teens can make informed decisions about drug use and their health. Visit the website.

Partnership to End Addiction: Connects families with free, confidential support through trained specialists. They are ready to listen to your challenges, setbacks, obstacles and difficult emotions that go along with a child’s substance use or addiction. Visit the website.

SAMHSA: “Talk. They Hear You.”® resources – to help you start—and keep up—the conversation about the dangers of drinking alcohol and using other drugs at a young age. helping parents talk with their children about alcohol and other drugs. Visit the website.

Stanford Medicine Parent Corner: Provides evidence-based curriculum and resources for parents and teachers on youth health risks including nicotine/tobacco, prescription and opioid/fentenyl, and more. Visit the website.

The Kids Mental Health Foundation – Anxiety: Offers mental health information to help parents understand and support children with anxiety. Visit the website.

Alcohol Talking Kit for High School: Designed to help caregivers have open, supportive conversations about alcohol use with high school students.

Alcohol Talking Kit for Middle School: Designed to help caregivers have open, supportive, conversations about alcohol use with middle school students.

Cannabis Talking Kit for High School: Designed to help caregivers have open, supportive conversations about cannabis use with high school students.

Cannabis Talking Kit for Middle School: Designed to help caregivers have open, supportive conversations about cannabis use with middle school students.

Vaping Talking Kit for High School: Designed to help caregivers have open, supportive conversations about vape/tobacco use with high school students.

Vaping Talking Kit for Middle School: Designed to help caregivers have open, supportive conversations about vape/tobacco use with middle school students.