Caregiver & Parent Support
It is never too early to start the conversation. Engaging youth in conversations about substance misuse is a great way to open up dialogue, establish clear rules and consequences, and support healthy decision making. On other pages in this hub we have linked to substance specific resources. On this page we’ve shared some of our favorite general resources for supporting youth to increase resilience and build connection.
ParentIN Burlington is our resource to support families in Burlington with tips, tools and opportunities to foster connection and support healthy decision making.
Child Mind Institute offers resources to support kids with mental health issues and coping skills.
Spark & Stitch Institute uses brain science to spark understanding, and stitch science to practical strategies for raising connected and courageous kids online and offline.
Keep Connected is a great resource for families from the Search Institute, a trusted source that has spent decades researching what kids need to succeed.
Common Sense Media offers lots of information and tips about supporting youth around media, technology, and digital citizenship.
ParentUp Vermont is a resource from the Vermont Department of Health with lots of suggestions for initiating conversations about substance use with youth.
Partnership to End Addiction offers resources for prevention and early intervention all the way through to supporting youth through treatment.
Have a question?
Information is constantly advancing and as we continue to learn BPHC will update this page with new resources as needed. However, if you don’t find what you need, and live locally, reach out to us and we’ll try to connect you to the right information.