Did You Know?

• 90% of people with a substance use disorder began using substances before the age of 18.
  -Studies have shown that the highest incidence of first-use of alcohol and other drugs occurs during middle school.
• LGBTQ+ teens who are highly rejected by their families are more than 8 times as likely to have attempted suicide, nearly 6 times as likely to report high levels of depression, more than 3 times as likely to use illegal drugs, and more than 3 times as likely to be at high risk for HIV and sexually transmitted diseases, than LGBTQ+ youth who experience little or no rejection from parents or caregivers.

How does CHD Address Lifelong Resilience?

CHD provides opportunities for youth to obtain services that aim to reduce risk factors, while working to enhance their protective factors. Staff deliver programs to participants that provide concrete support and social connections. Youth program participants are consistently inspired to strive for healthy decision-making and obtaining resources when need