Beaufort County Alcohol and Drug Abuse Department's STAR (Striving to Achieve Resiliency) Youth Leadership Program is kicking off the school year with an event encouraging middle school and high school students north of the Broad to develop peer-to-peer conversations about substance abuse in the hopes of reducing their misuse.

In partnership with All Aboard Beaufort, the event will be held Saturday, August 24 from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m., at the Beaufort Branch Library, 311 Scott Street (map).

Student participants will:

• Be Changemakers: Help reduce alcohol and marijuana misuse through peer-to-peer interactions. Your voice matters, and you can make a real impact.
• Earn Rewards: Rack up volunteer hours for awards while gaining leadership and communication skills that will set you apart.
• Get Active: Participate in community scavenger hunts, create media campaigns, and present at schools—turning your ideas into action!
• Meet Movers and Shakers: Engage with community leaders and make your mark on northern Beaufort County.

This is event is free and open to all interested middle school and high school students in northern Beaufort County. The All Aboard Beaufort coalition is funded through the Centers for Disease Control by a Drug-Free Communities award to address primary prevention efforts in northern Beaufort County communities. 

For more information and to rsvp, contact Jodie Martinez at jodie.martinez@bcgov.net.