Illinois Teenage Institute On Substance Abuse

  Narrative:   Sheriff Richard A. Meyers of Winnebago County announced today that the Illinois Sheriff=s Association is extremely proud to once again be named as a principal sponsor for the annual Illinois Teenage Institute on Substance Abuse.  Illinois Wesleyan University will host this program.  The dates are as follows:  July 22-26, 2012. The Illinois Teenage Institute is open to anyone who meets the following qualifications:

• A freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior in the 2012-2013 school year and under 18 years of age.
  
• Willing to attend the entire Institute
  
• Willing to serve as a youth leader and prevention resource in his or her school, neighborhood or community
  
• Responsible
  
• Positive and flexible
  

There will be 60 scholarships issued statewide.  These scholarships will be accepted only on a first come, first serve basis.  As a participant the following will be furnished: tuition, lodging, t-shirt, workshop materials, recreation and meals.  Transportation will not be included.

The Illinois Teenage Institute is not a treatment program; it is a prevention program. 

Applications are available at the Winnebago County Sheriff=s Office, 650 W. State Street, Rockford IL  61102 or by calling (815) 319-6000.