AlcoholScreening.org is a free service of Join Together, a project of the Boston University School of Public Health. AlcoholScreening.org helps individuals assess their own alcohol consumption patterns to determine if their drinking is likely to be harming their health or increasing their risk for future harm.

DeKalb County Resource Guide

The 2008 edition of the DeKalb County Resource Guide was compiled by joint efforts on behalf of the DeKalb County Hispanic Health Committee, University of Illinois Extension, Community Outreach Core of Project EXPORT University of Illinois at Rockford, Ben Gordon Center and State Representative Robert W. Pritchard’s Office.

Attachments:

DeKalb County Resource Guide 2008-2009

National Association for Children of Alcoholics

External Link :

http://www.nacoa.org/

This website focuses on eliminating the adverse impact of alcohol and drug use on children and families. There are pages especially for teachers, clergy, social workers, and health professionals. This website also provides different resources including program kits, pamphelets, and posters.

National Crime Prevention Council

External Link :

National Crime Prevention Council Website

Gives important information on topics such as: bullying, cell phone safety, conflict resolution, cyberbullying, disaster preparedness, drug abuse, fraud and identity theft, Halloween safety, hate crimes, home and neighborhood safety, internet safety, school safety, violent crime and personal safety, volunteering, and workplace safety

Regional Office of Education

External Link :

Regional Office of Education Website

Provides information about the DeKalb County Regional Office of Education. The personnel contacts are listed, and there are other valuable links to pertinent information about schools in our area.

DeKalb Youth Directory

External Link :

DeKalb Youth Directory Website

Provides a list of all organizations youth can become involved in.

Stop Underage Drinking

External Link :

Stop Underage Drinking Website

StopAlcoholAbuse.Gov is a comprehensive portal of Federal resources for information on underage drinking and ideas for combating this issue. People interested in underage drinking prevention—including parents, educators, community-based organizations, and youth—will find a wealth of valuable information here.

Too Smart To Start

External Link :

Too Smart To Start Website

The Too Smart To Start website helps youth, families, educators, and communities prevent underage alcohol use and its related problems. It provides useful programs and strategies, downloadable materials, interactive games and exercises, and other resources to support you in responding to The Surgeon General's Call to Action To Prevent and Reduce Underage Drinking.

Social Marketing Institute

External Link :

Social Marketing Institute Website

Use this site to learn more about social marketing and how it is being used in different disciplines throughout the world.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

External Link :

SAMHSA Website

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: Provides a variety of free federal government agency publications dealing with alcohol and other drug abuse.