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If you have local trainings or events you want to list on this page, please contact Briana Keating at bkeating@baystatecs.org.

 

Nov
7
Wed
QPR Training: Practical and Proven Suicide Prevention Training @ Weymouth Police Department: Training Room - 1st Floor
Nov 7 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
On Wednesday, November 7 from 1:30pm-3:30pm, Weymouth Substance Abuse Prevention Team will hold a QPR Training at the Weymouth Police Department.
QPR, Standing for Question, Persuade, Refer, instruction will be provided by the QPR Institute, a practical and proven suicide prevention education program. For further information, please visit www.qprinstitute.com.
Training will be provided by Paul Williams, a Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator, from the Weymouth Health Department.
Free Tickets Required. Please Register.
Nov
28
Wed
Braintree Community Partnership on Substance Abuse Meeting @ Braintree Town Hall
Nov 28 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
The Braintree Community Partnership on Substance Use is a group of individuals committed to:

  • Minimizing youth access to alcohol, tobacco, nicotine delivery devices, marijuana, opioids and other drugs
  • Supporting individuals and families struggling with addiction.

The Braintree Community Partnership on Substance Use meets from 6:30pm to 8pm in the Cahill Auditorium at Town Hall on or around the fourth Wednesday of the month (with the exception of July and December).

Interested in becoming a member?
Please contact:
Lyn Frano, Substance Use Prevention Coordinator
Email: lfrano@braintreema.gov

Dec
19
Wed
Long Night Service @ Old South Union Church
Dec 19 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm

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).

Jan
7
Mon
Milton Public Schools PARENT Speakers Series @ Milton High School Auditorium
Jan 7 @ 6:30 pm

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

 

Jan
16
Wed
MIAA 3rd Annual Opioid Misuse Prevention Conference @ Doubletree Hotel
Jan 16 @ 7:30 am – 1:30 pm

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 

Jan
31
Thu
MSAPC Kickoff of Parent Campaign to Reduce Underage Drinking @ BID- Milton Hospital
Jan 31 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

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!

Feb
27
Wed
Braintree Community Partnership on Substance Abuse Meeting @ Braintree Town Hall
Feb 27 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
The Braintree Community Partnership on Substance Use is a group of individuals committed to:

  • Minimizing youth access to alcohol, tobacco, nicotine delivery devices, marijuana, opioids and other drugs
  • Supporting individuals and families struggling with addiction.

The Braintree Community Partnership on Substance Use meets from 6:30pm to 8pm in the Cahill Auditorium at Town Hall on or around the fourth Wednesday of the month (with the exception of July and December).

Interested in becoming a member?
Please contact:
Lyn Frano, Substance Use Prevention Coordinator
Email: lfrano@braintreema.gov

The Science of the Happiness: Catherine Sanderson @ Braintree Town Hall
Feb 27 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
If your new year’s resolution is to enhance your mental health and wellness, you won’t want to miss “The Science of Happiness.” Author Catherine Sanderson, PhD, will share cutting edge research from the field of positive psychology on the factors that predict (and do not predict) happiness as well as practical and relatively easy ways to increase psychological well-being. Copies of her latest book, The Positive Shift, will be available.
Sponsored by Mayor Joseph C. Sullivan and the Braintree Community Partnership on Substance use.
Mar
5
Tue
Milton Parent Speaker Series: “Romaine Calm: Tips for Feeding Your Family for Health” with Tara McCarthy, MS, RDN, LDN. @ Milton High School Auditorium
Mar 5 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Come hear Tara McCarthy (MPS parent) provide tried and true strategies to feed your family. Whether your child is a toddler, or in high school and all the grades in between, Tara’s tips will take the stress out of meal times! She’ll also discuss the division of responsibility between the child and the parent when it comes to eating and making healthy choices. There will be food tasting in the lobby after the event. This event is free and open to the public.

Mar
20
Wed
Digital Citizenship: Cyberbullying and Sexting @ Braintree Town Hall
Mar 20 @ 9:30 pm – 10:30 pm

Why are digital issues so challenging for parents today? This presentation and discussion, led by Dr. Elizabeth Englander, will cover the myths that might be undermining parental confidence; broad issues to think about and why they matter (such as content, what is displaced by tech for today’s kids, the impact of tech on brain development and behavior and relationships); and how to talk to kids about living with technology. Everything is based on research, including rules & tips that parents/guardians rate as most successful.

All families, interested community members, are encouraged to attend.

Sponsored by: Norfolk District Attorney’s Office

Presented by: Braintree Alliance for Safe and Healthy Youth

Contact:

Melonie Bennett, Director of Health & Wellness; melonie.bennett@braintreeschools.org

Jean Afzali, Director of Nursing Services; jean.afzali@braintreeschools.org