HFM Prevention Council

Hamilton County educator, Dorean Page, with Morehouse historian, Carol Ford at the Morehouse 175th Anniversary celebration.

July is Purposeful Parenting Month.

For more information, go to:

http://www.parenting.org/

Sunday, July 25, is Parents’ Day.

To find helpful information for

parents, go to:

http://www.theantidrug.com/advice/

 The HFM Prevention Council is an active community leader, cooperating with local agencies to providing quality education, services and healthy alternatives to our counties' youth and families.

Prevention News

News items for July 26, 2010:

Skepticism Greets Industry Claims on Menthol Safety

Tobacco Ads in Stores Lure Teens, Should Be Banned:  Researchers

Parents Who Use Drugs to Quell Children Called Abusive

If you think that you or someone you love has an addiction, you can receive on-line help at:

www.jointogether.org/gethelp/

For local treatment providers, please call:

Fulton County --  773-3532

Montgomery Co. -- 773-8830

Hamilton County  --  648-5355

Addiction Services 24 Hour Helpline

1-877-8HOPE NY (1-877-846-7369)

Find help for alcoholism, drug abuse and problem gambling

What's New

From The New York State Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS),here are some tips for parents who are planning a graduation party (they’re great for weddings and family reunions too):

1. Establish firm ground rules and expectations before the party and communicate them with your guests   before the event.

2. Before the event, also have your child communicate to their school friends the same ground rules.

3. Make it clear to underage guests that alcohol, tobacco and other drugs are not allowed.

4. Monitor the party area frequently, as well as areas that are off-limits to guests.

5. Be prepared to call parents of your underage guests if they appear to be under the influence or bring alcohol or other drugs to the party.

6. Serve plenty of non-alcoholic beverages. Provide fun activities that don't center around alcohol.

7. Make sure you know where your child is going to be at other graduation parties.

8. Direct your child to call you if she or he is in an unsafe situation and needs a ride home.

9. If there is adult consumption of alcohol, make sure they have designated drivers.

Upcoming Events:

August 3  ASAPP's Promise meeting, First Congregational UCC, Gloversville, 9:30am

August 7 Railfest, Gloversville, 10am-8pm

August 24 Kiwanis Family Fun Day, Downtown Johnstown, 10am-2pm