Substance Use Assessments - Next Day Appointments Next Day Assessment Appointments for substance use disorder (SUD) in King County are a go-to resource for parents, caregivers, teachers, school administrators, or anyone who could make a referral for youth and young adults. Assessments are provided by Friends of Youth, (Kirkland), but can serve youth across the county virtually. Referrals are gladly accepted from parents or caregivers seeking care for their child, from practitioners working with clients, and also from young people seeking care for themselves.
In Partnership with Seattle Children’s Hospital and the Partnership Access Line (PAL), Forefront Suicide Prevention is pleased to present a FAST Skills Workshop Series. The First Approach Skills Training (FAST) programs are designed to provide brief, evidence-based behavioral therapy methods for youth and families with common mental health concerns. These workshops, intended for parents/caregivers and/or school based mental health providers will give an overview of the FAST approach and accompanying resources and will build on our 2023-24 workshop series.
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Parent Ed Talks ParentMap is excited to offer a virtual series of education webinars, designed to provide guidance to help support child development. Featuring parenting experts, topics include building resilience, navigating screen time, youth mental health and fostering independence. · Expert insights: Hear from leading psychologists, authors and child development specialists through monthly sessions led by Dr. Laura Kastner. · Interactive Q&A: Get your questions answered live by expert speakers and connect with other parents facing similar challenges. · Watch anytime, anywhere: Participate from home or on-the-go with virtual Zoom sessions designed to accommodate busy parents. Access recorded sessions. Fee: $50 for monthly events (Nov-June)
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Nicotine Pouches A new, potentially worrisome product is gaining popularity among youth: nicotine pouches. While these pouches do not contain tobacco, they do contain nicotine which is highly addictive and particularly dangerous for young people. Long-term health risks are not yet known.
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