Douglas County Tackles Youth Substance Use & Mental Health

0:00Douglas County folks got a chance to tackle youth substance use and mental health head on at a town hall this Monday, May 4th, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. It's happening at the Lawrence Public Library on 7-07 Vermont Street and everyone's welcome to drop in. Engaged Douglas County is hosting a group laser focused on stopping substance misuse and boosting mental wellness, especially for kids under 18. Parents, students, teachers, and experts are all encouraged to show up, sharing stories and ideas to build a stronger support net for the young ones, facing these pressures. The events totally free, no barriers to entry, and you can even register online ahead at EngagedDouglasCounty.org slash town-hall to fire off. A question in advance. This kind of open talk could spark real change in how we handle these issues locally, so if you're in the area, mark your calendar and join the conversation. Local news powered by AI. This is Kansas News Today. I'm Cory with the story.