Dear Joseph, Last week, a mother had come home from work, picked up her 16-year-old son’s backpack and a dozen prescription pain pills fell out. She was overwhelmed with fear and anger. Alarmed and not knowing what to do next, she reached out to our Helpline via webchat. We chatted for more than 30 minutes and were able to come up with an action plan she could use to effectively approach her son and address the situation. As the current opioid crises continues to create distress for families, one-on-one services like our Helpline webchat are more important than ever. A gift of just $100 will ensure families have access to free help and guidance from specialists like me and my Helpline colleagues. With your support, we can expand our Helpline hours to connect with even more parents and continue to create new resources on our website to better educate parents about substance misuse and treatment options. Please join me in empowering the families we serve by making your donation today so parents don’t have to face their greatest fears alone. Sincerely, Mary Ann Badenoch Licensed Professional Counselor Master Addictions Counselor Support our families through our helpline today

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