C.A.R.E. (Chemical Awareness Resources & Education), is a community based organization founded in 2008 in response to the increasing problems caused by the abuse of alcohol and other drugs by teens in our community.
C.A.R.E. is a resource for anyone in the Dallas area who has a question, concern or needs a confidential place to look for help.
C.A.R.E. offers New Directions, a class designed for the teen and their parents. New Directions is a four week, eight hour session which provides: education, peer group processing and peer guest speakers. After the completion of New Directions, participants will develop an understanding of:
• The medical, psychological and addictive risks of alcohol and other drug use
• The real costs of substance abuse: legal crises, bodily injuries, damaged careers and fractured families.
Session I
Effects of Alcohol
Seeking Solutions
Social Influences
Session II
The Legal Perspective
Drinking & Driving: a Lethal Mix
Session III
Risk of Addiction
Dangers of Drugs
Session IV
Family Dynamics
Recovery experiences
Signs of Addiction
COST: $50 for teen/$25 for one or both parents. Mandatory that one parent attend with each teen. Minimum of 5 teens/maximum of 12 teens per class.
All classes offered at Victory Place @ Coppell (Turning Point/Compass), 550 N. Denton Tap Road, Coppell, TX 75019
FALL 2012 SCHEDULE:
Tuesdays, 7-9 pm
SPRING 2013 SCHEDULE:
Tuesdays, 7-9 PM
For additional information, contact Gayle Westapher at
gwestapher@ymcadallas.org or 972-393-5121 ext 204