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Be a Part of the National Effort to Reduce Prescription Drug Abuse. Bring your unused or expired medication for FREE and anonymous safe disposal.
Studies show that youth can begin a lifetime of drug addiction by simply opening the home medicine cabinet. Dropping off your unused medication can lower the risk of substance abuse in the community and protect the environment from potential hazards to the water supply.

What is collected?

• Prescription Medicines (pills, capsules, inhalers, ointments, and/or patches)
• Over-the counter medicines (pills, capsules, ointments, vitamins)
• Pet medications
• Sample medications
• Liquid medicines (must be in glass or leak proof container)

What is NOT collected?

• • Aerosols
  • Syringes (sharps/needles) [Free disposal @ Manet Community Health, 110 W. Squantum St. OR ($7-$15 fee charge) @Quincy Health Dept.]

For your privacy you need to:

• • Bring the medicine in its original bottle with your name/numbers blacked out
  • OR, place medicine in a zip-lock clear, disposal bag

Collection event is made possible by:
The City of Quincy: Health, Police, and Public Works Departments
Impact Quincy a program of Bay State Community Services
With support from: The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the SAMHSA Support Program Grants

If you’re looking for a space of peace, hope, and healing during the hectic holiday season, Old South Union Church invites you to join the Long Night service.

Gather in the sanctuary at Old South Union Church for a time of singing classic Christmas songs, silent reflection, communion, and healing prayer, anointing with oil, and laying on of hands for those who wish to partake. All parts of this service, including Holy Communion, are open to everyone, but you can also feel free to not participate in certain parts of the service that might be outside your comfort zone.

This is event is open to our entire community, both members of our church and others, so please invite friends, family, and loved ones to join us.

This service will take place Wednesday, December 19th at 7:30 pm at 25 Columbian Street, South Weymouth, 02190. For more information please contact Rev. Jennie (jennie@osuchurch.org) or Rev. Larry (larry@osuchurch.org).

Together we can make our voices heard in the national discussion about education, childhood, and health success for our students. Learn more at http://www.racetonowhere.com/epostcard/7682

Keynote Address: School Based Prevention and Intervention Programming by Fred Muench, President and CEO Partnership for Drug-Free Kids

Who should attend?

• Student Leaders
• School Administrators
• Wellness Coordinators and Educators
• Athletic Directors
• Coaches
• Nurses
• Guidance Personnel
• Club Advisors
• School Resource Officers

For more information, http://www.miaa.net/gen/miaa_generated_bin/documents/basic_module/Opioid_Conference_flier2.pdf 

Learn about the launch of the Milton Substance Abuse Prevention Collaborative’s (MSAPC) new campaign! The next meeting of the Milton Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition will be held on Thursday, January 31 at 7 pm at Beth Israel Deaconess – Milton Hospital, in the Nangeroni Conference Room. The meeting will feature the Coalition’s new Parent Campaign to reduce underage drinking.

Parents and guardians of school age students Kindergarten through 12th grade are strongly encouraged to participate. Critical parenting information, tips and guidance will be highlighted. Get a sneak-peak at www.rethinkthedrinks.org.

Coalition meetings are open to the public and everyone is welcome. Save the date and see you then!