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My child was released from the hospital but we are struggling with having him or her at home, and I am starting to consider placement in a private facility. Where can I go to learn about programs that might help us?

Both NAMI and Regional Center are excellent resources to help you. Also try Healthy City at www.healthycity.org. The Southern California Rainbow Resources Guide, which is available at the Nathanson Center, will also be an excellent resource for you. Finally, for addition recommendations, talk with the case ma nager or social worker who worked with your family while your child was in the hospital.

I understand that a lot of kids and teens use drugs these days. I am concerned that my teen might be turning to illegal drugs or alcohol. Where can I go for tips about talking with my teen about drug use? Also, where could I find out how his or her medications might interact with other substances?

There are a number of places where you can go and people you can talk to for advice, including your child's school counselor, your local hospital outreach program, your local YMCA, or your church or synagogue. To find out about how his or her medications might interact with other substances, you can talk with your doctor, or other knowledgeable professionals, including your local pharmacist, pharmaceutical companies, or reputable mental health care organizations (such as NAMI or NMHA). The following are a list of websites that could be helpful: ยท


 
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