MARCH 13: Student Substance Abuse and Mental Health Panel

Join the PTA/PTSAs from Washington-Liberty, Wakefield and Yorktown High School along with CCPTA to learn about the impact that mental health challenges, drugs, and alcohol are having on our children, and how to prevent substance abuse. Panelists include fellow parents, psychotherapists, and representatives from the Arlington Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court, the Commonwealth’s Attorney, the Drug Enforcement Agency, the Arlington County Police Department, Inova Behavioral Health Service for Children and Families, and the National Alliance on Mental Illness Parent Support Group.

Location:  Thomas Jefferson Middle School – Door 1, in the Theater (parking garage available), 125 S. Old Glebe Road

7-8 pm informal chat with our panelists
7:30 pm screening of pre-recorded panelist interviews
8-9 pm call to action presentation and discussion