EDUCATION AND WORKSHOPS

SUPPORT GROUPS | VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES | EDUCATION AND WORKSHOPS | COMMUNITY EVENTS

GUIDING GOOD CHOICES (FAMILIES)
4-part skills group for parents and caregivers of 9-15 year olds. A key offering of Scituate FACTS! More than 500 families have completed the prevention skills workshop so far! Guiding Good Choices is a four-part workshop designed to educate parents and caregivers of 9-15 year olds about the risks for developing substance use disorder. The Guiding Good Choices program is based on 30 years of prevention research to target ways for parents and caregivers to mitigate risks for substance use and other problem behaviors among children. Workshop facilitators will share the latest SPS substance use data from anonymous student surveys. Then, over the course of four weeks, parents and caregivers will learn effective parenting techniques, family management strategies, and how to communicate peer pressure refusal skills to their children. The development of these specific skills has been linked to delayed onset or reduction of adolescent substance use, and lower rates of depression among families who complete the workshop. Daytime and Evening offerings are planned throughout the school year. Participation and pizza is free, thanks to support from the Friends of Scituate FACTS!

Additional groups will be offered in Fall 2026.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS CURRICULUM AT SCITUATE PUBLIC SCHOOLS (YOUTH)
SPS students in grades K through grade 12 have health education that covers a wide variety of topics over time, including Substance Misuse Prevention, Mental Health and Emotional Health. An overview of Substance Misuse Prevention topics covered in wellness classes is available in a printable PDF format.

POWER OF PREVENTION (ADULT COMMUNITY MEMBERS)
November 22, 2026 at Gates Middle School - Save the date!

PRE-PROM EVENT (AGES 12+ COMMUNITY MEMBERS)

STAKEHOLDER TRAININGS (ADULT COMMUNITY MEMBERS)
Scituate FACTS identifies best practices in substance misuse prevention and early intervention, and provides learning opportunities for our partners. Some examples include: Beverage Alcohol Training for package store employees, Drug Recognition Expert training for police officers, Cannabis Use Disorder training for healthcare providers, Screening Brief Intervention & Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) training for school nurses, and more.

SUBSTANCE FREE ATHLETICS (SHS ATHLETES, COACHES, CAREGIVERS)
New for the 2026-27 school year! “Substance-Free Athletics” is a nationally recognized youth prevention program focused on high school athletes and the potential impact of substance use on individuals and teams. The program identifies three key partners - Athletes, Coaches, and Caregivers - and offers specialized content for each group. Scituate High School is thrilled to partner with Scituate FACTS, the Scituate Police Department, and our health educators to bring these trainings to our community this year. The program will replace the typical Meet the Coaches presentation, with all-new information to help adult participants better understand the teen brain, modern substance use, and athletic performance science. An explanation of the District, MIAA and Patriot League substance use policies will make expectations and consequences clear to all stakeholders. We are thrilled to welcome Sergeant Mike Prouty of the Scituate Police Department and other SHS athletic alumni for this important discussion.

Fall 2026 Presentation Slides

Please contact Coalition Staff to learn more about ongoing learning opportunities for your sector.