Resources

CHINS Petition
(Child In Need of Services)
A court order mandating placement of a youth in a residence other than the home.....

Alateen/Alanon
Support group that offers hope and help to friends and family members of alcoholics/addicts.

DSHS Office Locations
Contact information for local community
service offices.

Adolescent Chemical Dependency Treatment Referrals
Online directory of all Detox, Inpatient,
Outpatient and Long Term Residential facilities in the State.

Alcoholics Anonymous
12 step support group.

Narcotics Anonymous
12 step support group.

Marijuana Anonymous
12 step support group.

"A Family History of Alcoholism"
Online brochure discusses genetic factors that may put you at risk for
developing alcoholism.

"Drinking and Your Pregnancy"
Online brochure with q/a regarding the
risks of drinking alcohol while pregnant.

At Risk Youth Petition
Parents file petition with Juvenile Court for assistance with a runaway, out of control or substance abusing child.

A Guide for Parents
Answers to frequently asked questions regarding youth treatment.

A Guide for Parents (in Spanish)

Family Reconciliation Services
FRS helps families deal with problems
such as a child running away, not following
reasonable rules or serious problems
between parents and their child.

"Truancy Talk"
Washington State's Truancy Law

Alanon
Support group that offers hope and help to friends and family members of alcoholics and addicts.

Washington State Alcohol Drug Clearinghouse
Provides free information to residents of Washington State regarding drug use, treatment, and prevention.

Find Treatment
SAMHSA's substance abuse treatment locator.

"Make A Difference-Talk to Your Child About Alcohol"
Online brochure.

"Haga La Diferencia -Hable con sus Hijos Sobre el Uso del Alcohol"
Online brochure.

"Parents Will Your Kids Use Drugs"
Online brochure.