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Prevention/ Community Education ProgramFocus
This program provides a wide array of services to the community, schools, businesses and other agencies.
The primary objectives are to raise awareness about alcohol and other drug abuse, to teach important life skills, to mobilize communities for change and to promote healthy activities for families and youth. Program Benefits – are designed to provide the most current information on wellness and substance abuse prevention issues to all segments of the community. The services offered are meant to assist youth and families in attaining and sustaining healthy, drug-free lifestyles.
Program Schedule and Contact: Located in the McHenry Center. For more information please contact Lori Baker, Manager of Prevention Services at (815) 385-6400 ext. 2485.
Program Elements
* Raise awareness regarding the abuse of
alcohol and other drugs
* Presentations to community, workplace and
schools on all aspects of prevention
* Consultation to schools, youth groups and
community task force
* Development of curriculum
* Training in parenting skills and parent networking
* Collaboration with other agencies to develop
social policy
* Organize youth-focused prevention groups like “Snowball” and "Snowflake”
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