Resources for Parents & Professionals

Understanding Teen Addiction

Hidden in Plain Sight - Walk Through

Uplift Irondequoit provides an in person Hidden in Plain Sight Display for parents, caregivers and other adults to walk through. If you are interested in having us provide this display for an event, please reach out to us!

Places we have provided our Hidden in Plain Sight Display:

Irondequoit Police Department - National Night Out
School Open Houses
Parent Nights/Presentations

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Family Support Services

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LGBTQ Family Acceptance Project

Supporting LGBTQ+ youth to improve health & lower risk

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PFLAG: Parents and Family of LGBTQ+ youth

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Discussion Starters

DEA Operation Prevention: Get Smart About Drugs

SAMHSA “Talk, They Hear You”

NYS Conversation Resources: Office of Addiction Services & Supports

SAMHSA Talk About Prescription Drug Abuse

Get Smart About Drugs

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Substances

There are many myths about substance use. Get the facts and know that youth substance use is simply not safe!

Alcohol

Prescription Central Nervous System Depressants

Marijuana

Prescription Stimulants

Vaping/Nicotine

NYS Marijuana Regulation Law

Prescription Opioids

NYS Health Advisory: Vaping