Parents Helping Parents

Parents Helping Parents(405) 642-8198 email us at [email protected] website is parentshelpingparents.info The full Board meets quarterly. June E.

Parents Helping Parents, (PHP) Organization Information

“I really don’t believe that I could have gotten through as much of this hurt and pain and struggle without your help…” from a parent participating in meetings

“This is such a great thing you are doing. I remember five years ago when my own daughter had to go to treatment. My husband immediately told me not to tell anyone at church, not a

soul, as we might be stigmatized…maybe it might have saved my child and my marriage if we could have been more open…” from a parent volunteering to help

The total cost attributable to the consequences of underage drinking was more than $58 billion per year in 1998 dollars. Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation, 1999

Responding to the need of parents facing addiction in their children for support and information, Pat and Vicki Nichols founded Parents Helping Parents in 2001. Their son needed treatment and they hoped to minimize his involvement in illegal activities. Talking to teachers, counselors, the legal system, and other parents, Pat and Vickie found few options and minimal information. They launched a website and began meeting with other parents. Participation grew and referrals increased. The growing positive community response and the demonstrated need for expansion of services led to incorporation, with not-for-profit 501(c)3 status granted on February 14, 2003. The mission: Caring parents offering hope through resources, education, and shared experience. Substance abuse among teens is a national problem in need of national attention, said Dr. Louis Sullivan, former Secretary of Health and Human Services and a member of PLNDP. The bad news is that substance abuse is starting at younger ages, taking hold earlier, and leading many teens to end up in jail. The good news is that a growing body of evidence suggests that prevention and treatment work, and are more efficient and cost-effective than incarceration alone. Funding sources and in-kind supporters for Parents Helping Parents include the City of Edmond, the Harris Family Foundation, Nichols Travel, all members of the Board, donations received at Parents Helping Parents meetings, general contributions, fundraising events including a garage sale and hotdog sale. In-kind support includes web site design and hosting, printing, telephone, and signage. Further grant research is in progress with plans for additional proposals. An anonymous donor has committed $50,000 for the organization to hire an Executive Director focused on assisting other communities to start chapters of Parents Helping Parents, duplicating existing successful programs, and a Fundraiser to ensure sustainability of the effort. Collaboration with other organizations and participation from all sectors of the community increase efficiency and improve effectiveness. Parents Helping Parents works and collaborates with: Edmond Juvenile Courts and Police Department, Edmond Public School Counselors, Edmond Family Services, Edmond Safe and Drug Free Schools, Oklahoma Outreach Foundation, Treatment Programs throughout the state, Chance to Change, Oklahoma Citizen Advocates for Recovery and Treatment Association, Specialized Outpatient Services, Yu-kan Coalition, Churches, Drug and Alcohol Counselors, Al Anon, Oklahoma Statewide Association of Substance Abuse Providers, and the Oklahoma Drug and Alcohol Professional Counselors Association. The Parents Helping Parents Board of Directors is dedicated to providing their time, talent and treasure to the mission. Board members: make a significant personal financial contribution; attend Board meetings, the Annual Meeting, and an annual Board Retreat; volunteer with at least one committee each year; schedule visits with potential contributors; speak to groups when requested; and operate all programs including Parent Coaches, Parent Meetings, and the Juvenile Court Outreach. The Board of Parents Helping Parents is working hard to make a difference in the lives of our children. Adolescents are a special population with a unique set of challenges and needs. Osborn, M.D., Chair of Physician Leadership on National Drug Policy

07/26/2017

The Edmond Chapter of Parents Helping Parents will meet at 6:30 PM Tuesday, August 1st at McLaren's Pantry located at 3414 South Blvd. in the Boulevard Shopping Center located in the SE corner of 33rd and Boulevard. The restaurant is closed to the general public at 6 PM. The meeting is from 6:30 to 7:45 PM. Our speakers on Tuesday, Aug. 1st are Ana Wilcox, MS, LMFT and Teresa Deck, MS, LPC, Their topic is, "How to Restore Relationships with Addicted Children." Parents Helping Parents provide support and resources for Parents of addicted children (any age child). This is an anonymous meeting and no cost or reservations required. For more information please call 405-642-8198.

02/15/2017

The Edmond Chapter of Parents Helping Parents will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 21st at the Oklahoma Blood Institute's private meeting room, SW corner of 33rd and Broadway Extension (3409 S. Broadway). Scott Van Krevelen CADC - Founder of Van's House will be our guest speaker and his topic is, "Looking at Addiction from the Addict's Perspective." This is an anonymous meeting and no cost or reservations required. For more information please call 405-642-8198.

08/10/2016

The Edmond Chapter of Parents Helping Parents will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 16th at the Oklahoma Blood Institute's private meeting room, SW corner of 33rd and Broadway Extension (3409
Broadway). Shelia Ridley, M.Ed, LCSW is our guest speaker and her topic is, "The Art of Letting Go." This is an anonymous meeting and no cost or reservations required. For more information please call 405-642-8198.

08/01/2016

Tuesday night is THE night. Our speaker understands deeply the heart of a parent, her topic is, "Listen to Your Heart." Don't miss this!

The Edmond Chapter of Parents Helping Parents will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 2nd at the Oklahoma Blood Institute's private meeting room, SW corner of 33rd and Broadway Extension (3409 S. Broadway). Kelly Fry, Editor & VP of News for The Oklahoma, will be our guest speaker and her topic is, "Listen To Your Heart." This is an anonymous meeting and no cost or reservations required. For more information please call 405-642-8198.

04/15/2016

The Edmond Chapter of Parents Helping Parents will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 19th at the Oklahoma Blood Institute's private meeting room, SW corner of 33rd and Broadway Extension (3409 S. Broadway). Chuck Robinson III, MA, LADC, PSAT is the National Director of Christian Programing & Outreach with Elements Behavioral Health. His topic is, "Understanding Your Addicted Child." This is an anonymous meeting and no cost or reservations required. For more information please call 405-642-8198.

03/30/2016

Amazing speakers Tuesday, April 5

The Edmond chapter of Parents Helping Parents will meet at 6:30 PM Tuesday, April 5th at the Oklahoma Blood Institute private room, southwest corner of 33rd and Broadway Extension (3409 S. Broadway). Several parents will tell about a specific situation with their addicted child and how they dealt with it giving other parents great insight and hope. This is an anonymous meeting and no cost or reservations required. For more information please call 405-642-8198.

03/03/2014

02/19/2014

Reviewing favorites of 2013

02/12/2014

We had a full house to hear Dr. Shadid speak about the issues our community is facing concerning addiction. Parents Helping Parents would like to express our appreciation for your time, inspiration and willingness to hear our concerns.

02/09/2014

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02/04/2014

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01/20/2014

Edmond Chapter
Parents Helping Parents
Meeting Announcement!

January 21th @ 6:30 P.M.

Meeting directions and time: Our meetings are held in the Oklahoma Blood Institute's (475-0359) private meeting room in Edmond on the first and third Tuesday of every month.

The Oklahoma Blood Institute is located on the SW corner of 33rd Street and the Broadway Extension. The entrance doors face north towards 33rd Street. The entry door to the meeting room
is the first door east of the main entrance to the blood institute. The meeting will start at 6:30 PM and end at 7:45 PM.

For more information call 642-8198…………….. Recorded Message to Parents: 629-6384

Our guest speaker will be Mike Maddox, MSP, LADC. His topic will be "Treatment Programs for Teens”.
Mike Maddox is the Clinical Program Director for Teen Recovery Solutions in Oklahoma City and will speak about the various recovery programs available for teens. Mike is also a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor.

Officers

President

Leslie Gilmore

Vice President

Tim Rains

Secretary

Marilyn Ratzlaff

Treasurer

Todd Ward

Board Members

Kirk & Kathy Morrison

Tom Jester

Pat & Vickie Nichols

Leslie Gilmore

Misty Leitch

Jan Bohannon

Sherry Miller

Kerry Amy AdamsTeresa Fritz

Mary Ann Boucher

Advisory Council

Mark Lynn, MD

Leslie Sipes, RN

Kyle McGraw LPC, LADC

Patty Gail Patten, PLC, LMFT, LADC

Scott Van Krevelen. CADC

Jackie Shaw, M.E., LPC, Executive Director, Edmond Family Counseling

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