KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Substance abuse increases people’s risk of injuries, violence, drowning, liver disease, and some types of cancer. This October is Substance Abuse Awareness Month and Kosciusko Cares encourages you to educate yourself and your loved ones about the dangers.

To spread the word and prevent alcohol abuse, Kosciusko Cares is joining other organizations across the country to honor Substance Abuse Awareness Month.

Kosciusko Cares will begin Strengthening Families, an Indiana DMHA supported program, to help families improve communication and conflict management skills. The program is free to families with children ages 12-16 and dinner is provided.

The program begins Oct. 27. It will take place every Tuesday evening from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for 14 weeks (excluding Dec. 29). Location is to be determined, but will be within Kosciusko County.

Contact Marsha Carey [email protected] to sign up. The first 10 families will be entered into a drawing for a 50-inch HDTV!

For more information, visit kosciuskocares.org or contact [email protected].