September is Emergency Preparedness Month! Thank you to Mark Maloni and Nick Licata from the Western …
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Stretch Your Summer 2022 Food Budget
We have all noticed our grocery bills going up! Knowing that many families are looking for ways to …
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6 Tips for Avoiding Tick Bites
Summer is in full swing, which means a lot of us are getting outdoors more and enjoying time in the …
Summer 2022: Options for Youth, Kids, and Young Adults
Looking for activities for a young person for the summer? You’re not alone! We have heard from …
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Resources on Screen Time, Social Media, and Mental Health (Updated 2022)
Coalitions in our region that work to promote youth health, prevent youth substance use, and support …
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Got Unused Medications? How to Get Rid of them and Why it’s Important! (2022)
What is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day? On Take Back Day, community members are …
Mental Health Resources
If you or a family member are experiencing mental health challenges, you are not …
Restorative Practices in Schools
Several schools in Western Massachusetts have adopted aspects of restorative practices and …
Local Volunteer Opportunities for Youth (and Adults)
For many people, volunteering is one of the most fulfilling ways to stay involved in the local …
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Simple Fall and Winter Recipes
These easy recipes are a hit with people of all ages and use local produce! Local families say that …
Got Unused Medication? How to Get Rid of it and Why it’s Important!
What is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day? On Take Back Day, community members are …
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Resources for Building Healthy Relationships and Addressing Partner Abuse
Isolation is a key risk for increased abuse and violence within abusive relationships, and many …
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COVID Testing: When to Get Tested and Where to Go
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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COVID Q & A with Nurse Lisa White
For our late August issue of Coalition Connections, we asked Lisa White (pictured right), one of the …
Returning to School In-Person: Tips from Local Families
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 of All Ages Involved in Cooking
Getting kids more involved in meal prep requires adult supervision, but it can be fun - and it’s …
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What Does It Mean to Quarantine?
This post originally appeared in slightly different form in Coalition Connections #22 on December …
Grief, Loss, and Missed Milestones During COVID
Grieving a Loved One During COVID If a loved one died during the pandemic or you are continuing …
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Winter School Vacation: Tips for Parents and Caregivers
School breaks can be challenging for working parents and caregivers any year, and this year is …
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Engaging Activities for Youth: Winter 2020-2021
Updated December 20, 2020 Many adults and youth are understandably concerned about youth mental …
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Winter Holidays During COVID
Updated December, 2021 As you probably know, the number of COVID cases is increasing rapidly …
Face Coverings and Masks
Originally published May, 2020. Updated November, 2020 The November, 2020 Governor's Order …
Thanksgiving During COVID
Updated throughout November leading up to the holiday. As we approach Thanksgiving, the number …
Raising Kids During COVID: Healthy Coping When Stress is High
Stress and feeling more isolated can lead to more drinking, opioid use, and other substance use, so …
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Creating New Traditions for COVID and Beyond
Holidays and other important events are different during covid.How do we make them special? If …
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Halloween – New Traditions
Apple bobbing is out! But there are lots of other things to do! Tips The FRCOG's Safety Tips: …
FAMILY Dinner DAY
From The Parent Education Workgroup of the Communities That Care Coalition Family Dinner Day is …
Back to School 2020: Remote Learning Reboot
Many public school educators are immersed right now in preparations for a new school year that …
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Back to School 2020: Getting Students and Families Ready
About a month from now, a new school year will begin. This year is like no other, and families …
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Tips for Reducing Stress and Boosting Happiness
Healthy stress reduction, supporting each other, and reducing stigma so people feel more comfortable …
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