Join us for a potluck style get together for LGBTQIA+ folks and allies. This is an all-ages, family friendly event, open and free to the community!
Meet us at the Refuge Visitor Center
Saturday, December 9th 2:00p - 4:00 p.m.
Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge
5437 W Jefferson Ave, Trenton, MI 48183
*A dish to pass is not required to attend*
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Cooking Matters at the Store.
Free Virtual Workshop
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Virtual Workshop
Discuss budget-friendly healthy grocery shopping. All participants will receive a $10 e-gift card.
Thursday, December 14th, 1 PM - 2 PM
For more information, please contact:
Jessie Finkiewicz
jfinkiewicz@nkfm.org
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Love & Logic-Parenting Made Enjoyable |
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Virtual Parenting Education 6-Part Series on Wednesday Evenings Fall 2023:
January 10th, January 17th, January 24th, January 31st
February 7tt, & February 24th
7PM - 8:30PM
To register: bit.ly/jan24parenting
Certificates will be given at the completion of the entire series.
For more information, please contact:
Anita Rothert at 734-785-7705 x 7035
arothert@guidance-center.org
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Using the access code DWIHNc, you can log onto myStrength.com and create your own personalized interactive tool to help support your mental and emotional health.
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Tips to Help Keep Your Mental Health on Track this Holiday season! |
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1) Lean into healthy Habits!
2) Know your limits!
3) Limit social media!
4) Take time for gratitude!
5) Be present and get proactive!
If you feel overwhelmed, text or call #988, the Crisis and Suicide Hotline
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To kick off the holidays, the Discovery Hunt Hub have created new missions to compete with your family.
Once you enter the code (Guidance) for the Goosechase App it will show the new missions available.
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Why Use the Goosechase App?
- Free Family Fun
o Right to your phone, easy, flexible and ready to go!
- Builds Resilience
o Help your kids build resilience and achieve their highest protentional
- Strengthen Family Relationships
o Increase family bonding through spending quality time, laughing, and building positive memories
- Prevention Strategies
o Activities and games all intentionally designed to help increase family bonding, build resilience in your youth, and make parenting easier and more intentional
- Enjoy the season
o So many great ideas for enjoying the seasons while also helping your kids try new things and learn new skills
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Wrapping up November, the Prevention Staff continues working on groups that are being conducted throughout the Downriver area. Our staff have recently completed informative presentations for parents on vaping and began assemblies for students in 6th & 8th grades.
Services provided through the Prevention Department are available to schools at no cost.
For more information, please contact Bristal Rose at 734-318-4663 or LRose@iamtgc.net
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The mission of the SUDDS Coalition is to prevent underage drinking and drug use in the Downriver community.
The SUDDs Coalition consists of community members from local schools, law enforcement, city government, faith-based groups, businesses, hospitals, and many other organizations. The SUDDs Coalition is supported by The Guidance Center and funded through the Drug Free Communities Support Program.
If you would like to get involved or require more information, contact Lisa Horvath.
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December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month |
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With the holiday season here, many of us look forward to spending time with friends and family. But the holiday season is also a time to think about prevention. December has been designated as National Impaired Driving Prevention Month for 40 years because it is the month is which impaired driving is the highest. According to the National Highway Safety Traffic Administration (NHTSA), during the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day in 2019, 210 people lost their lives in crashes involving alcohol impaired drivers. More than 10,000 people died from drunk driving crashes during that same year. These deaths are preventable and that is why we use this month to raise awareness that impaired driving can be deadly and to help folks learn ways to prevent it.
Family dinners, work parties or celebrations with friends often have a common factor: alcohol. However, impaired driving doesn’t only include alcohol. It also includes marijuana and other drugs. Marijuana can slow reaction time, impair coordination, and distort perception. It is estimated that cannabis use has doubled since 2002 (National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). The potential for car crashes and death increases with the increase in use and with the increase in potency. THC levels in the 1960s and early 1970s were 1 to 3 percent (Murray et al., 2016; Sabet, 2021). THC levels in more recent years are between 10.2 and 21.5 percent (Cash et al., 2020). The 2020 NSDUH shows over 26 million people drove under the influence of alcohol or drugs in the past year.
While being alert and in control when driving is crucial for all, it is especially important for adolescent drivers who are much more inexperienced. According to the Centers for Disease Control, the leading cause of death and nonfatal injury among U.S. teens is motor vehicle crashes. We all have the power to prevent these deaths and nonfatal accidents this holiday season. First, know that there is no quick way to sober up. Reaction times are slowed before intoxication. So, plan ahead. Have a friend be your designated driver. Next time, you can be the designated driver or use a ride-sharing service. If you are hosting, check with your guests before they drive home.
If you are a parent of an adolescent, it’s important to have conversations about expectations. Alcohol, cannabis and other drug use is illegal for teens, and they should know how you feel about them using. But it’s equally important to let them know if they are going to use, they should not be driving and that they can call you. Even when youth abstain, their friends may not be and it’s just as dangerous to get in a car with someone else who has been drinking. Use SAMHSA’s “Talk. They Hear You.” campaign to help you get the conversation started. Also, talk to their friend’s parents. Let them know what your expectations are with regards to drinking or drug use. Most states have social host laws that prohibit adults serving alcohol to minors, but some think it’s OK if they are at home.
Let’s all make it point to do our part in getting ourselves and friends and family safely through the holidays.
We recognize that many struggle through the holidays. If you or someone you know needs support or services, please call SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1.800.662.HELP or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988.
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Click the button above to find a therapist near you! |
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Monthly Coalition Meetings |
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Coalition Meetings are every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 5:30PM, in person, at 19401 Northline Rd. Bdlg. 5, Southgate, MI 48195. For more information on meeting times and links please visit our website: SUDDs.info
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IF YOU'D LIKE TO GET INVOLVED WITH THE COALITION OR BE ADDED TO THE MAILING LIST, CONTACT LISA HORVATH |
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If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to the new National Suicide Prevention Hotline: Call 988 |
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[734.785.7700. ext. 7361] [LHorvath@iamtgc.net] |
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