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Tough Topics for Teens: Substance Abuse and Mental Health

In-Person Program
2025-01-29 17:00:00 2025-01-29 18:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Tough Topics for Teens: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Substance abuse can have a variety of negative consequences including lasting impacts on your mental health and well-being. Join us to discuss refusal strategies and learn how you can advocate for your peers to remain drug free. For ages 13 - 17. City Terrace Library - Meeting Room

Wednesday, January 29
5:00pm - 6:00pm

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Substance abuse can have a variety of negative consequences including lasting impacts on your mental health and well-being. Join us to discuss refusal strategies and learn how you can advocate for your peers to remain drug free. For ages 13 - 17.

Presentation content provided by the African Communities Public Health Coalition as part of their Youth Empowerment Program. Funding is provided by the LA County Department of Public Health.

Attendance is limited and advance registration is required. To sign up, see library staff or Visit.LACountyLibrary.org/Events and filter by location or event date. 

Parents and guardians: Please be aware that refreshments will be served at this program. A list of ingredients will be available.

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Health & Wellness |

TAGS: | My Brother’s Keeper |

City Terrace Library
Phone: 323.261.0295
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City Terrace Library has been at its present location since 1979. In 2009, the library was refurbished with the support of Gloria Molina, Supervisor of the First District, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.

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