Prevention Links
Below are some useful links used in our community. If you can’t find the support you’re looking for, you can email the Eden Prairie Schools Prevention Team:
Kaylene Billington, kbillington@edenpr.org
Michael Stanefski, mstanefski@edenpr.org
S.A.F.E.R. Minnesota (Search and Find Emergency Responders)
United by the hearts of communities and the assistance of public service agencies, S.A.F.E.R. helps safeguard the lives of people with special needs. Our goal is more than locating those that wander; it is to restore peace of mind to the caregiver through support groups, individual safety plans and educating the community. S.A.F.E.R. is a non-profit organization that is driven by the compassion of its founders.
A Parent’s Guide to the Teenage Brain
Explores the science behind teenage brain development and how it shapes normal teenage attitude and behavior: video, interactive segments, scenario-based role playing experiences, and practical advice from experts. Tools and tips to help you connect with your teen, gain insights into teen brain development, and apply new knowledge of normal teenage behavior to real life.
Slang Names of Drugs
Sure, you know that marijuana is also known as Grass, Mary Jane, Pot, Reefer, and Weed. But did you know that Aunt Mary, Georgia Home Boy, Snowbird, Special-K, Miss Emma, Mitsubishi Double Stack, and Businessman’s Trip are also slang words for illicut drugs? Find out what they mean.
Drug Guide for Parents
A one-page summary of 13 types of drugs:
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street name
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what it looks like
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how it’s used and abused
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what teens have heard about it
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why it’s dangerous
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signs of abuse
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statistics of use in grades 7-12
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what’s important to know about it
How to Spot Drug and Alcohol Use
Ways to tell if your teen is using.
Ask Dr. Drew
Dr. Drew Pinsky is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at USC’s Keck School of Medicine. He hosts a nationwide radio show, and can be seen on the VH1 show “Celebrity Rehab.” Dr. Drew offers advice on dealing with stess and depression. See what he has to say, or ask your own question.
Family Guide
“Can I have that?” “I need one of those.” “All my friends are going!” Sound familiar? If you’re the parent of a teen or tween, you already know that marketing and media influence young people’s choices about what to buy, do, or believe. But just how much are youth affected by marketing for alcohol and tobacco? This common sense website offers practical tips for parents and other adults involved in the lives of teens. The Family Guide emphasizes the importance of family, promotes mental health, and helps prevent underage use of alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs.
Shoulder to Shoulder Minnesota
Is your teen pushing your buttons? Not sure how to handle it? Shoulder to Shoulder Minnesota is dedicated to making your job easier by connecting parents and caregivers and sharing the insights of those who have been there before.