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The Pittsford Alliance for Substance-Free Youth proactively supports Pittsford parents with knowledge, skills and tools to influence youth to choose substance-free lifestyles. It is our vision that the Pittsford community embraces our mission and takes action to eliminate substance abuse.
News & Events Did You Know...? Children who start drinking before 15 are four times more likely to become alcohol-dependent, seven times more likely to be in a car accident, and 11 times more likely to be involved in alcohol-related violence later in life than people who wait until 21 to start drinking? Source: David H. Jernigan, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Pittsford Alliance for Substance-Free Youth Newsletter, Spring 2009 The Spring 2009 issue of our newsletter has been published and is available on-line...more Parenting Advice Article of the Month Research shows that parents do make a difference. Take the time to talk with your graduate about playing it safe this graduation season...more A NEW Underage Drinking Tipline 1-800-851-1932 "You know you care, make the call" A 24-hour anonymous, confidential Underage Drinking Tipline has recently been created for people living in Genesee, Monroe, Orleans, and Wyoming counties...more DWI Fatal Reenactment View the YouTube "Sobering Lesson for Pittsford Students" video of the DWI Fatal Reenactment that was held on Friday, May 29th at Mendon High School. Parent Education For a more in-depth look into understanding adolescent drug abuse, view the YouTube parent education videos "Understanding Teen Addiction, Part 1 and Part II" by Jon Daily, www.recoveryhappens.com Revised Parent Resource Guide The Parent Resource Guide (PRG) was revised in January, 2009, and is available on-line...more Listening Post, Here & Now (view brochure) and Saturday Detention Programs Through the assistance of our alliance's Drug-Free Communities Support Program Grant, Pittsford Youth Services, Inc. (PYS) has developed and implemented several creative and innovative programs to reach youth at critical times in their lives...more The Pittsford Alliance for Substance-Free Youth reminds you to...Keep an Eye on Your Supply...more Inhalants & Poison Awareness Did you know that one in five students in America has used an inhalant to get high by the time he or she reaches the 8th grade? Many parents don't think to monitor the levels of everyday household products in their homes, but inhalant use continues to rise in popularity among our youth...more
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For more information on our alliance, its programs, events or activities, please contact Dale Cameron-Kody, Pittsford Alliance for Substance-Free Youth Chair at 267-3343, or e-mail: Dale Cameron-Kody@pittsford.monroe.edu The Pittsford Alliance for Substance-Free Youth is a member of the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (C.A.D.C.A.) and is supported by a grant from the Drug-Free Communities Support Program.
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- Pittsford School's Substance Abuse Prevention Programs
- Pittsford Youth Services, Inc.
Pittsford Youth Services, Inc. is a voluntary, nonprofit human service agency serving Pittsford youth and their families.
- Time To Talk
Time To Talk is an online parent-to-parent community and resource that provides free, easy-to-use, research-based tools and tips to help start the conversation and keep it going over the long haul.
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