Youth Education Program - The Keele Medical Center

Join us for a Youth Education Program at The Keele Medical Center!

About Youth Education Program

Youth who are dealing with a loved one’s substance use face unique challenges. They may feel alone and confused about how to manage their feelings. Caron’s Youth Education Program is here to help these youth understand what their loved one is facing, to offer them ways to cope, and to build their support system so they can thrive.

Caron’s Youth Education Program provides a safe and caring space for youth to learn that they are not alone and that there is hope for healing, for both them and their loved one. Participants learn that they did not cause their loved one’s substance use and they cannot control their loved one’s substance use. Youth learn that it is okay to talk about how they feel and how they can make healthy choices in their lives.

Program leaders incorporate activities, including crafts, team-building exercises, recreation, and educational groups. At the end of the program, each family receives a list of resources that can provide ongoing support and education about substance use disorder for their child.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Any family member or loved one, 7-17 years old, who has been impacted by a loved one’s substance use will benefit from participating in this workshop.

Event details:

• Lunch and materials provided

If you have any questions, please contact Wendi Line at wline@caron.org.

Meet the Presenter:

Wendi Line, B.Ed.
Sr. Coordinator of Education Alliance
Wendi Line leads Caron’s Education Alliance initiatives, guiding a team dedicated to developing and delivering impactful youth-focused programming.

She oversees the Youth Education Program, which provides support for children and teens impacted by a family member’s substance use. Wendi collaborates with schools, families, and community partners to promote prevention, resilience, and student support. Her leadership is grounded in a commitment to evidence-informed programming and meaningful outcomes for children and adolescents.

Wendi came to Caron in 2009 as a facilitator for the Children and Teens Program before moving into the Student Assistance Department in 2010. She started her career at Caron in direct services providing education in schools and then became a lead specialist and coordinator in 2021.

Prior to coming to Caron, she worked as an elementary school teacher in Colorado and later in Pennsylvania.

Wendi earned her Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, Kutztown, and has an Advanced Certificate of Professional Development from the Pennsylvania Association of Student Assistance Professionals.