The Canyons Family Center, which offers free courses and other counseling services to the CSD community, is unveiling the new Parent Seminar on Youth Protection. The four-part seminar, which begins Jan. 29, 2014, is designed to inform parents about resources and student supports regarding a number of issues that may challenge children and adolescents and comply with a a new state law.

The Parent Seminar on Youth Protection includes such topics as substance abuse, bullying, mental health, Internet safety and suicide prevention. Canyons last fall hosted a suicide prevention seminar for parents. The seminar was held at Hillcrest High.

Canyons Family Center provides a number of other classes designed to help parents help children through various issues, including how to make and keep friends, manage ADHD, and curb bullying. Specialty classes also include anger management; substance abuse, including smoking cessation; and truancy. The Canyons Family Center is located at Copperview Elementary.

Hours of the Canyons Family Center:

Monday – 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Tuesday – 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Wednesday – 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Thursday – 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

To make an appointment or register for classes, call 801-826-8190.

Interpreter and translation services provided upon request.