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Somerville Positive Force (SPF)

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We are looking for energetic high school youth and middle-school youth leaders,  to serve as leaders as part of a team that addresses community issues related to underage drinking, drug use, and bullying.

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Student Health Surveys

• 2023 - Middle School 
• 2022 - High School
• 2021 - Middle School & High School
• 2020 - High School
• 2019 - Middle School
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• 2002 - High School

Resources

Emergency Resources

SAMHSA Hotline
1-800-662-HELP (4357)
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741
https://www.crisistextline.org/ 

Samaritans’ Hotline
Call or text (877) 870-4673
https://samaritanshope.org/get-help/feeling-suicidal/

Overdose Prevention & Narcan Administration Trainings

E-mail mmitchell@somervillema.gov to schedule a free overdose prevention & Narcan administration training to learn how to understand, recognize, and respond to a potential opioid-related overdose. Participants may receive free Narcan, fentanyl test strips, and CPR face shields for rescue breathing, while supplies last. Open to all Somerville residents & businesses.

Download or order free printed materials with free delivery: https://massclearinghouse.ehs.state.ma.us/category/ALCH.html

Learn About Addiction (Educational Resources)

 

• What is Addiction? (Video)
• https://www.shatterproof.org/learn/addiction-basics
• https://www.shatterproof.org/learn/addiction-prevention
• https://www.shatterproof.org/learn/read-watch-listen
• https://drugfree.org/article/spotting-drug-use

Find Help/Treatment

• https://connect.somervillehub.org/
• https://www.samhsa.gov/find-treatment
• https://findtreatment.gov/
• https://sadod.org/support-group-directory

Tobacco Regulations in Somerville

• Regulations Restricting the Sale of Tobacco and Nicotine Products
• Smoke-Free Workplace Law

The City of Somerville is part of the Six City Tobacco Initiative.

Tobacco and Vaping Quit Supports

• Adult Quit Supports: https://smokefree.gov
• Are you a parent of a young person who vapes? Caregivers can text QUIT to 847-278-9715 to sign up to receive text messages designed specifically for parents of vapers.
• For Teens: Text DITCHVAPE to 88709 or call 1-800-Quit-Now
  • Visit: https://teen.smokefree.gov/quit-vaping

Caregiver Supports

• MA Department of Public Health Resources for Parents (download or free shipping): https://massclearinghouse.ehs.state.ma.us/category/BSASYTH.html

The Power of Parents Program Information and Materials from MADD

• https://www.madd.org/the-solution/power-of-parents
• Talking With Your Highschooler About Alcohol: https://online.flippingbook.com/view/320259548/
• HABLE CON SU HIJO EN ÚLTIMOS AÑOS DE SECUNDARIA SOBRE EL ALCOHOL: https://online.flippingbook.com/view/246780115/
• Talking With Your Middle Schooler About Alcohol: https://online.flippingbook.com/view/320674603/
• HABLE CON SU PREADOLESCENTE SOBRE EL ALCOHOL: https://online.flippingbook.com/view/246972328/
• The Discussion Checklist from MADD: https://online.flippingbook.com/view/888121/
• Making Good Decisions Guide from MADD: Peer Pressure, Friends and More: https://online.flippingbook.com/view/874764/4/

Community Experiences with Opioids and Other Substances: Insights and Recommendations

• Download "Community Experiences with Opioids and Other Substances: Insights and Recommendations"

Resources for Families and Friends

• Referral for HHS Support Services: https://form.jotform.com/220795856335062
  https://learn2cope.org
  https://www.shatterproof.org/find-help
  https://www.mass.gov/service-details/resources-for-families-and-friends
  https://drugfree.org/article/get-one-on-one-help/#gethelp1
  https://www.shatterproof.org/learn/read-watch-listen
  https://www.verywellmind.com/how-to-help-addicts-22238
  https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/tay-conversation-starters.pdf