Vista Hill - Stronger Families… Brighter Futures Since 1957

Race for Autism. The National Foundation for Autism Research 2008 Race for Autism took place on March 29 in scenic Balboa Park. The competitive 5K run, 5K walk and 1 mile family walk drew several thousand enthusiastic participants this year. The 2008 Stein Education Center team posted over 40 runners and walkers and raised over $1,400 for NFAR. Special Educator Justin Wolfe, a competitive distance runner, took first place in the men's 30 – 35 age category and posted a time of 17:51 in the 5K. Way to go Justin and kudos to the whole team! View photos.

New Addiction on Campus: Raiding the Medicine Cabinet - A new article in the Wall Street Journal reported that Generation Rx or what's commonly known as college-age students are getting high from whatever is in their parents' medicine cabinets. If they can't find prescriptions there, they go through an online pharmacy. A report shows that these drugs are being used less often than alcohol or pot but their keg parties have become "pharm parties," whereby everyone dumps their stash in a big bowl and they eat them like candy. For specific program information click here.

Involved Exceptional Parents' IEP Day Conference - Saturday, April 12th
at the Handlery Hotel - Mission Valley. The theme this year is "Ready, Willing
and Enabled: Helping Find Your Child's Place in the World." For more information: www.iepday.org. Don't forget to visit the Vista Hill booth and pick up more information about our programs and services.

College Age Adults and Problem Drinking or Drug Use. College students (and their parents) should consider an assessment and possibly treatment with a health professional about their alcohol or drug intake. For more program information click here.

The Bridges Adult Intensive Outpatient Program offers a free and confidential assessment by calling 858.518.2192.

Combined Approach Most Effective for Adolescent Depression. A combination of therapy and medication helps depressed adolescents heal faster than therapy or medication alone. This is according to a study published in the October Archives of General Psychiatry. Click here for the full story.