The Will County Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition (WCSAPC) will present a Parent & Youth Forum on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Joliet West High School Auditorium located at 401 N. Larkin Ave. in Joliet. The event is free and open to the public.  (See attached flyer)

   This family-focused forum will feature an all-star lineup, moderated by Will County Sheriff Mike Kelley, to offer an informative discussion for parents and youth regarding the dangers of alcohol and all drugs.

   Featured speakers will include:

            • Robert Covington, Philadelphia 76ers

            • Roger Powell Jr., Associate Head Coach at Vanderbilt University

            • Evan Turner, Portland Trail Blazers

            *Doug Collins, TV Analyst & former Head Coach of Chicago Bulls

            • Cameron Payne and Michael Carter-Williams, Chicago Bulls

            • James Glasgow, Will County State’s Attorney

            • Dianna Feeney, Director of Clinical Services at TASC

            • Pastor Jolinda Wade, New Creation B.A.L.M. Church and mother of Dwayne Wade

   The vision of the WCSAPC is to educate youth on how to stay drug and alcohol free; to educate parents on how to keep their youth drug and alcohol free; to work in conjunction with the community to create an environment where substance abuse is no longer the norm or an accepted behavior; to provide options and alternative activities that promote healthy lifestyle decisions; and to educate youth on quality of life issues pertaining to substance abuse and alcohol awareness. 

   This event will be broadcast live on WJOL (1340AM radio) by newscaster Kevin Kollins.  If you can’t make the event, tune in between 3pm and 6pm.  Kevin will be interviewing the Sheriff and several of the All-Star guest speakers! 

   If you have questions or concerns, please contact Will County Sheriff’s Office Prevention Coordinator, Cherry Powell, at 815 724 1878 or email her at:   wcsapc2017@gmail.com

Keep in touch with the Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition:

Visit their website at:  www.willcountycoalition.com

 Follow them on Facebook:   www.facebook.com/willcountycoalition2017

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