Lymes’ Youth Service Bureau (LYSB) hosts ‘A Community Forum’ this coming Thursday, April 3, at 7 p.m. at Lyme-Old Lyme High School to present results from the most recent Lyme-Old Lyme Youth Survey.
Results from the recent survey of all youth in grades 7-12 about their attitudes and behavior regarding alcohol, tobacco, and drugs will be analysed and discussed.
Learn what the youth of Lyme and Old Lyme have to say. What are they really doing and why? How does this impact you? How will our community respond?
This is LYSB’s fourth survey over nine years, which helps the organization plan strategies and programs to reduce alcohol and other drug use by local youth.
At this program you will learn about current use levels and trends, as well as information regarding youth perceptions of harm of drugs. Also the roles of parents, school, and community in the choices made by youth will be explored.
This is important information for parents of all ages, as well as the entire community. Youth are invited to attend.
Community Action for Substance Free Youth (CASFY) is the local prevention coalition for Lyme and Old Lyme. Its mission is to prevent and reduce alcohol and other drug use among youth by collaborating with the community to raise awareness, modify social norms, educate youth and adults, initiate policy change and promote healthy activities. The group meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at LYSB.
All are welcome to any meeting or contact Prevention Coordinator Karen Fischer at 860-434-7208 x 308 for more information about CASFY. Click here to learn more about CASFY programs, Lyme-Old Lyme youth survey reports, and resources.
For more information, contact LYSB at 860-434-7208 or www.lysb.org