Waypoint Group
Provides specialized mental health, consulting, and training services to assist individuals, families, businesses, and organizations in navigating change. 
602.952.8622
www.thewaypointgroup.com

EMPACT–Suicide Prevention Center
American Association of Suicideology accredited Center in Arizona providing 24-hour telephone intervention to people experiencing suicidal crisis. Counseling/psychiatric services through Value Options
480.784.1500
www.empact-spc.com

CASA, Center for Prevention of Abuse and Violence 
Expertise is in sexual abuse prevention. CASA’s Outpatient Counseling Center offers counseling and psychotherapeutic services to people who have been victims of abuse and violence.
602.254.6400
www.casacares.org

State of Arizona Child Abuse Hotline  
888.767.2445
www.de.state.az.us/dcyf/cps

ALCOHOL ABUSE
Al-Anon and Al-Ateen
Support group for family and friends of alcohol addicted people.
602.249.1257
www.al-anon-az.org

Alcoholics Anonymous
602.264.1341
www.aaphoenix.org      

Adult Children of Alcoholics
(information line)      
Program for women and men who grew up in alcoholic or otherwise dysfunctional homes.
602.241.6760
www.adultchildren.org

Families Anonymous 
Support group for relatives and friends of people (especially children) who have alcohol, drug, or behavioral problems
480.860.8084
www.familiesanonymous.org

Anti-drug Parenting Tips
Sign-up for the e-newsletters from www.theantidrug.com or
www.laantidroga.com 

Partnership for a Drug-Free America
Nonprofit coalition of communication, health, medical and educational professionals working to reduce illicit drug use and help people live healthy, drug-free lives. This site has an online community for parents.  Click on the button "partnering with families", then click on "community", and you can sign up to enter their on-line community to see what is being talked about.
www.drugfree.org

Drug Free AZ
The goal is to keep young people from starting to use drugs and convincing occasional users to stop. It is a project of the Maricopa County Attorney's Office.
www.drugfreeaz.com

Family Guide To Keeping Youth Mentally Healthy and Drug Free
Offers adults who influence the lives of children ages 7 to 18--including parents, foster parents, grandparents, extended family members, guardians, and mentors--suggestions for better communication with children, as well as other tips that aid in prevention.  
www.family.samhsa.gov 

Not MY Kid, Inc.
Started by a family in the Scottsdale School District and dedicated to raising awareness about the most prevalent youth and adolescent mental and behavioral health issues.
www.notmykid.org
 
INTERNET SAFETY 
The NetSmartz Workshop
This interactive, educational safety resource  teaches kids and teens how to stay safer on the Internet. NetSmartz was created by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children® (NCMEC) and Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA). 
www.netsmartz.org.
 
Talking With Kids About Tough Issues
National initiative by Children Now and the Kaiser Family Foundation to encourage parents to talk with their children earlier and more often about tough issues like sex, HIV/AIDS, violence, alcohol, and drug abuse.     
www.talkingwithkids.org
Another good site is www.abouthealth.com.
 
UNDERAGE DRINKING: A Major Public Health Challenge
Info from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
www.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/aa59.htm

Community Information & Referral
Integrated information that brings people and services together to meet vital needs in central and northern Arizona.  
www.cirs.org