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Do you suspect your Teen is using alcohol or other drugs? Teen Intervene Can Help

A program that offers an opportunity to learn healthy communication skills surrounding substance use

Teen Intervene is offered through The Rockland Council on Alcoholism & Other Drug Dependence, Inc. (RCADD)

The program is an evidence-based program for teenager’s ages 12-19 yrs. old who are exhibiting mild to moderate problems associated with alcohol or other drugs.

Teen Intervene is administered in 3 one-hour sessions.  The first 2 are individual with the adolescent and 1 individual with the parent/guardian.

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The goals are to motivate the teen to change, learn about the harmful effects of substance use, establish support systems, and improve communication and coping skills.

Program is held at The Rockland Council on Alcoholism & Other Drug Dependence, Inc. (RCADD), Nanuet Pavilion 25 Smith St. Suite 101, Nanuet, and NY 10954

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Cost of the entire program $150

For more information please contact RCADD Prevention Service Coordinator, Kathleen Katt-Bennie, CASAC-T, and CRPA

845-215-9788 ext.25 kkatt@rcadd.org www.rcadd.org

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