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Teen Awareness Group Meets Wednesdays

This support group for teens meets weekly in Centerbrook

 

The Teen Awareness Group, a support group for 14- to 18-year-olds, meets weekly on Wednesdays in Centerbrook.

According to a TAG press release, the meetings provide teens with an "open and supportive environment" to discuss their issues.

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Meetings are held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Centerbrook Meeting House and there is no prior registration needed to attend these free sessions.

According to the event flyer, topics include drug and alcohol use and abuse, peer pressure, relationships, family issues and more. 

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Teens from Middlesex County and the shoreline towns are invited to attend.

The press release says that Lyn Connery, a Student Assistance Counselor at Westbrook High School and certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor and certified Prevention Professional, will facilitate the meetings.

Those with questions about the program or seeking help for themselves or another can make a confidential call to Larry Freundlich at Rushford at (203) 537-4908.

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