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Local Coalitions
Local Coalitions
SAFE Coalition
SAFE Coalition
Provides assistance locally with access to support, education, treatment and coping mechanisms impacted by substance use disorder.
Support Line: 508 488-8105
Brochure outlining SAFE programming and supports
Located in the Mosley Mill, l31 Hayward St, Franklin
Teen Substance Cessation Classroom
SAFE hosts a 2-day evidence-based program for teens struggling with alcohol or marijuana use, or mental health.
Currently also offering clinical support at no cost through a partnership with Wayside Youth and Family Support Services for those impacted by sexual or domestic violence, and children impacted by substance use.
Healthy KP
Healthy KP
Local coalition, established in 2018, with interested parent and community volunteers, in partnership with King Philip Schools Administration. A Drug Free Communities grant recipient in January 2021.
Vision: KP Youth living substance free.
Mission: Empower the KP community to live a healthy, substance free life through youth leadership, education, training, policy, and support.
Program Director, Kip Lewis lewisk@kingphilip.org
Program Coordinator, Karen Becker beckerk@kingphilip.org
President, Wayne Burt weburt53@gmail.com
Meet third Wednesday of the month
State Helpline
State Helpline
Massachusetts Substance Use Helpline
Massachusetts Substance Use Helpline
800 327-5050
Statewide, public free resource for finding substance use treatment and recovery services.
Monday through Friday, 8:00 am- 10:00 pm
Weekends, 8:00 am-6:00 pm
Language interpreters are always available - Helpline services are anonymous and free.
SA3531 AdolescentQuickGuide_v2_11.02.22 (1).pdfResources for Quitting Vaping
Resources for Quitting Vaping
This is Quitting powered by truth is a free and confidential texting program for young people who vape.
Text "VapeFreeMass" to 88709 to get started.
My Life, My Quit has youth coach specialists trained to help young people by phone or text. Call or text "Start My Quit" to 855-891-9989 for free and confidential help. For more information or to sign up online, visit mylifequit.com
Resources for Learning
Resources for Learning
“What Parents Should Know About Social Host Issues”
SOCIAL HOST LIABILITY AN EDUCATIONAL VIDEO FOR PARENTS
Video from Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey to educate parents about their liability if alcohol or marijuana are allowed to be consumed in their home.
Partnership for Drug- Free Kids: drugfree.org
Provides substantial information for parents on brain development, how to talk to your teen, risk factors, drug information and more.
For example: Preventing Teen Drug Use: How to Spot the Early Warning Signs.
Addiction Resources for Children, Teens and Families
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
Know the RIsks: E-Cigarettes and Young People https://e-cigarettes.surgeongeneral.gov/
Tips for talking with your child, facts, research and other resources.
Talk with your teen about e-cigarettes
Website of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, created through a partnership between the Office of the U.S Surgeon General and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Office on Smoking and Health.
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
Answering the Burning Questions: What Parents, Students and Educators Need to Know About Vaping and Tobacco Use
Topics:
what’s driving the current youth nicotine addiction crisis,
how tobacco use and nicotine affect brain development, mental health and performance,
signs and risk factors for youth vaping and other tobacco use,
how to talk to young people about vaping and other tobacco use,
tobacco industry targeting of Black, LGBTQ and other communities,
resources to fight back
Video recording of event held on Aug. 18, 2021.
Support Groups Related to Substance Use
Support Groups Related to Substance Use
Free online learning platform for families whose loved one struggles with drugs or alcohol. (free for Mass Residents through sponsorship by Massachusetts Bureau of Substance Use Services).
Virtual training In CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training) Model for families.
Offering Recovery Coaching, Individual Counseling, Support for families and loved ones, Referrals to treatment, Recovery Centered Yoga and Peer-run workshops. Groups virtually and in-person.
12 Main Street Milford,
508-552-8080
Alanon- For anyone worried about someone's drinking problem.
Chat live with other teens in any of the scheduled meetings! Young people aged 13 to 18 who have been affected by someone else’s drinking are invited to share experience, strength and hope with other teens.
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