February 28, 2024
6-7:30 pm | Training Room C-104, 230 North Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY
A New Community Forum Series:
Protecting Our Youth
Forums Focused on Important Topics in Prevention
Our Topic: Breaking the Silence
Join us as we kick off our 2nd in a series of new prevention forums. Our focus this month is on addiction in the home, the impact it has on children, and what caregivers can do to help.
COA AWARENESS (Children of Addiction)
Come hear featured speakers share personal stories, find out about the supports available, participate in the Q&A session, and leave with resources related to this important issue. Attendees will receive a FREE digital toolkit with relevant information!
FACILITATOR:
Dora Celestino – CAPE of Dutchess County
FEATURED SPEAKERS:
Alara Bedka & Ryan Doyle
Both of our speakers are local community members who will share their personal stories of growing up as a child in a home with addiction. They will talk about how being a COA has influenced their lives, and what resources have helped them along the way.
AGENCIES SHARING RESOURCES & INFO:
Representatives from Dutchess County DBCH, Lexington Center for Recovery, and The Brain & Body Coalition will share important information about this subject and the local resources that are available to individuals and families.
Have a question about this topic?
You can submit your question to the event coordinator ahead of time. Her information is listed below.