The Substance Abuse Coalition is committed to providing the community with resources. This page collects documents that the Coalition has handed out or discussed at recent events. Please download, and let us know if you find them helpful.
 Time To Talk Kit
Whether you're a parent, relative, or mentor to a child, there are going to be times when you need help discussing issues both big and small. With ideas on how to start talking, scripts on what to say, and tips for answering tough questions, the Parent Time to Talk Kit can help you keep the child in your life healthy and drug-free. This kit includes information on pre-school and grade-school discussions, and provides ideas for five teachable moments.
 Start Talking Before They Start Drinking:
A Family Guide
The Start Talking Before They Start Drinking: A Family Guide provides facts and practical advice on how to talk with your children about underage drinking. This brochure incorporates the latest information, and will give you the knowledge and tools you need to take action against underage drinking, including a template on how to develop family rules.
 Coalition Flyer:
Elementary School
While elementary school may seem early to discuss some of the challenges facing society, as parents and guardians it is our responsibility to be prepared. There are going to be times when you need help discussing issues both big and small. The BSACurges you to talk with each other about ideas on how to begin a dialogue with your children about these issues. One good resource is the Time To Talk Parent Talk Kit available for download (above).
 Coalition Flyer:
Middle and High School
In Spring 2009, the Coalition and the Brookfield Public Schools surveyed students in grades 8 through 12 to gain a better understanding of their attitudes and behaviors relating to at-risk behaviors. While our issues are not greater than other comparable towns, the survey results (example shown on the flyer) do point to the fact that we have issues to address as a community, and that the onset of at-risk behaviors is starting at a younger age than many of us realize.
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