Safely storing cannabis, edibles, and medications in your home protects children, youth, and pets. …
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Mental Health Awareness Month Resources
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. The importance of supporting everyone's mental health …
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Got Unused Medications? How to Get Rid of them and Why it’s Important! (2023)
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is coming up on April 22! Here is some info about how …
4SC in the News: Vaping Still an Issue for Young People (March 2023)
Concerned about youth vaping? So are we. We have been hearing from our partners at local schools, …
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Summer 2023: Camps and Activities for Children and Youth
Looking for activities for a young person for the summer? We know it can be hard to find time to …
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Local Museum Info for Families
February Public School Vacation 2023 Museums are a great option for indoor fun and education, …
Drop-In Space at Community Action Youth Programs in Greenfield
By Ilana Gerjuoy, 4SC Coordinator Community Action Youth & Workforce …
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Resources for Heating Your Home This Winter (2022-2023)
We want everyone to be able to be warm and safe this winter. With increasing home heating costs, …
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Emergency Preparedness is for Everyone
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
During spring, summer, and fall, a lot of us get outdoors and enjoy time in the woods, parks, and …
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
Updated October 2022 If you or someone you know has been affected by an abusive relationship, …
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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 …