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First Step Program

Take the First Step

The Thelma McMillen Center is pleased to offer a six week educational program for teens and their parents, providing information and skills for identifying, preventing and intervening in problems related to drug and alcohol use.

Program Details

  • FREE six week one hour per week, separate groups for parents and teens (ages 13-17)
  • Free initial drug testing, if requested.
  • Conducted by highly experienced, credentialed staff at the Thelma McMillen Center.

Program Overview

  • Recognize signs and symptoms of drug and alcohol use.
  • Learn healthy behaviors and coping methods.
  • Learn how to say "No".
  • Identify good parenting skills, and improve family communications.
  • Assistance in determining the extent of the problem

Call 310-784-4879, ask for the FIRST STEP program.