THE LAW

JASPER COUNTY YOUTH YELLOW PAGES DIRECTOR: Robert V. Monfort COORDINATOR: Janeen Swart 6420 W 1600 N DeMotte, IN 46310 219-987-4225 Sponsored by Partners for Drug Free Jasper Co. Made possible by a grant from the Jasper Co. REMC Community Fund INDEX A AIDS………………………………..36 Abstinence………………………….38 Abuse……………………………….31 Alcohol………………………….13,15 Amphetamines……………………...22 Anorexia……………………………42 Area Meetings…………………...50,51 Arrest………………………………...7 Automobile Accidents……………...13 B Bereavement………………………..31 Bulimia……………………………..44 C Caffeine…………………………….25 Check List………………………….25 PARTNERS FOR DRUG FREE JASPER COUNTY Club Drugs…………………………17 Crack……………………………….16 Counseling…………………………40 E Eating Disorders…………………..41 Employment………………………46 F Fake ID‘s…………………………..7 G GHB………………………………20 Grief………………………………31 H Hallucinogens…………………….16 Herbal Ecstasy……………………19 HIV……………………………….36 I Inhalants…………………………..23 J Job Interview……………………...48 Juvenile/Adult Courts……………..11 K Ketamine………………………….21 L Laws……………………..……1-6, 8 M Marijuana………………………..15 MDMA…………………………..18 Mental Health……………………41 Methamphetamine……………….22 N National Hotlines………….52,53,54 P PCP………………………………17 Peer Pressure……………………..26 Penalties………………………….12 Pranks……………………………..8 Pregnancy………………………..39 Prescription Drugs……………….23 R Rape………………………………33 Rohyphol………………………….19 Running Away……………………39 S Search Warrants……………………8 Sexually Transmitted Diseases……35 Solving Problems………………….30 State & Local Resources………55-63 T Theft……………………………….9 Tobacco…………………………...24 Traffic Offenses…………………..12 Truancy…………………………...10 V Violence………………………….32 W Weapons………………………….10 Wine Coolers……………………..15 THE LAW The laws of the United States govern all people, old and young alike. Juveniles (a person under the age of 18) can be tried as adults for some serious crimes and repeat offenses. A juvenile as young as 14 who is arrested for a felony offense can be tried as an adult. Beverage Alcohol The use of alcoholic beverages can create legal risks for drinkers, hosts, and servers. Even non-drinkers who are in attendance where alcohol is being served can suffer legal ramifications. A summary of legal risks follows, but the list is not exhaustive and should not be taken as a replacement for professional legal advice.  To have in his or her possession false or fraudulent evidence of age.  To drive an automobile being used to transport alcoholic beverages, unless the minor‘s parent or legal guardian is present in the car. (Note: When a minor operates a motor vehicle containing ANY alcoholic beverage he or she is subject to arrest, unless a parent or legal guardian is in the car. Being in the presence of a friend who is 21 years old or older does NOT qualify a minor to operate a vehicle containing an alcoholic beverage. ) 1 To ―be in a tavern, bar, or other public place where alcoholic beverages are sold, bartered, exchanged, given away, provided or furnished.‖ A fine of up to $500 and/or imprisonment of up to 60 days in a local jail could be imposed as a result of a conviction for one of the above-listed criminal infractions. Effective July 1, 1990 a law mandates a 90-day to 1year driver‘s license suspension for any minor who is convicted of using any type of fake identification or of entering a bar, tavern, club, or package store and purchasing or procuring an alcoholic beverage. Use of Beverage Alcohol by Individuals Regardless of Age: It is illegal:  To be in a public place in a state of intoxication caused by use of alcohol or controlled substance. (also known as ―public intoxication‖).  To sell, barter, exchange, provide, or furnish an alcoholic beverage to a minor.  To sell, barter, exchange, provide, or furnish an alcoholic beverage to a person known to be a habitual drunkard.  To hinder, obstruct, interfere with, or prevent the observance or enforcement of the Indiana Alcoholic Beverage Code. 2  For a person 21 years of age or older to encourage, aid, or induce a minor to unlawfully possess or use an alcoholic beverage.  To take an alcoholic beverage into a bar, restaurant, or place of public entertainment.  To possess alcoholic beverages on which Indiana tax has been unpaid or to transport untaxed beverages into the state.  To directly or indirectly charge for alcoholic beverages without a license (including charging for food, entertainment, cups, napkins, tokens, etc. where alcoholic beverages are distributed—there are no loopholes). Criminal sanctions for such violations include a fine of up to $1,000 and/or imprisonment in a local jail for up to six months. In Indiana it is illegal for a minor:  To possess an alcoholic beverage (even to hold a sealed container for another person).  To consume an alcoholic beverage.  To transport alcoholic beverages on a public highway when not accompanied by at least one of his or her parents or guardians.  To misrepresent his or her age for the purpose of obtaining alcoholic beverages. 3  To furnish false or altered identification of any type for the purpose of providing evidence of age to obtain alcohol. Driving a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Beverage Alcohol or an Illicit Drug: It is illegal:  To operate a motor vehicle while intoxicated (under the influence of alcohol, any controlled substance, any other drug, or any combination of alcohol, controlled substances, or other drugs).  To operate a motor vehicle between 0.08% and .15%, even if intoxication is not proven. Operating a vehicle over .15% results in an even higher penalty.  To operate a motor vehicle while intoxicated or with 0.08% or more alcohol in the blood if said operation results in serious bodily injury to another person. (FELONY)  For the passenger or driver to have an open container of alcohol or have a broken seal from which some contents have been removed in the motor vehicle. Fine: $139 Indiana law states that anyone operating a motor vehicle within the state gives ―implied consent‖ to submit to a chemical test of intoxication (breath, blood, or urine). Failure to submit to the test may be 4  presented as evidence against the driver in court and will result in a longer driver‘s license suspension than if the driver took the test and failed it. The courts have ruled that failure to cooperate with a test will constitute refusal in the eyes of the COURT. NOTE: It is illegal to drive while impaired-even at blood alcohol levels below 0.08%! Criminal sanctions for such violations include fines and imprisonment, and license suspensions, and can include mandatory education or treatment programs. A local survey indicates the following average costs (which may include legal/attorney fees, court costs, traffic tickets, enrollment fees for mandatory rehabilitation, programs, educational courses, etc.) for alcohol and/or other drug related offenses. ―Minor Consumption‖……....$750 ―Alcohol Driving Offenses‖..$1000 ―Illicit Drug Offenses‖:…….$1250 In addition to the above expenses, if a custodial arrest is involved, the bond that must be posted ranges from $1,500 to $5,000. The fee charged for a surety bond is 10% of the face amount of the bond. Fines may also be imposed and can range from $500 to $10,000. In certain instances the convicted individual is subject to the loss of the motor vehicle. Driving offenses also have mandated license suspension from 90 days to 2 years or longer. Reciprocal agreements exist with certain contiguous 5 states. And the cost of obtaining auto insurance increases by as much as 100% with alcohol-related convictions. You have the right to a lawyer. If you cannot afford one, the court will appoint one for you. Ask the police to call your parents or another trusted adult. 7 Social Host Liability The host or hostess of a party might be sued for injuries/damages caused by a guest who was served alcoholic beverages negligently. The following guidelines are important to consider when planning a party where alcoholic beverages are to be served.  Enforce state laws and don‘t serve minors or intoxicated people.  Limit consumption to reasonable levels and provide safe rides or a place for intoxicated people to stay until they are sober.  Avoid high-risk activities.  Exercise common sense and conservative thinking-don‘t take chances. A Note of Caution for Guests… Non-drinking guests could be at a risk for an arrest or conviction if they are present at a gathering where alcohol is being served. In Indiana it is a crime to visit a common nuisance. Minors could be charged with what is legally termed ―constructive possession‖ of alcohol if they are close enough to alcohol that it is ―within their dominion of control.‖ 6 FAKE IDS Local prosecutors in certain circumstances have applied the ―criminal code‖ rather than its ―alcoholic beverage code‖ to prosecute users of fake IDs. A new federal law holds that the possession or use of fake or altered driver‘s licenses or state or federal ID cards can be punishable by a $25,000 fine and/or a five-year jail sentence. ARREST Just because you are young does not mean that you do not have rights when it comes to arrests. If you ever get into a situation where you or someone you are with may be arrested, here are a few handy tips: Resisting arrest means more trouble. The most important thing to do is to cooperate. Your attitude and cooperation will have a direct effect on how you are treated. You do not need to answer questions without advice from an attorney. You should give the police your name, address, phone number, date of birth and your parent/s name and phone number. Beyond this, you do not have to volunteer information. If you give permission for any type of search, you are allowing the police to fully search you and your property. You have the right to a lawyer. If you cannot afford one, the court will appoint one for you. 7 DRUG LAWS The possession, use or selling of marijuana is against the law. The maximum penalty for possession of a small quantity of pot can be up to one year in a juvenile commitment program. The penalties for offenses involving drugs like cocaine, speed, crack, or large amounts of marijuana can be very harsh. PRANKS Taking someone's hubcaps off his car or spraying graffiti may sound like a simple prank or something funny to do. But it is no laughing matter when you get put in a police car and are taken to a detention center or jail because you were "having a little fun." After you have served your "time,‖ it is not all forgotten. You will have a juvenile record that will stay with you for a long time. If you have a court record, some schools will not accept you and some employers will not hire you. What you might think of as a prank could hurt your future. SEARCH WARRANTS A search warrant is a signed document that gives the police the right to search a car, house, or any other private property. However, there are times when the police can search a person's property without a warrant, such as: 8 When they believe that a law is about to be or has been broken. When they believe a car has been involved in a crime. When they have permission to make a search. If a person has committed a crime, and that person goes into a house, that house may be searched. If an arrest has been made, a thorough search will be made to locate weapons and assure that evidence will not be destroyed. If the police believe a weapon is in a car, they may search unlocked parts. When the driver is arrested, any part of a car may be searched (trunk, locked glove compartment). It is important that you are aware of what is going on around you and remember as much as you can. You may have to say what happened later in court. THEFT If you take something that belongs to someone else without his/her permission, it is a theft. If you take something from a store without paying for it, it is "shoplifting." There is no difference between shoplifting and theft. The penalties are the same; BOTH MEAN TROUBLE!! 9 TRUANCY Truancy is defined as failure to attend school. That means, if someone is cutting classes or skipping school, they are truant. IF YOU ARE UNDER THE AGE OF 16, YOU MUST GO TO SCHOOL - IT‟S THE LAW. If you or someone you know chooses to cut class or skip school, these are the consequences according to state law: The school will send your name to the state attorney‘s office. Your parents may face criminal prosecution. You can be sent to court and be court-ordered to attend school until you are 18. You may be sent to a staff secure facility. You will not be issued a driver‘s license. For more information about truancy or if you know someone who is truant, please call your local law enforcement agency (i.e. Police or Sheriff). WEAPONS LAWS Check with the city in which you live for the laws about the possession of weapons or firearms. Laws vary according to city or state. If ANYONE, young or old, has a gun on his/her person without a permit for that gun, he/she can be arrested. 10 STATUS OFFENSES Status offenses are those law violations that involve minors and not adults, due to the ―status‖ of a person being a minor. Minors can be brought in front of the Juvenile Court for running away from home, failing to attend school, and failing to obey the reasonable and lawful commands of their parents, guardians, or custodians (including step-parents living in the home). These behaviors by minors could result in removal from the home and placement in a juvenile group home or other facility. WAIVER TO ADULT COURT Waiver of jurisdiction refers to an order of the Juvenile Court that allows a juvenile defendant to be tried as an adult. The Juvenile Court may waive a juvenile under five different types of findings. The following elements must be present in each of the five different findings. 1. There must be probable cause to believe the child committed the act charged. 2. It would be in the best interest of the child and safety and welfare of the community for the child to stand trial as an adult. 3. The child must be beyond rehabilitation in the juvenile justice system. PENALTIES CLASS A FELONY—20 TO 50 years in prison and a $10,000 fine CLASS B FELONY—6 to 20 years in prison and a $10,000 fine CLASS C FELONY—2-8 years in prison and a $10,000 fine CLASS D FELONY—6 months to 3 years in prison and a $10,000 fine If a judge determines someone is a habitual offender of controlled substances the judge can add 3 years to 8 years to any of these sentences! A felony charge remains with you for the rest of your life, it never goes away! TRAFFIC OFFENSES Traffic offenses can come before the appropriate court for any kind of traffic violation. Some of the traffic offenses that could result in being arrested and brought to court or being given a ticket are: 1. Operating a vehicle without a license. 2. Operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated or impaired due to the consumption of alcohol and/or drugs. 3. Reckless driving. 4. Failure to stop and identify yourself at an accident/failure to report an accident. 12 11 WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF A CAR ACCIDENT 1. Stay Calm! 2. If another driver is involved, get: a. His/her name, b. Address, c. Phone number, d. Name of his/her insurance company, e. Driver's license number, and, f. License plate number. 3. If the cars have been damaged in any way, there must be a police report. 4. If someone has been hurt, call 911. 5. DO NOT LEAVE THE SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT! ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS Temptations are all around us, especially with the use of alcohol or drugs. Some young people may be pressured by their friends to try alcohol or 13 drugs because they are curious or because it is supposed to be COOL. Others use drugs and alcohol to forget about their problems, but we all know that when the high is gone, the other problems are still there, and the need for that bottle or that joint has increased. Alcohol and drugs can gradually control your daily life. Physical or mental dependence can sneak up on you! When used in large amounts, over a long period of time, or in the wrong combination, alcohol or drugs can kill. The dangers include: DEATH, LOSS OF MEMORY, ARREST, LOSS OF CONTROL, LOSS OF JOB, LACK OF ENERGY, HARM TO OTHERS, ADDICTION, EXPULSION FROM SCHOOL, ISOLATION FROM PEERS, In other words, YOU USE, YOU LOSE! There may be times when your friends want you to try drugs and alcohol, but it is OK to say NO. No one can make you do anything you don't want to do. Remember that YOU have to live with your decision, not your friends!! You can't be sure how you will react to using drugs or alcohol. Permanent damage can happen at any point---even with the first use of some drugs. 14 ALCOHOL is a liquid drug. It affects all of your body functions. It slows down the heart rate and breathing, and affects the brain. Alcohol can also change your feelings. For example, alcohol can make an angry person more upset or a sad person more depressed. Of all the drugs described in this book, alcohol is the most common. It is illegal to drink alcohol if you are under 21 years old. WARNING: Death can result from drinking too much too fast-- also known as chugging. Death can also result from mixing drugs and alcohol-- example, alcohol and SPEED. It is illegal for persons under 21 to drink in Indiana. Alcohol is even more harmful to a young person‘s growing body and brain than it is to an adult‘s!! WINE COOLERS: Some people think of wine coolers as ―adult soda pop.‖ THEY ARE NOT! They actually contain more alcohol than a beer. MARIJUANA, also known as pot, grass, weed, reefer, dope, Mary Jane, and blunt (just to name a few), is a depressant that slows the body down. People tend to forget and lose their balance when they are under the influence. Some may even feel paranoid and 15 anxious. Smoking marijuana interferes with your ability to function at full capacity. CRACK, coke, cocaine, freebase, and speed quickly take over your mind and body. Crack can cause shortness of breath, chronic sore throat and emphysema. It is highly addictive and can lead to depression or extreme paranoia. People often resort to a life of crime in order to supply their habit. Some will even kill for it. For some people all it would take is one sniff, one puff, or one shot for one to become addicted. HALLUCINOGENS Hallucinogens are drugs that produce altered perceptions, including unusual visual sensations and quite often changes in the perception of one‘s own body. One of the major hallucinogens is LSD (lysergic acid diethyl amide). Commonly referred to as Acid, Green or Red Dragon, Microdots, Blotters, Windowpanes, White Lightening, Sugar Cubes or Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds. LSD is sold on the street in tablets, capsules, and occasionally, liquid form. It is odorless, colorless, has a slightly bitter taste and is usually taken by mouth. LSD is often added to absorbent paper (blotter paper) and divided into small decorated squares, with each square representing one 16 dose. Usually, the user feels the first effects of the drug within 30 to 90 minutes after taking it. Effects include: numbness, muscle weakness and trembling, increased heart rate, dilated pupils, visual hallucinations, distorted perceptions of time, distance and gravity, diminished control of thought process, fear, anxiety and depression. Users refer to their experience with LSD as a ―trip‖ and an awful reaction to the drug is referred to as a ―bad‖ trip. Many deaths have been linked to LSD-related accidents, violence, and suicide. PCP (phencyclidine), Acid, Angel Dust, and „Shrooms, are also hallucinogenic drugs that put a person in a trance-like state, and make some people see and feel things that are not there. This could be very dangerous because the user may hurt him/herself or someone else without knowing it. CLUB/DESIGNER DRUGS ―Club drug‖ is a vague term that refers to a wide variety of drugs. Ecstasy, Herbal Ecstasy, Rohypnol, GHB, and Ketamine are among the drugs used by teens and young adults who are part of a nightclub, bar, rave, or trance scene. Raves and trance events are usually nightlong dances often held in warehouses. 17 Those who use drugs during a rave or trance may have increased energy, and intoxicating highs that are said to deepen the rave or trance experience. MDMA (methylenedioxymethamphetamine) is a stimulant that combines the properties of methamphetamine or ―speed‖ with mind-altering hallucinogenic properties and is considered the most commonly used designer drug. Common street names for MDMA include: ecstasy, XTC, E, X, Clarity, Essence, Adam, Decadence and M & M. Many problems MDMA users encounter are similar to those found with the use of amphetamines or cocaine. It is usually taken by mouth in tablet or capsule form, although it can also be injected. MDMA‘s effect can last from 3 to 24 hours, with the average ―trip‖ lasting about 3-4 hours. However, confusion, depression, sleep problems, anxiety and paranoia have been reported to occur even weeks after the drug has been taken. Effects of use include: faintness, epileptic fit, nausea, muscle tension, chills/sweating, rapid eye movement, blurred vision, and involuntary teeth clenching. The stimulant effects of MDMA, which enable users to dance for extended periods of time, may also lead to dehydration, high blood pressure, and heart or kidney failure. 18 HERBAL ECSTASY Herbal Ecstasy is a drug made up of ephedrine (ma huang), or pseudoephedrine and caffeine (kola nut), stimulants that closely imitate the effects of Ecstasy. Severe reactions to the drug such as high blood pressure, seizures, heart attacks, strokes and even death have been reported. ROHYPNOL Rohypnol (flunitrazepam) is a strong sedative that is manufactured outside of the U.S. for treatment of sleep disorders. Street names for Rohypnol are Roofies, Ruffies, Ropies, Roche, R-2, Mexican Valium, Rib and Rope. Rohypnol has been of great concern for the last few years because of its abuse in date rape. When mixed with alcohol, it can incapacitate a victim and prevent him/her from resisting sexual assault. The drug can also be lethal when mixed with alcohol and/or other depressants. After taking Rohypnol, the user may feel intoxicated, then sleepy - a feeling that may last up to eight hours depending on the amount taken. Other effects may include slurred speech, impaired judgment, difficulty walking, deep sedation, respiratory distress, blackouts that can last up to 24 hours, and amnesia where users forget events experienced while under the influence. 19 GHB (gamma-hydroxybutyrate) Like Rohypnol, GHB has been associated with sexual assault in cities throughout the country. Slang or street names for GHB include Grievous Bodily Harm, Easy Lay, Gook, Gamma 10, Liquid X, Liquid E, Liquid G, Georgia Home Boy, Soap, Scoop, Salty Water, Somatomax, Griffick, G, Cherry Meth, Fantasy, Organic Quaalude, Nature‘s Quaalude, and Zonked. GHB is consumed orally in capsule form or as a grainy white to sandy-colored powder. Powdered GHB is often dissolved in liquids like water or alcoholic beverages and then consumed. However, it is most frequently sold as a slightly salty clear liquid in small bottles where users pay by the capful or by the teaspoon. GHB has been increasingly involved in poisonings, overdoses, ―date rapes,‖ and fatalities. The drug is predominately used by adolescents and young adults, often when they attend nightclubs and raves. Effects of the drug include nausea, vomiting, delusions, depression, disorientation, visual disturbances, seizures, respiratory distress, loss of consciousness, amnesia and coma. When mixed with alcohol and other drugs, the potential for deadly overdoses increases rapidly. 20 KETAMINE (ketamine hydrochloride) Ketamine is another central nervous system depressant abused as a ‗date rape‘ drug. It is an injectable anesthetic that has been approved for both human and animal use in medical settings since 1970. About 90% of the ketamine legally sold today is intended for veterinary use. Ketamine is reportedly used as an alternative to cocaine and is generally snorted. The drug can be found in liquid form or as a white powder that is snorted or smoked with marijuana or tobacco products. A combination of Ketamine and cocaine is called ‗CK‘. Other slang terms or street names are Special K, K, Vitamin K, New Ecstasy, Psychedelic Heroin, Ketalar, Ketaject, and Super K. Users experience profound hallucinations and visual Distortions similar to the effects of PCP. These effects are referred to as ‗K-Land.‘ A larger dose can produce a more frightening experience called a ‗K-hole‘ or an ‗out-of-body, near-death experience.‘ Other effects include a loss of senses, sense of time, and identity which can last anywhere from 30 minutes to two hours. Ketamine can also cause delirium, recurrent flashbacks, and the inability to feel pain. Effects of overdose include unconsciousness and the depression of circulatory and respiratory systems resulting in oxygen depletion to the brain. Ketamine is especially dangerous when mixed with alcohol or other depressants. 21 AMPHETAMINE AND METHAMPHETAMINE Amphetamine and methamphetamine are addictive stimulant drugs that strongly activate certain systems in the brain. Slang or street names for amphetamines are Speed, Cross-tops, Whites, Black Beauties, Bennies, and Uppers. Slang or street names for methamphetamines are Ice, Crank, Crystal, Meth, and Glass. Both drugs can be taken orally, by intravenous injection, and by smoking. Users may become addicted quickly, and use it with increasing frequency and in increasing doses. The nervous system actions that result from taking even small amounts of theses drugs include increased alertness, increased physical activity, decreased appetite, increased respiration, extremity and body tremors, restlessness, anxiousness, talkativeness, rapid and rambling speech, excitation, euphoria, dry mouth, impaired coordination and balance, dilated pupils, sleeplessness, irritability, confusion, convulsions, anxiety, paranoia, and aggressiveness. Effects of overdose include agitation, elevated body temperature, visual hallucinations, cardio-vascular collapse, respiratory failure and tremors. Hypothermia, convulsions, stroke or heart failure can result in death. 22 INHALANTS Inhalants are a group of chemicals found in over 1,000 household items that can produce a high when inhaled. Some commonly abused inhalants are nitrous oxide, gasoline, freon, air fresheners, paint, glue, nail polish remover, lighter fluid, and hair spray. Inhaling or sniffing (also known as ―huffing‖) the fumes from these chemicals to get high can directly induce heart failure and even death by suffocation. Other effects of inhalant use are hearing loss, brain damage, liver damage, and kidney damage. PRESCRIPTION DRUGS Prescription medication is medicine prescribed by a doctor to treat a specific medical problem. Unfortunately, prescription drugs often make it to the streets and are abused by people. Most prescription painkillers are intended to be taken in small doses. However, overdoses are common with people who use them illegally, and can often lead to death. Any drug that is not prescribed by a doctor for a person is illegal for that person to use, and can lead to serious criminal charges if found in that individual‘s possession. LOOK-A-LIKE DRUGS are available. The name says it all. You do not know what you are getting. 23 TOBACCO USE is the most preventable cause of death in the United States. However, nearly 1 in 3 American adults smoke. Today, more than 3,000 adolescents in the United States will smoke their first cigarette, and many more will be on their way to being regular smokers as adults. Of these 3,000 young adults, 750 will be killed by a tobacco-related heart or lung disease. Non-smokers also suffer from tobacco use. Exposure to second-hand smoke kills an estimated 53,000 Americans each year. Cigarette smoking in the United States outweighs any other factor as a cause of death, whether voluntary or involuntary. Nicotine is found in tobacco products such as cigarettes, cigars, pipes and chewing tobacco, and quitting is extremely difficult for most people. Smokeless tobacco (chew, dip, snuff) users may have health problems that range from lesions in the mouth, inflamed and receding gums, reduction in the ability to fight off infections and mouth and throat cancer. Under Indiana law, it is illegal for a person under the age of 18 to purchase or possess tobacco, and it is illegal to sell tobacco to a person under the age of 18. A fine of up to $500 may be imposed for such violations. Indiana law also prohibits smoking in public buildings. A fine of up to $500 may be imposed for such violations. 24 BOTTOM LINE: Tobacco products are harmful to your health and the consequences of using it are not worth it! CAFFEINE is a popular stimulant that is found in foods and beverages such as coffee, Coca-Cola, Pepsi, chocolate, etc . . . Unfortunately, as good tasting as it may be, it is also very addictive. Too much caffeine can cause headaches, sleeplessness, an increase in blood pressure, and acne. Saying NO to drugs or alcohol could be the best choice for your own health. Alcoholism and chemical dependency are diseases that have been linked to hereditary factors that may be passed from one generation to the next. Therefore, it is up to YOU to STOP this vicious cycle. CHECK LIST FOR ALCOHOL OR DRUG USE Excessive use of alcohol or drugs creates problems that the user may not be able to recognize. These statements can help you decide if you (or someone you know) have an alcohol or drug problem. DO YOU (OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW) IDENTIFY WITH ANY OF THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS?  When I have problems, I drink/do drugs. 25             When I am feeling bad, I drink/do drugs. When I am mad at others, I drink/do drugs When I am feeling bad, I drink/do drugs. When I am mad at others, I drink/do drugs. My grades are falling and my work habits are slipping because of my drinking/drug use. I try to drink/do drugs less, but I can't do it. Even when I don't intend to drink/do drugs, I do it anyway. Before I go to school or work, I drink/do drugs. Sometimes I have blackouts and can't remember. I lie about my drinking/drug use. I have gotten in trouble because of my drinking/drug use. I feel cool when I drink or get high. PEER PRESSURE "Fitting in" is the name of the game when you are a teen. Everyone wants to be a part of something, whether it is a group that just hangs out together, an activity group, or both. Whatever group you are involved in, there's always pressure to do something to stay in that group. This is called positive peer 26 pressure. However, there are also times when a friend or friends may try to get you to do something that may not be good for you; such as stealing, lying, fighting, doing drugs, drinking, etc. This is called negative peer pressure. Many people face negative pressure every day. For some, it may sound like a lot of fun, but it is important to think about the consequences and ask yourself "Can I get in trouble for doing this?" or "Am I going to feel guilty for doing this?" or "Is this going to hurt me?" If your mind tells you "yes,‖ you may want to think twice about going along with your friends. Remember that it‘s OK to feel confused and upset when you experience negative pressures. It's not something that's easy to solve. Even adults have problems dealing with negative pressures. Therefore, do not think you are fighting this battle alone. Talk to someone you trust: clergy, counselors, teachers, parents, or trusted adults REMEMBER -- THE CHOICE IS YOURS YOU AND ONLY YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CONSEQUENCES OF YOUR ACTIONS. So, if you ever find yourself being pressured to do something that you feel uneasy about, here are a few tips that may help you: YOU CAN ALWAYS SAY NO. 27 Walk away to show your inner strength. Suggest something more constructive to do. Talk to someone else about the situation - another friend or trusted adult. Show your friends that you have a mind of your own, and when they see you making positive choices, they may then have the courage to make positive choices as well. Sometimes it's easier to say no if you are involved with other people who think like you. It's also okay to say, "yes" to many activities in your life. Your time as a young adult should be enjoyed. Say YES to: Positive friendships School studies School activities Volunteer opportunities Family relationships Setting goals in your life Taking positive steps to help yourself when in trouble. SUICIDE Suicide is a very serious subject. It is not something that should be taken lightly, especially if a friend starts talking about it. A friend may say, "I'd be better off dead", or "I just want to kill myself." They may also ask you not to tell anyone of their plans. However, SUICIDE IS A SECRET YOU CANNOT KEEP. 28 You can be a better friend by telling someone --- a parent, teacher, counselor, school nurse, religious leader, or someone else you trust. If you have a friend that you think is suicidal, it is OK to ask. Talking about suicide lets the person know that you care about them. It doesn't give them any ideas or make them want to kill themselves even more. A suicidal person is not beyond help. They need and deserve professional help because WITH PROFESSIONAL HELP, A SUICIDAL PERSON CAN RECOVER AND DEAL WITH THEIR PAIN. Some of the warning signs of suicide are: Talking about suicide Giving away prized possessions Significant change in behavior Preoccupation with death and dying Having a suicide "plan" Suicide is the third leading cause of death among teenagers. But it doesn‘t have to be! If you or a friend show any of these warning signs, tell someone who can help. Also, remember that the first step in stopping suicide is to have the person promise, "If I feel like I'm going to kill myself, I will call a trusted friend or a hotline first." 29 SOLVING PROBLEMS ONE AT A TIME Most people don't think of suicide "out of the blue." People usually consider it as an option when their problems keep stacking up and they feel unable to solve them. One way to stop feeling hopeless and overwhelmed is to learn how to solve your problems one at a time and find ways to cope with the ones you can't solve. Here's how to do it: Identify one problem you may be having at home, school, or work. Identify and accept the way this problem is making you feel (angry, scared, embarrassed, confused, etc.). Write down all of the possible solutions to the problem. (List everything you can think of, even if it seems silly or impossible!) Evaluate your solutions by answering yes or no to the following questions: Is it safe? Will the situation be improved? Will the outcome further my self-respect? Cross out those solutions that will add more problems to your life. Circle those solutions that fit the "yes" category in the questions above. Choose one of the solutions that fit the above guidelines and try it! Remember, if a solution does not work, you can always try another. 30 BEREAVEMENT/GRIEF Sometime in your life, you will experience grief. Everyone loses family members, close friends, pets and others that they love and respect. The emotions that follow are difficult. GRIEF, ANGER, FEAR, DEPRESSION, LONELINESS, and CONFUSION are common and natural. When someone dies, you will probably miss him or her terribly and you may be very angry with him or her for leaving. Some people may even be confused about why he or she died. There are some people who experience physical symptoms of grief. Some of the physical symptoms include: Difficulty sleeping or sleeping all the time, feeling weak or shaky, appetite gain or loss, headaches and/or stomachaches. If someone is extremely overwhelmed with the pain of losing their loved one, they may become suicidal and/or unable to care for themselves. If you or someone you know feel this way, Get Help Immediately. The feelings and symptoms of grief may be frightening, but they do not mean you are crazy . . . lots of people feel this way. There are groups out there that understand what it feels like to lose someone important, and what it is like to go on living without that person. You are not alone! 31 VIOLENCE/ABUSE Everybody gets angry sometimes, but there are times when some people get so angry that they lose control and become violent. No one deserves to be kicked, punched, or hurt in any way. If you or someone you know is being abused, or if you know an abuser, it is important that they get help as soon as possible because the wounds cannot heal until the abuse stops! WARNING SIGNS OF ABUSE The following are some of the actions and physical signs that are considered abuse and should be reported. Abusive Actions: Punching, kicking, beating, with injury or the threat of burning, choking, or suffocating. Confinement or restraint with rope, wire, cord, etc. Mental injury such as ridicule, harassment, and belittlement. Physical Signs of Abuse: Bruises, burns, welts, or broken skin Cuts, punctures, or bites Bone or skull fractures or internal injuries Neglect: The failure to provide the necessary food, clothing, shelter, medical care, education, and supervision. Sometimes it also includes the failure to protect a young person from harm. 32 Emotional Abuse: Includes constant yelling, putdowns, and name calling. These make kids feel bad about themselves most of the time. While this is probably the most common type of abuse, it is the hardest to define. If you ever find yourself in a dangerous situation, try to get away by going to a neighbor's or a relative's house—anywhere you feel safe. Call 911 for police assistance. If there is no emergency, but you are afraid of being hurt by a friend or family member, talk about it with someone you trust, such as a teacher, doctor, nurse or law enforcement officer, who will tell the Child Protection Service. Any referral source will remain anonymous unless it goes to court. RAPE OR SEXUAL ABUSE Sexual abuse is sexual activity that is forced upon you by another person or sexual activity between an adult and someone under legal age. To rape or sexually abuse someone is a crime. The abuser can be anyone-a stranger, a friend, an acquaintance, a neighbor, a date, or even a family member. You have the right to say no to anyone who tries to touch you or make you touch him or her in any way 33 that makes you feel uncomfortable. If a person will not leave you alone, try to get away as soon as possible. If you have been sexually abused, it is not your fault. Even if you were too scared to say no, it is still not your fault. You are the victim, not the criminal. It is important for you to tell a trustworthy adult what happened to you so you can get help and to make sure the abuse stops. The person to tell could be a parent, minister, priest, or rabbi, teacher, police officer, doctor, nurse, or a relative. Remember, sexual abuse is not your fault! You have the right to say NO! 34 SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS (STI) FACTS ABOUT STIs You cannot catch STIs from toilet seats, doorknobs, or through "casual" contact such as handshakes. You can get STIs at any age. If you get HIV/AIDS or herpes once, you will have it forever; other STIs you can get rid of if you get treatment, but you can get them again and again if you are exposed to them. SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS ARE CONTAGIOUS. Most STIs are treatable. Herpes, HIV/AIDS and genital warts can be treated, but not cured. HIV/AIDS is believed to be fatal in most cases. REDUCING THE RISK The best way to prevent STIs is to not have sexual contact at all. If you choose to have sex, there are ways to reduce the risk of infection. Ways of reducing your risk include: Using a latex condom (also called a rubber) correctly and consistently. Not having sex with people who have sores, discharges, or blisters around their mouth or sex organs. Not having sex with someone you don't know well. Finding out your partner‘s sexual history. 35 You CAN NOT tell if someone has an STI just by looking at them. WARNING: Condoms do not protect against all STIs. If not treated, STIs can result in serious organ damage (even if the outward symptoms disappear) including sterility (inability to have children), heart disease, damage to unborn babies, blindness, deafness, nonhealing skin sores, paralysis, and even death. TESTS If you want to get tested for sexually transmitted infections, you may ask for a confidential test. This means that these services are kept private and no one but you will be contacted about your test results. All you have to do is contact your doctor or local clinic, and let them know you want to be tested. You will be given a medical examination and a blood test that determines the presence of HIV/AIDS or other STI‘s. HIV/AIDS. AIDS can happen to YOU! It doesn't matter who you are, but what you DO. AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) is about getting sick . . . and dying. That‘s the bottom line. Aids is a killer and there is no cure. AIDS is caused by a virus called HIV (HumanImmuno-deficiency Virus). 36 HIV may live in the human body for many years before a person becomes sick. HIV gets into a person's bloodstream and attacks the body's immune system, leaving the body defenseless and unable to fight off infections and diseases. When a person becomes so sick that the body cannot fight off infections and diseases, the person then has AIDS. It's important to know the facts about HIV and AIDS!! FACT: AIDS is one of the leading causes of death among people age 15-24. FACT: HIV can be spread by sexual contact with an infected person. HIV can be spread from blood to blood contact which means using the same needle as an infected drug user or using blood from an HIV positive donor. Finally, babies of women who have been infected with HIV may be born with the infection because it can be transmitted from the mother of the baby before or during birth, and through breastfeeding. FACT: HIV cannot be spread by any sort of casual contact such as, touching, hugging, handshaking, being around someone, or even being in the same swimming pool. FACT: To date, it has not been documented that anyone has ever been infected by an insect or animal. 37 Doctors don't yet know all the answers. They do understand how people get AIDS and what YOU can do to prevent the disease. HIV/AIDS can be prevented. By making smart choices about your personal behavior, you could save your life. How can you protect yourself? Many people get HIV/AIDS from drug use or sexual contact. So it's quite simple to be safe: SAY NO TO DRUGS. Stay away from drugs; especially needle drugs and the people who use them. NEVER share a needle with anyone. STAY AWAY FROM DRUGS. SAY NO TO SEX. Not having sexual intercourse is the best way to avoid HIV/AIDS. ABSTINENCE (not having sex) is the only RISKFREE way. But . . . if you decide to put yourself at risk by having sex, use latex condoms or ―rubbers‖ with a water-based lubricant. Condoms are not foolproof. Condoms are not 100% safe. The only way that is 100% safe is abstinence (not having sex). Please note that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have advised that the use of spermicidal nonoxynol 9 in condoms may be an irritant to some people and that there is “conflicting evidence” about the use of this spermicide in reducing the transmission of HIV/AIDS. But if a person is going 38 to have sex, a latex condom with a water-based lubricant can help to reduce the risk of being infected with HIV/AIDS, when used properly, and every time from start to finish. Once again, the only way that is 100% safe is abstinence. UNPLANNED PREGNANCY If you or someone you know is pregnant and uncertain about what to do, there are places that offer help. This is a difficult time, full of strong feelings and emotions. It is important to talk to parents or someone that is trusted right away. Although pregnancy isn‘t apparent to anyone in the early stages and may not even seem real, it is important that a person take care of herself and her baby and avoid alcohol, smoking, and all drugs since any of these can do permanent damage to a baby. RUNNING AWAY Almost everyone thinks of running away from home at some time. When you are feeling very bad about your life, when you want most of all to do somethinganything-to change the way things are going – that‘s a time when it is very hard to think clearly. Talking it out with someone you trust often can help you to understand yourself better, think more clearly, and make the best possible decision for yourself. 39 COUNSELING Today, more than ever, it seems like pressure is hard to escape. You may feel stress building at home, at school, at work, and most of all, within yourself. Bottling up your feelings can bring you farther "down" physically and emotionally, leaving you drained and depressed. Sometimes it may be difficult to sort through feelings and really understand the cause of your anxiety, loneliness, fear, anger, sadness, or confusion. It may be hard for you to share your thoughts with others, especially those who are close to you. That's when counseling can help. It is normal to feel "down" once in a while, but almost everyone experiences a time in their life when talking to a mental health professional is the best choice they could possibly make. Seeking counseling does not mean that you are ―crazy‖ or ―weird.‖ By expressing your feelings to someone who is objective, concerned, caring, trustworthy, and trained in the mental health profession, the solutions to your problems may seem easier to find. WHERE DO I FIND COUNSELING? There are many types of counseling available. Call ahead to find the best services for you and to be informed about fees, agency rules, and appointment times. Some agencies allow counselors to see a 40 teenager at least one time without parental supervision. If this is important to you, be sure to call the agency first and ask about its policies. Don‘t let anything keep you from getting the help you need!!! MENTAL HEALTH Being mentally healthy means feeling reasonably good about yourself and others. It does not mean feeling good all the time. No One Does! Everyone has strong feelings, sometimes-uncomfortable feelings, about everyday problems. If these uncomfortable feelings begin to interfere with your normal activities and relationships, they may be warning signs of emotional problems and need attention. WARNING SIGNS If you or someone close to you is experiencing one or more of these warning signs, counseling can be helpful. Sudden changes in the way you act or feel Feeling depressed or sad all of the time Feeling very nervous or afraid Having no control over your temper EATING DISORDERS What is an Eating Disorder? Eating disorders include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and compulsive overeating. These disorders are usually caused by serious emotional problems and can have lifethreatening consequences. 41 ANOREXIA NERVOSA is characterized primarily by self-starvation and excessive weight loss. 42 . Symptoms of Anorexia: Decrease in body weight - 15% or more Intense fear of weight gain Distorted body image In females, loss of three consecutive menstrual periods Insistence on keeping weight below a healthy minimum BULIMIA NERVOSA is characterized primarily by a secretive cycle of binge eating (overfeeding yourself in one sitting) followed by purging (vomiting). Symptoms of Bulimia Nervosa: Repeated episodes of binge eating and purging Feeling ―out of control‖ during a binge Purging after a binge (vomiting, use of laxatives, diet pills, diuretics, excessive exercise, or fasting) Frequent dieting Extreme concern with body weight and shape COMPULSIVE OVEREATING is characterized primarily by periods of impulsive or continuous eating. In response to overeating, a person may attempt to fast (eat no food at all) or go on diet after diet in hopes of reducing potential weight gain. Body weight may vary from normal to moderate or severe. 43 What Causes an Eating Disorder? Most often, eating disorders may occur due to a combination of psychological, interpersonal and social conditions. Feelings of inadequacy, depression, anxiety and loneliness, as well as troubled family and personal relationships, may contribute to the development of an eating disorder. Our culture, with its obsession with thinness and the "perfect body,‖ can also be a factor. Once started, it may be difficult to stop the cycle of the eating disorder. Dieting, binge eating, and purging may help some people cope with painful emotions and feel as if they are in control of their lives. However, these behaviors undermine physical health, self-esteem, and a sense of competence. What You Can Do to Help: Learn all you can about anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and compulsive overeating. This way, you will avoid judgmental attitudes about food, body shape and eating. Realize that no particular diet, weight or body size automatically leads to happiness and fulfillment. Take action if you think someone you know has an eating disorder. Let the person know your concerns in an honest, caring manner. Gently, but firmly, encourage the person to seek trained professional help. 44 SUPPORT GROUPS If you find yourself with a difficult problem, talking with others who have experienced the same or similar problems can help. Support groups are made up of people who share their common experiences and provide comfort and encouragement to each other. For assistance in finding a support group contact your school counselor or minister, priest, or rabbi. JOB EXPERIENCE At most places, you must be 16 years old to get a job. And once you turn 16, there's no automatic guarantee that you will get the job you are looking for. However, there are many opportunities for teens to gain job experience and learn new skills. Certain jobs will pay a salary and others will not. The important thing is to get valuable experience that will help you get a paying job and show future employers that you have what it takes to be a mature and responsible employee. Babysitting, cutting other people‘s grass, or doing other odd jobs in your neighborhood are excellent ways to earn extra money. EMPLOYMENT Who Can Work? 14-17 year olds in certain jobs with a work permit. 18 year olds can work any job without a work permit. 45 What Hours Can I Work? Age Summer During School 14-15 8 hrs. per day 3hrs. per day between 8:00 am 23 hrs. per week & 9:00 pm No more than 8 hrs per day or 40 hrs. per week. 16-17 Between 6:00 am No work after & 12 midnight. 10:00 pm No more than 9 No work hrs. per day or before 48 hrs. per week 6:00 am What do I Take When I Apply?  A pen that works.  A Social Security card or birth certificate  A list of references  Driver‘s licenses or state identification card Where do I Get References? To get references, try to find three people who know your abilities. Ask if you can name them as references. Never use anyone as a reference without 46 his/her permission. Always let your references know where you have applied and what type of job you‘ve applied for. That way they will know how to respond when contacted. References can come from former employers, teachers, counselors, and other adults, but not relatives. How do I Apply for a Job? Many jobs are found through networking. Use many different avenues to check for job openings. Talk to people you know, check the newspaper ads, look on the internet, and look for job postings on local bulletin boards The Job Interview Be on time or better yet, be five minutes early. Look interested and alert. Look at the employer, don‘t stare at the floor. Talk clearly without slang. Don‘t smoke and don‘t chew What Does the Employer Want to Know About Me?  What skills you have  If you can get along with people  If you can follow directions  If you can be counted on to come to work  on time  If you can get to and from work  Who your references are 47 What Should I Ask the Employer?  Responsibilities of the job  What hours are to be worked  What type of clothing is appropriate  What is the salary? If you want the job and would like to work for the employer, then tell them that. If you feel good about the job and you want it, you have to let the employer know. What Should I Do After the Interview? Send the employer a thank you. Let him/her know you appreciate the time he took to meet with you. Let him know again that you would really like the job. Call back or go see the employer again to find out if you got the job. If you get the job, have the employer fill out an Offer of Employment. Then take that back to school and get a Work Permit to give to the employer. Don‘t be discouraged if your first job interview doesn‘t work out. Try other places. Very few people get the job for which they first apply. Keep trying until you get a job. 48 Area Meetings: AA Alcoholics Anonymous All meetings are CLOSED unless stated. Sun. Mon. Tues. Lafayette: Various times and places. 765-7421666 or www.aalafayette.org Hebron Fellowship 8:00 pm, Town Hall, 3 doors east 231 & 8, Hebron W.A.N.S. 8 pm, 353 W Lincolnway, Valparaiso, LAMBA, 8 pm, 103 Library Lane, Valparaiso Northwest Group, 8:00 pm, Sts. Peter & Paul Church, 5885, Harrison, Merrillville Jasper Co. Hospital, Conference Rm 3, (basement) 7:00 pm 219-866-8384 Sisters in Sobriety (CLOSED) 11;00 am DeMotte Church of the Nazarene, 5780 St. Rd. 10, 219-987-4554 St. Paul‘s Lutheran Church, Elizabeth St., Kouts W.A.N.A. 8 pm 353 W. Lincolnway, Valparaiso Crown Point 12 & 12, 8 pm, Trinity Lutheran, 250 W, Hwy 55, (1block S of Hwy 231) Buckeye Group, 8 pm, DeMotte Library, DeMotte Shelby Fellowship, 8 pm, Gospel Light49 Sat.- The Sober Circle (CLOSED 6:00 pm DeMotte Church of the Nazarene, 5780 W St. Rd. 10, DeMotte, 219-956-4554 Range Line Church, 8 pm, 1 mile E of I-65 on Rt. 2. Narcotics Anonymous: 219-793-6262, www.NAIDIANA.org Sun. Mon. Tues. 4 pm, First Presbyterian Church, (two blocks North of the Courthouse), Rensselaer 8 pm, The NA WAY, Porter Memorial Hospital, Guild Room, 14 Laporte Ave. Valparaiso 8 pm, OFF THE WALL, St. Teresa of Avila Student Center (Basement), 511 Laporte Ave., Valparaiso 8 pm INFORMATION PAMPHLET, Discussion, Wabash Valley Hospital, 2900 N River Road, Lafayette 8 pm, IT WON‘T IF YOU DON‘T, Alice‘s, 606 Brown St., Valparaiso 8 pm GENESIS, Southlake Mental Health Center-Rm. by gym, 8555 Taft, (Rt. 55), Merrillville 7 pm H.O.W. GROUP, Porter Memorial Hospital Guild Room. 814 Laporte Ave. Valparaiso 6:30 JUST FOR TODAY, Fifth St. Wheeler 50 Wed.- Wed. - Wed. Thurs. - Thurs. - Fri. - Sat. - NATIONAL HOTLINE NUMBERS A.I.D.S………………………………1-800-342-AIDS (1-800-342-2437) A.I.DS. (Hearing Impaired)……..…1-800-AID-STTY (1-800-243-7889) A.I.D.S. (Spanish Speaking)………...1-800-344-7432) ALCOHOL HOTLINE…………....1-800-ALCOHOL ALCOHOL TREATMENT REFERRALHOTLINE……….…..…1- 800-252-6465 AL-ANON/ALATEEN………………1-800-356-9996 AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS, INC 1-800-344-2666 ANOREXIA HOTLINE……………..1-800-227-4785 CDC NAT‘L HIV AND AIDS……....1-800-342-2437 CDC NAT‘L SEXUALLY TRANS MITTED DISEASES……...1-800-227-8922 CHEMICALLY DEPENDENT ANONYMOUS………………..…1-800-CDA-HOPE CHILD FIND OF AMERICA………..1-800426-5678 CSAP NAT‘L CLEARING HOUSE FOR ALCOHOL & DRUG INFORMATION...………1-800-729-6686 51 CENTER FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE…………………………...1-800-662-HELP CHILD HELP CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE………………………..1-800-4A-CHILD COCAINE HOTLINE……………..1-800-COCAINE DRUG ABUSE INFORMATION & REFERRAL LINE…………………...1-800-662-4357 (National Institute on Drug Abuse) EATING DISORDERS AWARENESS & PREVENTION (EDAP) hotline...1-800-931-2237 FAMILY HELPLINE………………..1-800-433-0746 GIRLS AND BOYSTOWN NATIONALHOTLINE……………1-800-448-3000 MISSING CHILDREN HELP CENTER…………………1-800-USA-KIDS MARIJUANA ANONYMOUS………. 800-766-6779 MOTHERS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING………………….…...1-800-GET-MADD NACOTICS ANONYMOUS……...…1-818-773-9999 NAR-ANON………………………....1-800-477-6291 NAT‘L CENTER FOR MISSING AND EXPLOITED CHILDREN……...…1-800-843-5678 NAT‘L CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE…1-800-252-2873 52 NAT‘L COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE…………………….…1-800-799-SAFE NAT‘L COUNCIL ON ALCOHOLISM & DRUG DEPENDENCE HOPE LINE……1-800-475-HOPE NAT‘L COUNCIL ON ALCOHOLISM & DRUG DEPENDENCE, INC…………..1-800-NCA-CALL NATIONAL FOOD ADDICTION HOTLINE………………………….. 1-800-872-0088 NAT‘L HEALTH INFORMATION CENTER…………………………..1-800-336-4797 NAT‘L RESOURCE CENTER ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE…….1-800-537-2238 NAT‘L RUNAWAY SWITCHBOARD…………………1-800-621-4000 NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE……………………………1-800-273-8255 N.I.D.A.-Drug Free Workplace……...1-800-967-5752 N.I.D.A. Drug Info Hotline……….…1-800-662-4357 Prevention Resource Center………....1-800-346-3077 Parents Resource Institute for Drug Education…………………..talk@talkingwithkids.org PREGNANCY HOTLINE…………..1-800-848-5683 RECOVERY OPTIONS…………….1-800-662-2873 RELAPSE PREVENTION HOTLINE……………………...…1-800-RELAPSE 53 RUNAWAY…………………………1-800-621-4000 STUDENTS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING…………………………1-508-481-3568 STATE AND LOCAL RESOURCES ALL NUMBERS ARE “219 AREA CODES” UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED A_________________________________________ ALATEEN…………………….. 1-800-356-9996 MERRILLVILLE………………..219-769-1133 AMERICAN COUNCIL FOR DRUG EDUCATION………….1-800-488-DRUG www.acde.org/ AMERICAN RED CROSS……… .765-742-6975 www.RedCross.org/ AMBULANCE SERVICE DEMOTTE…………………………..987-4911 RENSSELAER………………………866-7407 REMINGTON……………………….866-3131 WHEATFIELD……………………...956-4865 54 B_________________________________________ BIRTHRIGHT OF RENSSELAER……….866-4555 BOYS TOWN……………………...1-800-448-3000 C_________________________________________ CHILD PROTECTION SERVICE…..(Day) 866-4186 CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE…………1-800-800-5556 (JASPER COUNTY) Child Help USA…………………......1- 800-222-4453 COVENANT HOUSE……………….1-800-999-9999 CRISIS CENTER Lafayette…………………………1-765-742-0244 Gary………………………………………938-7070 Rensselaer………………………………...866-8825 D__________________________________________ DRUG ABUSE UPDATE…………..1-404- 248-9676 F__________________________________________ FAIRBANKS HOSPITAL, INC……..1-317-849-8222 FAMILIES ANONYMOUS…………1-800-736-9805 FAMILY SERVICES AGENCY….....1-800-875-5361 (Lafayette) FIRE DEPARTMENTS DeMotte…………………………………987-2121 Remington……………………………….866-3131 Rensselaer………………………………..866-5221 Wheatfield……………………………….956-3511 G_________________________________________ GOVENOR‘S COMMISSION FOR A DRUG FREE INDIANA…………….1-800-322-9877 I___________________________________________ INDIANA CHILD PROTECTIVE* SERVICES…………………………..1-800-800-5556 INDIANA REHABILITATION SERVICES………………………...…1-800-559-9503 56 55 J___________________________________________ JASPER COUNTY Department of Public Welfare..…………..866-4186 Wheatfield………………………………...956-3774 Emergency Room (Jasper Co. Hospital)…………………..866-5141 Probation Department……………………866-4902 Prosecutor‘s Office……………………….866-5321 Department of Health…………………….866-4917 JUST SAY NO FOUNDATION…….1-800-258-2766 K__________________________________________ KANKAKEE VALLEY JOB TRAINING…………………………………866-4330 KENNY, James, A.S.C.W., Ph D…………...866-7869 KOALA CENTER HELPLINE……...1-800-559-9503 (Addiction Services) L__________________________________________ LEGAL SERVICES……………….…1-800-288-8121 LENNON, Lawrence, Ph. D…………1-317-876-9666 (Family Counseling) 57 LIBRARY DeMotte…………………………………..987-2221 Remington………………………………...261-2543 Rensselaer………………………………....866-5881 M__________________________________________ MENTAL HEALTH ASSOS. OF PORTER COUNTY……1-877-464-3583 N__________________________________________ N.I.D.A.-Drug Free Workplace……...1-800-967-5752 N.I.D.A. Drug Info Hotline……….…1-800-662-4357 Prevention Resource Center………....1-800-346-3077 Parents Resource Institute for Drug Education…………………..talk@talkingwithkids.org NEW DIRECTIONS (Addiction Center) Monitor………………………..1-765-589-3318 Lafayette………………..……..1-765-742-7361 P__________________________________________ PARK CENTER, INC………………1-260-481-2700 PARKSIDE RECOVERY…………...1-800-559-9503 58 POISON CENTER…………………..1-800-222-1222 POLICE DeMotte………………………………….987-3344 Rensselaer………………………………..866-7602 Wheatfield………………………………..956-3006 Jasper Co. Sheriff………………………..866-7344 Indiana St. Police…………………1-800-552-8917 PORTER CO. YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU…………………….464-9585 PORTER-STARKE MENTAL HEALTH 464-8541 PARKSIDE RECOVERY………...…1-800-559-9503 PORTER CO. YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU…………………….464-9585 PREVENTION RESOURCE CENTER (PCR)…………………..1-800-346-3077 PRIDE (Nationwide)………………...1-800-279-6361 R__________________________________________ RUNAWAY HOTLINE…………1-800-RUNAWAY 59 RYAN, BETH………………………………866-3451 (Substance Abuse Counselor) S__________________________________________ SAFE HOMES………………..……...1-818-495-3106 (Parent Support Group) SCHOOLS DeMotte Christian……………………...….987-3721 DeMotte Elem……………………………...987-2789 Covenant Christian High School…………..987-7651 Kankakee Valley Middle/High School…….956-3143 Monnett Elementary (Rensselaer)…………866-5441 Remington Elem…………………………...261-2214 Rensselaer Middle School………………....866-4661 Rensselaer High School……………………866-5175 St. Augustine Catholic School……………..866-5480 Saint Joseph‘s College……………………..866-6000 (Rensselaer) Tri-County Middle/High School……….….279-2105 Van Rensselaer Elem………………………866-8212 West Central Elem…………………...……567-9741 (Francesville) West Central Junior/Senior High School...567-9119 (Francesville) Wheatfield Elem……………………….…956-3221 60 SPINAL CORD INJURY HOTLINE…………….………..1-800-926-9629 SOUTHLAKE MENTAL HEALTH ASSOC.……………..1-219-769-4005 SUICIDE HOTLINE………………...1-800-SUICIDE Sunny Ritchie, Kentland (Provides Family, Drug & Alcohol Counseling) CHOICES…………………...… 1-219-474-6424 U_______________________________________ U.S. CUSTOMS 24-HOUR SMUGGLING HOTLINE..….1-800-BE-ALERT U.S. TRAUMA SOCIETY………..…1-800-556-7890 V_____________________________________________ W_______________________________________ WABASH VALLEY HOSPITAL OUTPATIENT (West Lafayette)……………….1-765-463-2555 WABASH VALLEY OUTPATIENT (Rensselaer)……………………………866-4194 WOMEN‘S SHELTER (Rensselaer)……866-8825 W.I.C…………………………………....866-8662 (Women, Infant, and Children- Provides food vouchers for expectant & new mothers) Y_______________________________________ YOUTH CRISIS HOTLINE……..1-800-872-5437 FAMILY & YOUTH SERVICES BUREAU OF PORTER CO. (Valparaiso)………….1-464-9585 YOUTH TO YOUTH……………1-614-224-4506 62 VANISHED CHILDREN‘S ALLIANCE……………...….1-800-VANISHED 61