Safely storing cannabis, edibles, and medications in your home protects children, youth, and pets. …
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Safely storing cannabis, edibles, and medications in your home protects children, youth, and pets. …
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month. The importance of supporting everyone's mental health …
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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is coming up on April 22! Here is some info about how …
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Concerned about youth vaping? So are we. We have been hearing from our partners at local schools, …
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February Public School Vacation 2023 Museums are a great option for indoor fun and education, …
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By Ilana Gerjuoy, 4SC Coordinator Community Action Youth & Workforce …
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We want everyone to be able to be warm and safe this winter. With increasing home heating costs, …
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September is Emergency Preparedness Month! Thank you to Mark Maloni and Nick Licata from the Western …
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We have all noticed our grocery bills going up! Knowing that many families are looking for ways to …
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Looking for activities for a young person for the summer? You’re not alone! We have heard from …
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Coalitions in our region that work to promote youth health, prevent youth substance use, and support …
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What is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day? On Take Back Day, community members are …
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If you or a family member are experiencing mental health challenges, you are not …
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During February, 2022, our colleagues at The Communities That Care Coalition (CTC) are highlighting …
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Several schools in Western Massachusetts have adopted aspects of restorative practices and …
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VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUP SCHEDULESUPPORT GROUPS FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS …
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These easy recipes are a hit with people of all ages and use local produce! Local families say that …
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What is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day? On Take Back Day, community members are …
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Updated October 2022 If you or someone you know has been affected by an abusive relationship, …
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As cold and flu season ramps up in the midst of the pandemic, a lot of us are wondering when to get …
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For our late August issue of Coalition Connections, we asked Lisa White (pictured right), one of the …
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A year into the pandemic, some local kids and teens have been back at school in person for a while, …
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Getting kids more involved in meal prep requires adult supervision, but it can be fun - and it’s …
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By David Sullivan, Northwestern District Attorney and Laurie Loisel, Director of Outreach and …
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This post originally appeared in slightly different form in Coalition Connections #22 on December …
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Grieving a Loved One During COVID If a loved one died during the pandemic or you are continuing …
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We are so grateful to the many food service heroes who have made grab-and-go meals available to …
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School breaks can be challenging for working parents and caregivers any year, and this year is …
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Updated December 20, 2020 Many adults and youth are understandably concerned about youth mental …
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Updated December, 2021 As you probably know, the number of COVID cases is increasing rapidly …