Teens Using Drugs: What To Know & What To Do
WHEN: 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm on the 1st Tuesdays of October, November, January, February, March, April, May, and June.
WHERE: St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Exhibition Room, 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197 (Washtenaw County)
Description/Keynote Information: Free, 2-part series to help participants understand, identify and respond helpfully to teen alcohol/other drug problems. Presented by Dawn Farm Youth & Family Services. Inclusive of parents, families, teens, professionals, students – open to all.
Additional info: Part 2 has separate sessions for adults to learn strategies to effectively help when adolescent alcohol/other drug use is suspected, and for teens to explore the personal effects of substance use. Part 2 takes place on the 2nd Tuesdays of October, November, January, February, March, April, May, and June.
CONTACT: For information, please contact us at 734-485-8725 or info@dawnfarm.org, or see https://www.dawnfarm.org/programs/teens-using-drugs/

Autism-ASK Support Groups: The parents group meets on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month from 10-11:30. The men's group meets on the 3rd Saturday of the month from 11-12:30. The women's group meets on the 1st Saturday of the month from 11-12:30. Our next meeting will be Oct. 1st. The men's and women's group is for people who have autism and are 20 or older. The parents group is for parents, grandparents or caregivers who have a loved one with an ASD diagnosis. All groups meet at Autism-ASK, 4345 Meigs Ave. Waterford, 48329.

Michigan Alliance PTI Now Offering Free Webinars - Join Michigan Alliance for Families as they present a series of webinars focusing on specific parts of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process. For more information or to register, click here.

Aquatic Programs for Kids with Special Needs

Download the pdf flyer to learn more about this opportunity based in Holland, Michigan.
 

Michigan Family Voices Workshops Taking Place Across Michigan

See http://www.michiganfamilyvoices.org for topics, dates and locations.

Nature's Playhouse FREE Support Groups in Ferndale

WHEN: Ongoing
WHERE: 318 W. 9 Mile Rd., Ferndale, Michigan
MORE INFO: We are an all natural playspace and wellness center for families and host free support groups for families. Childcare is available; registration is not required. Current groups include: "It Takes a Village" Parenting Support Group, La Leche League Breastfeeding Support Group, Birth Recovery Group, Detroit Baby Wearers!, and Mompreneur Support Group.

CONTACT: For information, please contact us by visiting http://www.naturesplayhouse.com or by calling Lisa Ball at 248-955-3219.