The Informer - the International School of Stavanger

Ne w s f r o mHeather Melhus, Health ProfessionalInvitation to a Middle and High School Parent EveningWhen: Wednesday 6th MayWhere: High School/Middle School LibrayTime: 19.00-20.30All are welcome to an evening where a panel of professionals will share information,and answer questions on the topics listed. You can find out how to assist your childin developing good decision –making skills and promote healthy alternative waysto get high. Recognize the importance of supporting your children who are alreadymaking healthy choices.• Tr e n d s in drinking h a b i t s o f t h e t e e n a g e r t o d a y.Fi n d i n g it Difficult Be i n g a Pa r e n t?Stavanger Kommune has several options soyou can get the help you need.The Family Centre for children 0-16 yrsTel 51 50 89 08/ 51 50 89 36Uteseksjonen for young people 16-25 yrsTel 51 84 26 01or www.utekontakten.noBarnevernet (Child Protection Agency)for all agesTel 51 91 26 00These organizations can help with a varietyof problems, such as:• Dr u g a n d s u b s t a n c e a b u s e- what to look for and how to prevent the addiction• In t e r n e t Sa f e t yThe panel will include:Britt Heidi Bernhoff .....Uteseksjonen - Teenage Drinking HabitsHanne Svensen ..........Redd Barna (Save the Children) - Internet SafetyBob Sargent . . . . . . . . . . . . Substance AbuseGareth Jones ............High School PrincipalHeather Melhus . . . . . . . . . Health ProfessionalCarol Wallace ...........Middle School PrincipalMatt Armstrong .........Primary School/Middle School CounselorCarole Schweid ..........High School Counselor• Setting boundaries• Sleep routines• Eating problems• Depression• Drug/Alcohol AbuseUteseksjonen is the one that can be accessedby the young person if they arehaving problems at home and need to talkto an adult. All conversations are of courseconfidential.20 · The In f o r m e r 29 Ap r i l 2009 www.isstavanger.no