ASAC promotes the Strengthening Families Program to help with substance abuse. Having been raised in a Southwest Virginia family I know how important it is to have family values. Substance Abuse has taken away some of the things we grew up to love most about our families. Family meant someone always having your back, support when educau needed it most, never sharing joy or sorrow alone, and knowing no matter what family would never leave you. We have to bring back those family values in our communities in order to reduce substance abuse. At Highlands Community Services we have seen the positive results the Strengthening Families Program has had on youth and their families. The Strengthening Families Program is a science-based parenting program, teaching parenting skills, children's life skills, and family life skills specifically designed for high-risk families. Providing family based programs has to be part of the plan to reduce substance abuse in Southwest Virginia.
To learn more go to www.strengtheningfamilies.org
Program Manager, Prevention & Education
Highlands Center for Behavioral Health
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