St. James, NY - April 4, 2018 - On Tuesday, April 10, Harbor Country Day School will host a community forum, titled “Addictive Behaviors in Adolescents and Adults: Warning Signs, Risky Behaviors and Helpful Resources.” The forum will feature mental health, medical, and social services experts, who will lead attendees in a candid discussion about various forms of addiction, including technology and video game addiction, social media dependence, alcohol and other substance abuse, vaping and “gateway drugs,” and opioid addiction.
Panelists will include:
- Kym Laube, Executive Director of Human Understanding and Growth Services, Inc. (HUGS)
- Linda Ventura, Founder of Thomas’ Hope Foundation
- Noam Fast, M.D., Medical Director of the Mather Hospital Chemical Dependency Clinic
- Jason Bleecher, Licensed Master Social Worker & Substance Abuse Therapist
- Carissa Millet, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
WHEN: Tuesday, April 10, 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
WHERE: Harbor Country Day School, 17 Three Sisters Road, St. James, NY 11780
HOW: Free tickets are available at https://hcds.eventbrite.com or by calling (631) 584-5555
WHY: As today’s adolescents and their parents and caregivers face growing societal and personal challenges, addictive behaviors are appearing in many new forms and to extreme degrees. The forum will provide an opportunity for a candid discussion about the prevalence of these addictions, warning signs to be aware of, and solutions and community resources for those in need.
MEDIA: Photo opportunities and interviews will be available.
About Harbor Country Day School
Founded in 1958 by conscientious parents, Harbor Country Day School is an independent, co-educational day school for children from preschool through eighth grade in St. James. Emphasizing a whole-child approach to education, Harbor offers a rigorous curriculum enhanced by signature programs in STEAM, global languages, math, and language arts, with a strong emphasis on character development. The school’s mission to “cherish childhood, cultivate wonder, and inspire confident learners and leaders” underscores every student’s experience and ensures that all of its graduates are prepared to lead fulfilling lives filled with wonder, confidence, and many successes. Harbor Country Day School’s summer camp program, Camp Harbor, is among the leading summer camp programs on Long Island.
Harbor Country Day School is chartered by the New York State Board of Regents and is accredited by and a member of the New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS). It is a non-sectarian, nonprofit organization under section 501(c) (3) of the IRS Code governed by a self-perpetuating board of trustees. For more information, visit www.hcdsny.org.