Archive for the ‘Drug Prevention’ Category.
July 14, 2010, 9:22 am
Cathy Rager and Jason Shiliga of the Human Services Division will be conducting several classes at Anne M Jeans Elementary School in the Burr Ridge School District this July. The classes will be part of their summer reading development program through the library at Anne M Jeans. The topics Cathy and Jason will be conducting classes on will be: 1) Alcohol / Tobacco / and Drug Prevention; 2) Empathy / Character Education; and 3) Goal Setting / Personal Responsibility.
The classes will be taking place on Tuesdays and Wednesdays through the end of July.
July 13th and 14th: Alcohol / Tobacco / and Drug Prevention
July 20th and 21st: Empathy / Character Education
July 27th and 28th: Goal Setting / Personal Responsibility
Jason Shiliga
Youth Education Coordinator
Downers Grove Township
Email: jason.shiliga@dgtownship.com
Phone: (630) 719-6687
January 25, 2010, 9:15 am
This is the last year that the Downers Grove D.A.R.E. lock-in will be taking place given the recent village cuts of the program. Prevention Specialist Tyler Hill has been an integral part of helping to organize the twice year lock-ins for the 6th grade D.A.R.E. students. The final lock-in will take place on February 20 at Downers Grove South.
Lori Wrzesinski
Director
Division of Human Services
Phone: (630) 719-6670
Email: lori.wrzesinski@dgtownship.com
December 7, 2009, 3:00 pm
What happens when you bring together a large group of high school students, a small contingent of school and community adults and put them at a camp for a weekend? Operation Snowball!! Recently Downers Grove North, Downers Grove South and Westmont High School had their Snowball retreats. During these events, participants and leaders alike not only had a lot of fun, they discussed sensitive issues in a setting that allowed them to form close bonds with one another; bonds that will continue long after the weekend ends. What exactly is Snowball? I’m glad you asked.
The general idea behind Snowball is that high school aged participants hear about and discuss a range of topics that are very relevant to an adolescent. These include things such as alcohol and other drug use, domestic violence, teen suicide and leading a positive and healthy life. A typical Snowball weekend consists of large group presentations, workshops and small groups. Together, these form the structure for all to take in information, learn valuable skills and talk in a safe and confidential environment.
Continue reading ‘Let It Snow’ »
November 3, 2009, 7:03 am
Up-to-date information and resources on parenting, drug and violence prevention, and mental health services for youth and families.
November 3, 2009, 6:54 am
Our year is off to a great start! Our school-based life skills programs have begun. The adult-monitored teen-led Westview Hills Middle School program has started its monthly core and booster curriculum sessions. Talented high school youth from our Township have been trained to facilitate the program. Of course, some added benefits for these high school students are building and enhancing their own skills in self-confidence, self-esteem, problem-solving, creativity, functioning within a group and role modeling healthy behaviors. The younger kids really look up to them!
Additionally, Downers Grove North, Downers Grove South and Westmont High School are having their SNOWBALL events on the weekends of November 14th and November 21st respectively. Snowball is a retreat that gives students the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills that help them navigate life in a healthy way in an environment that is safe and fun. Our staff will be actively involved at Camps Duncan and Henry Horner along with school staff and student leaders.
Continue reading ‘Here’s What’s Been Happening and Glimpses of What’s to Come . . .’ »
August 25, 2009, 8:13 am
Our Peer Jury program is having a swearing in ceremony on August 27th, 2009 from 7 to 9 pm at Downers Grove Village Hall. Our next M.A.SK. (Managing Anger Skills) class begins September 15th, 2009 and the Fall Fest in the Willowbrook Corners Community will be held on Saturday, September 12th, 2009 from 11 am to 2 pm.
August 10, 2009, 11:26 am
The weekly life skills drug prevention curriculum, Too Good for Drugs, will begin again at Burr Ridge Middle School in September. The core program is taught to the 6th grade class and the booster is given at the 7th grade level. The program runs through the entire school year. Middle school leaders in the 7th and 8th grades will be trained to be mediators for their peers in a mediation program devoted to conflict resolution. This is the second full year the program will be utilized.
A communication campaign to inform parents about the “Not so Harmless” drug, marijuana, has been implemented through newsletters, posters and youth/adult activities. The campaign is particularly focused on residents who live in the southeast portion of our Township. The campaign is a result of local resident surveys and concern and the Illinois Youth Survey (administered through the schools).
