New Data to be Released on Prevalence of Youth Substance Abuse in Southwest Indiana

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What: 2014 Southwest Indiana Youth Survey Results
When: Wednesday, April 1st at 10:00 a.m.

Where: Southern Indiana Career and Technical Center – 1901 Lynch Road

Youth First President & CEO Parri O. Black will share the results of a survey monitoring the prevalence of youth substance abuse in Southwest Indiana as compared to the state and national average.

A reception hosted by the Evansville Retired Teachers Association will follow the presentation.

About Youth First, Inc.: Youth First’s mission is to strengthen youth and families through evidence-based programs that prevent substance abuse, promote healthy behaviors, and maximize student success. Youth First partners with 50 schools across 5 counties to provide 35 social workers who assess needs, develop and implement prevention plans, and connect students and their families to community resources. Youth First also offers afterschool programs involving parents and caregivers to strengthen families. For more information about Youth First, please visit www.youthfirstinc.org or call 812-421-8336.