- Times of transition, such as changing schools, moving, or divorce.
- Early adolescence, when children advance from Elementary through middle school.
- High School, greater availability of drugs, drug abuse, by older teens and social activities where drugs are used.
- Desire to do something new or risky.
- Desire to improve their appearance or their athletic performance.
- Ease their anxiety in social situations.
- Drug and alcohol can disrupt brain function in areas critical to motivation, memory, learning, judgment, and behavior Control.
- Teens who abuse alcohol and other drugs often have family and school problems, poor academic performance, health-related problems (including mental health), and involvement with the juvenile justice system
DEVELOPING COMMUNITIES THROUGH
Education
We strive on helping individuals Reach their ultimate potential. One step at a time one goal at a time.
Prevention
We at Bridge of Hope Resource Center, Inc., believe that addressing problems at the early stages will prevent them from becoming a serious concern later.
Advocacy
Bridge of Hope Resource Center, Inc. fights for issues which have a major impact in people’s lives
Save more at the grocery store
Discover smart ways to save at the grocery store provided by Family Nutrition program
Resources pertaining to meal planning, budgeting, shopping
Learn practical tips on meal planning, budgeting, and shopping through U.S. Department of Agriculture SNAP-ED Connection resources
Energy Saving
Energy Saving Tips
- Department of Energy provides customers with simple energy saving tips and resources
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Energy Savings at Home
- Explore Energy Star home energy- efficient tips and resources
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Energy Saving Guide
- Learn tips about saving money and energy within your home through Department of Energy, energy saver guide
Identity Theft
Publications on Identity Theft
- Discover various ways to protect yourself from identity theft with guides and tip from the Federal Trade Commission
Videos concerning identity theft
- Watch several informative videos on identity theft prevention
Identity Theft Articles
- Read more about identity theft and various preventive measures through the federal trade commission
Why has rent risen and what to do about it?
Discover the effects of inflation on rent prices according to NerdWallet
George Floyd, Racism and What History Keeps Teaching Us!
ARE YOUR CHILDREN AT RISK OF USING DRUGS?
LEARN THE FACTS.
HIGHLIGHTS
Adolescent Brain
Bridge Of Hope Resource Center presents the “Adolescent Brain”, preventing high risk behaviors featuring Dr Joanna Fowler, Dr Zachary Jacobs, and Celina Wilson as speakers.
People Of The Year
People Of The Year -Celina Wilson, President of Bridge Of Hope, chosen as one of the Honorees for People Of The Year by Times Records. "I believe the more awareness you raise about issues communities face, the less chance there is of our communities becoming unstable"
