Recommended Prevention Resources

Kids (5-12 Years of Age)

National Association for Children of Alcoholics
(888) 554-COAS (2627)
www.nacoa.org
NACoA is the national nonprofit organization working on behalf of children of alcohol and drug dependent parents. The website has important information for parents and a special link for kids!

Rainbow Days, Inc.
(214) 887-0726
www.rdikids.org
Rainbow Days Inc.'s curriculum-based support groups are for children, youth, and parents who are concerned about the risks of growing up in today's world. The purpose is to teach them the skills they need to be success and stay drug free.

Teens (12-17 Years of Age)

Alateen
(888) 425-2666
www.alateen.org
Under the auspices of Al-Anon family groups, this is a fellowship of teens whose lives have been affected by someone else's drinking.  Members share their experience, strength and hope to find solutions to living in families hurt by alcoholism.

Free Vibe
http://www.abovetheinfluence.com/
Gives kids many opportunities to share their experiences with one another, to learn how to make good choices about the future, and resist pressures to use drugs.

National Association for Children of Alcoholics
(888) 554-COAS (2627)
www.nacoa.org
NACoA is the national nonprofit organization working on behalf of children of alcohol and drug dependent parents. The website has important information for parents and a special link for kids!

National Drug Abuse Hotline
(800) 662-4357
Provides information and referrals for substance abuse issues.

Youth Crisis Line
(800) 448-4663
Offers support to children and teens in crisis.  Counseling and referrals available.

Parents

Al-Anon Information Services
(888) 425-2666
www.al-anon.alateen.org
Posts meeting lists and maps to area Al-Anon, Alateen, and Pre-teen meetings. All information available in Spanish.

Alcoholics Anonymous
Dallas: (214) 363-0461
Fort Worth: (817) 332-3533 or (214) 887-6699
www.alcoholics-anonymous.org
Provides information about AA and gives contact information for local meetings.

Betty Ford Center Children's Program
Rancho Mirage: (800) 854-9211
Dallas: (972) 753-0552
www.bettyfordcenter.org
Website provides resources for COA's and addicts. Children's program offers intensive prevention and education groups for children between the ages of 7 and 12 yearswhose lives have been impacted by a loved ones addiction to alcohol or other drugs.

Community Resources
211 Hotline
Provides information about social service resources in Texas

National Association for Children of Alcoholics
(888) 554-COAS (2627)
www.nacoa.org
NACoA is the national nonprofit organization working on behalf of children of alcohol and drug dependent parents. The website has important information for parents and a special link for kids!

Narcotics Anonymous
(888) 629-6757
www.na.org
Provides literature and information on recovery and local meetings.

National Drug Abuse Hotline
(800) 662-4357

Rainbow Days, Inc.
(214) 887-0726
www.rdikids.org
Rainbow Days Inc.'s curriculum-based support groups are for children, youth, and parents who are concerned about the risks of growing up in today's world. The purpose is to teach them the skills they need to success and stay drug free.

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