ONLINE RESOURCES

www.abovetheinfluence.com has games, free downloads, quizzes, photos, podcasts and important info about dealing with pressures in your life.

www.copingskills4kids.net has information and activities to help parents and pre-teens learn how the brain works and copes with challenges. Preteens - Check out the "Coping Skills Practice Exercise!"

www.timetotalk.org provides easy-to-use guides and tips to help you have ongoing conversations with your kids to keep them healthy and drug-free.

www.drugfree.org contains pertinent drug abuse and substance abuse information for the Partnership For a Drug Free America.

www.painfullyobvious.com exists to give you the facts about the effects and dangers of prescription drug abuse.

www.tobaccofreekids.org The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids is a leader in the fight to reduce tobacco use in the United States & globally.

www.thecoolspot.gov offers resources, information, and support on alcohol use and abuse among teenagers.

www.teens.drugabuse.gov works to educate adolescents ages 11 through 15 (as well as their parents and teachers) on the science behind drug abuse.

www.BecomeAnEX.org Thinking about quitting? The free EX quit smoking plan is based on personal experiences from ex-smokers, as well as the latest scientific research from the experts at Mayo Clinic.

LOCAL RESOURCES:

LifeSteps
2111 North Mays Street
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 246-9880
www.lifestepscouncil.org
Offers substance abuse education, prevention, intervention and treatment.

Phoenix House
400 West Live Oak Street
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 440-0613
www.phoenixhouse.org/Texas
Provides inpatient and outpatient substance abuse treatment, as well as family counseling and support.

Shoal Creek Hospital
3501 Mills Avenue
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 324-2039
www.seton.net
Provides family-centered, intensive outpatient substance abuse treatment for adolescents age 12-17.

Starry
1300 North Mays
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 388-8290
www.childrenatheartministries.org
Provides short-term counseling to help address delinquent behaviors and family conflicts.

La Hacienda Treatment Solutions
2100 Kramer Lane, Suite 200
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 835-1994
Provides 5 week outpatient program. Primary treatment for alcohol and drug abuse and optional aftercare.
Provides groups on chemical dependency issues.

Al-Anon/Al-Teen
(512) 441-8591
1-888-287-2115

Alcoholics Annonymous/12 Step Program
Round Rock (512) 244-1395
Georgetown (512) 863-9938
Spanish Speakers (512) 832-6767
www.Austin.AA.org

Narcotics Anonymous
603 W. 13th
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 480-0004
Spanish (512) 480-0007
www.ctana.org

Bluebonnet Trails Community MHMR
1009 Georgetown
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 244-8377
(512) 244-8489
AFTER OFFICE HOURS: 1-800-841-1255

PHONE HOTLINES:

National Drug Information and Treatment Hotline
1-800-662-HELP
This 24 hour hotline can tell you how and where to get help wit alcohol and drug problems.

Al-Anon/Alateen Hotline
1-800-344-2666
Provides hope and help for young people who are the relatives and friends of a problem drinker.

Anti-Drug Campaign
1-800-788-2800
For more information or to talk to a specialist who can refer your loved one for help.

National Cocaine Hotline
1-800-COCAINE
Answers emergency questions about cocaine use.

Suicide Hotline/MHMR/Hotline to Help (24 hours)
(512) 472-4357