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Township program can help with youth substance abuse

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/services/face-it.

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…