The Parent Support Program is currently holding virtual group meetings. The group meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 6-8 pm. For virtual meeting instructions, please email the Program Coordinator.
The Parent Support Program services are designed to assist concerned parents and caregivers of a youth or young adult experiencing one or more of the following challenges:
- Drug or alcohol abuse
- Mental health challenges
- Truancy and academic problems
- Chronic runaway behaviors
- Physical violence and abusive behaviors
- Self-harm and cutting
- Parent/child conflict
- Difficulty with interpersonal relationships
To learn more about parenting challenges, the following resources offer some immediate support:
https://www.samhsa.gov/underage-drinking/parent-resources
https://www.nctsn.org/what-is-child-trauma/about-child-trauma
https://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/protective/positiveparenting.htm
https://rhyclearinghouse.acf.hhs.gov/
Case Management
Short-term case management services offered to address parent/youth conflict.
- Consultation
- Brief family counseling
- Referrals and resources
For more information call 608.245.2550, ext. 1230 or email the Program Coordinator michelle.mckoy@briarpatch.org.
