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Turning Point Times Spring 2023
     RAPA Teen Institute Successes RAPA (Riders Are Peer Advocates) Teen Institute has been busy since the last publication of Turning Point Times. They have been a part of four events in the community and in the high school including Trunk or Treat, Haunted Halls, Home for the Holidays, and a Valentine’s…
Parent Alert January 2023
 Navigating Seasonal Affective Disorder Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is depression that affects someone only at a specific time of year. That time of year mostly occurs during the fall and winter months when there is less light during the day. SAD can be difficult to manage because many people who experience this depression are…
Parent Alert December 2022
Parent Alert | November 2022 The Benefits of Being Grateful John F. Kennedy once said, “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words but to live by them.” Gratitude is an important part of life, and a simple thank you goes further than you realize. Multiple…
Parent Alert November 2022
Parent Alert | November 2022 The Benefits of Being Grateful John F. Kennedy once said, “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words but to live by them.” Gratitude is an important part of life, and a simple thank you goes further than you realize. Multiple…
Parent Alert October 2022
    Back to School: Keeping Students Safe from Counterfeit Pills It is that time of year again! Students are flooding back into classrooms and our commutes are being interrupted waiting for the bus to pull their stop sign back in. As our students get back into the day to day routine of…
Parent Alert September 2022
    Back to School: Keeping Students Safe from Counterfeit Pills It is that time of year again! Students are flooding back into classrooms and our commutes are being interrupted waiting for the bus to pull their stop sign back in. As our students get back into the day to day routine of…
Parent Alert August 2022
Parent Alert | August 2022  Youth Connectedness Is an Important Protective Factor for Health and Well-being Connectedness is an important protective factor for youth that can reduce the likelihood of a variety of health risk behaviors. Connectedness refers to a sense of being cared for, supported, and belonging, and can be centered on feeling connected…
Parent Alert June 2022
  Parent Alert | June 2022  The school year is over, and summer is just around the corner. Kids are excited about their well-deserved break, and while you might be just as excited, you’re probably thinking about how to keep them occupied over the next few months. Teens are often struggling to assert…
Parent Alert May 2022
    SAMHSA May is Mental Health Awareness Month, an annual opportunity to provide education and resources surrounding the topic of mental health. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), “1 in 6 U.S. youth aged 6-17 experience a mental health disorder each year.” Mental illness and substance…
Parent Alert March 2022
    Is Your Teen Too Stressed?Spring is a notoriously stressful time for students. A certain level of stress is normal, but how can you tell if your teen is too stressed, and what can you do to help them? Watch for these signs of severe stress: 1. Lack of sleep: Many experts say…
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