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SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL RECOVERY MONTH! 

National Recovery Month is an international observance held every September to educate people about how substance use and mental health services can enable individuals and their families to live healthy and rewarding lives. This observance celebrates the millions of people in recovery from mental health and substance use issues, reminding us that behavioral health is an essential component to overall health, that prevention works, treatment is effective, and people can, and do, recover.

Now in its 31st year, Recovery Month celebrates the gains made by people in recovery, and the improvements made by those who are managing other health conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, asthma, and heart disease.

This year, A.R.T. (Addiction Recovery Team) has created a 30-Day Challenge, with daily activities including taking a walk, reading, sharing and calling loved ones.  Please CLICK HERE to learn more about the 30-Day Challenge!

On Monday, August 31st from 6:45-8pm Safe Harbor & Paul Pratt Memorial Library hosted their Annual International Overdose Awareness Annual Candlelight Vigil at Cohasset Common. 

Special Guest Speakers included Rev. Karen Bailey-Francois, Second Congregational Church, Annemarie Whilton, Chair, Safe Harbor Cohasset Coalition, and Christen Poole, Community Member. Music was performed by students Lauren Ravanesi & Mateo Reyes. 
Please click on the butterfly to view pictures from the vigil. 

HOW PARENTS CAN SET THE STAGE FOR SUBSTANCE USE PREVENTION THIS SCHOOL YEAR

By Christine Storm, Director of Community Education, Caron, August, 2020

"When it comes to substance use, this is one area where you don’t want to let down your guard and get lax. Would you let your child play football without a helmet? Would you let them snowboard down a black diamond without a helmet? No, because you want to protect them from damaging their brain."

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FAMILY RESOURCES FOR REMOTE LEARNING

By Child Mind Institute, August 2020

"Clinicians from {Child Mind's} Learning and Development Center have organized resources for parents who are suddenly responsible for the home school environment. These resources, broken down by age groups, include academic materials, worksheets, activities, videos, games, and more."

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2020 UNDER THE RIGHT INFLUENCE-A GUIDE FOR PARENTS & GUARDIANS

Sponsored by Youth Health Connection,South Shore FACTS, Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office, Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office, SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions), Caron Treatment Centers, South Shore Health

Studies show that parents extensively influence their teen’s lives and decisions. Learning to talk and listen to your teen can help prevent them from making poor choices, some with life-altering consequences. This free downloadable guide provides tips to parents and caregivers, information about effects of substance misuse, how to prepare your teen to make positive choices, and more.  

To read or download, please CLICK HERE.  This and other resources can be found on the "Resources" page on our website (button below).

CVS HEALTH ENHANCES PRESCRIPTION DRUG SECURITY IN MASSACHUSETTS

By CVS Health, PR Newswire, August 2020

"As part of an ongoing commitment to helping build healthier and safer communities, CVS Health today announced the expansion of two initiatives aimed at reducing the potential for misuse and diversion of prescription medications in Massachusetts."

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