Informative event provides important information on the best ways to talk with kids about alcohol and drugs

Boulder
County, Colo. – Families and youth are invited to attend an open town hall on Tuesday, June 21 from 6 - 8:15 p.m. to learn
about the most recent research and current trends on how to help prevent
underage drinking and deter marijuana use among teens.

What: Teen Substance Abuse Town Hall

When: Tuesday, June 21, 6-8:15 p.m.

Where: Arapahoe YMCA, 2800 Dagny Way, Lafayette, CO

Parents, educators, adult mentors, and policymakers from across Boulder County are encouraged to attend. No registration is needed.

Presented in both
English and Spanish, the event will feature community youth talking about the
best ways to keep today’s kids substance free, a discussion on brain chemistry
and development, bilingual workshops, and a resource fair. Dinner will be
provided, and childcare is available for children ages six weeks to ten years.

In addition,
participants will be entered in a drawing for a free laptop and other gifts.
The event is being hosted by the Boulder County Healthy Youth Alliance and the
YMCA of Boulder Valley.

“We are thrilled
at the opportunity to provide such an impactful experience for families through
this community forum,” says Meca Delgado, Boulder County Healthy Youth Alliance
Coordinator. “It’s important to know the facts around substance abuse and to
learn the best ways to keep the conversation going with your kids.”

“We are proud to
partner with the Boulder County Healthy Youth Alliance to initiate these
important discussions and offer resources to parents,” says Chris Coker, YMCA
of Boulder Valley CEO and President. "Ensuring that our teens have
support to make healthy decisions around drugs and alcohol is a community
issue, and we must work together with parents and community leaders to make an
impact.”