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Teens can become mentors for children to encourage a substance-free lifestyle

Posted at 12:44 PM, Jul 07, 2015
and last updated 2015-07-07 12:44:57-04

RICHMOND, Va - Sherry Callear, MSW, of Chesterfield Mental Health Support Services, and teen Ambassador Margaret Hilbert passed along information on the Teen Ambassadors Program, a chance for teens to become positive mentors for elementary school-aged children. Teen Ambassadors is a Substance Abuse Free Environment Inc. Program that pairs dynamic high school juniors and seniors with children to reinforce a substance-free lifestyle and help with schoolwork. The application process to become a mentor is open through 5pm on Monday, August 3rd. For more information call 804-717-6404 or contact callears@chesterfield.gov and visit www.chesterfieldsafe.org.