talk. they hear you.

The “Talk. They Hear You.” campaign aims to reduce underage drinking and substance use among youths under the age of 21 by providing parents and caregivers with information and resources they need to address alcohol and other drug use with their children early.

Parent Resources

Parents have a significant influence in their children’s decisions to experiment with alcohol and other drugs. Check out these resources to help you start talking to your kids about the dangers of drinking alcohol and using other drugs at a young age.

How to:

What you can do:

Why You Should:

Answer tough questions.

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Why You Should:

What you can do:

Why You Should:

Talk with your child about alcohol & other drugs.

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What you can do:

To prevent your child from drinking.

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5 conversation goals to have with your child

Family Agreement Form

Download SAMHSA's Family Agreement Form: Avoiding Alcohol, to make sure you and your child is on the same page about family rules about drinking underage.

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Talk, They Hear You Tools

Download SAMHSA's "Talk, They Hear You" tools to talk with your child about the harms of underage drinking and marijuana use.

underage drinking contract (pdf)Download

what to do to help your child from drinking (pdf)Download

why you should talk with your child (pdf)Download

why your child might drink (pdf)Download

"The mission of the Coalition is to promote and support a healthy and safe environment, free from alcohol,

tobacco, and other drug misuse, violence, and related social issues affecting our youth and families."

Kristen Thorstenson

Kristen_Thorstenson@co.columbia.wa.us

509-382-2181