Parents and guardians of middle school or high school aged youth are invited to enroll in FACE-IT (Families Acting Collaboratively to Educate and Involve Teens), a program that provides a confidential group setting to learn about and discuss the legal and health effects of substance abuse.
Topics covered include communication, handling stress and underage drinking. Two-hour weekly session are held from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursdays. Enrollment typically is for five to 12 sessions. For more information, call 708.445.2727 or visit www.oakparktownship.org.
What participants say
Parents:
I liked sharing with other families…
My son and I have better communication…
I learned alcohol and drug awareness and positive ways to deal with stress...
Youth:
I learned how to stay calm in bad situations…
I became a lot more honest and open with my family…
I learned a lot and will keep it in my heart…