Small group zoom meeting for parents and caregivers.

The themes covered in this 6-week group are: Introduction to Developmental Relationships, Expressing Care, Challenging Growth, Providing Support, Sharing Power and Expanding Possibilities - all adapted for COVID times.

Facilitator: Annmarie Galvin, Scituate FACTS

Scituate FACTS is proud to partner with Scituate Public Schools to offer this award-winning Substance Use Prevention Workshop for Scituate parents and caregivers of children ages 9-15. Guiding Good Choices participants will get the latest data on local youth substance use, learn about the risk factors for addiction and, finally, acquire skills to build protection in their own families. Scituate families rave about this class! Parents and caregivers must attend all four classes the series.

Space is limited to small groups of 12 to allow for social distancing. $12.00 fee for the Family Guide may be paid at the first class (cash or check made payable to Town of Scituate).

Scholarships available by simply emailing: scituateFACTS@gmail.com.

For registration see session one, October 26.

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Facilitator: Annmarie Galvin, Scituate FACTS

Scituate FACTS is proud to partner with Scituate Public Schools to offer this award-winning Substance Use Prevention Workshop for Scituate parents and caregivers of children ages 9-15. Guiding Good Choices participants will get the latest data on local youth substance use, learn about the risk factors for addiction and, finally, acquire skills to build protection in their own families. Scituate families rave about this class! Parents and caregivers must attend all four classes the series.

You child or children ages 9-15 twill atend this Session Three for a fun refusal skills practice. We will have time to plan safety precautions and expectations!

Space is limited to small groups of 12 adults to allow for social distancing. A maxiumum of 25 participants in total on this meeting date in accordance with indoor meeting guidelines during COVID.

$12.00 fee for the Family Guide may be paid at the first class (cash or check made payable to Town of Scituate).

Scholarships available by simply emailing: scituateFACTS@gmail.com.

For registration see session one, October 26.

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Facilitator: Annmarie Galvin, Scituate FACTS

Scituate FACTS is proud to partner with Scituate Public Schools to offer this award-winning Substance Use Prevention Workshop for Scituate parents and caregivers of children ages 9-15. Guiding Good Choices participants will get the latest data on local youth substance use, learn about the risk factors for addiction and, finally, acquire skills to build protection in their own families. Scituate families rave about this class! Parents and caregivers must attend all four classes the series. Please plan to bring your child or children ages 9-15 to Session Three (only) on Nov 9th for refusal skills practice.

Space is limited to small groups of 12 to allow for social distancing. $12.00 fee for the Family Guide may be paid at the first class (cash or check made payable to Town of Scituate).

Scholarships available by simply emailing: scituateFACTS@gmail.com.

For registration see session one, October 26.

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Or, Dial by phone: +1 646 558 8656

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The entire community is invited to learn more about our collaborative approach to reducing substance misuse among youth in Scituate! These meetings are the best way to learn about Coalition strategies, make suggestions, and connect with volunteer opportunities - both big and small.

October 28th Meeting Agenda (draft):
• Brief Overview of 2020 YRBS Survey Data – prevalence of substance use among Scituate Youth in grades 7-12
• Summary of problem areas and risk factors
• Plans to kick-off “Underage Drinking Task Force”
• Call for Volunteers – Friends of Scituate FACTS – Annual Giving

Please email Annmarie Galvin with any questions: agalvin@scituatema.gov

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Facilitator: Annmarie Galvin, Scituate FACTS

Scituate FACTS is proud to partner with Scituate Public Schools to offer this award-winning Substance Use Prevention Workshop for Scituate parents and caregivers of children ages 9-15. Guiding Good Choices participants will get the latest data on local youth substance use, learn about the risk factors for addiction and, finally, acquire skills to build protection in their own families. Scituate families rave about this class! Parents and caregivers must attend all four classes the series. Please plan to bring your child or children ages 9-15 to Session Three (only) on Nov 9th for refusal skills practice.

Space is limited to small groups of 12 to allow for social distancing. $12.00 fee for the Family Guide may be paid at the first class (cash or check made payable to Town of Scituate). Scholarships available by simply emailing: scituateFACTS@gmail.com.

REGISTER HERE

The Town of Scituate, Scituate FACTS Coalition, and South Shore Peer Recovery welcome all to a service on International Overdose Awareness Day, Monday, August 31, 2020 at 5:45am at the Old Scituate Lighthouse, 100 Lighthouse Road, Scituate Harbor.

The sunrise service will acknowledge police officers, firefighters, emergency room workers, treatment providers, individuals in recovery, and members of the community groups who have been working to reduce fatal overdoses and help those who still suffer.

All communities are welcome, as we remember together. We will be adapting some elements to ensure safety for all. Information on grief support, Narcan access, as well as treatment and recovery resources, will be available online (instead of paper versions). Masks and social distancing are required. Rain or shine.

Day 2 for Group 2 ( Tuesday and Thursday) of the Scituate FACTS Youth Summer Camp for Instagram.

Participants must be available to attend both Tuesday and Thursday.

Think you know Insta? There's more to it! Participants will work with Taylor McCormack (SHS Class of 1996, U of Delaware 2020) to learn about analytics and how to build an online strategy. Adding youth messaging and their own images, this group will develop awesome campaigns for our Youth Instagram Account using the Canva app!

Please provide parent/caregiver email for required forms.

Space is limited to 10 youth to comply with state COVID guidance.

Entering high school in the fall (Scituate resident or SPS students only).

Please see Tuesday, July 14 for registration link.

Youth Instagram Summer Camp (Monday and Wednesday Group)

Day 2 of 2 (4 hours total)

Participants must be available to attend both Monday and Wednesday.

Think you know Insta? There's more to it! Participants will work with Taylor McCormack (SHS Class of 1996, U of Delaware 2020) to learn about analytics and how to build an online strategy. Adding youth messaging and their own images, this group will develop awesome campaigns for our Youth Instagram Account using the Canva app!

Please provide parent/caregiver email for required forms.

Space is limited to 10 youth to comply with state COVID guidance.

Entering high school in the fall (Scituate resident or SPS students only).

See Monday, July 13 for registration link.

Day 1 for Group 2 ( Tuesday and Thursday) of the Scituate FACTS Youth Summer Camp for Instagram.

Participants must be available to attend both Tuesday and Thursday.

Think you know Insta? There's more to it! Participants will work with Taylor McCormack (SHS Class of 1996, U of Delaware 2020)to learn about analytics and how to build an online strategy. Adding youth messaging and their own images, this group will develop awesome campaigns for our Youth Instagram Account using Canva app!

Please provide parent/caregiver email for required forms.

Space is limited to 10 youth to comply with state COVID guidance.

Entering high school in the fall (Scituate resident or SPS students only).

Youth Instagram Summer Camp (Monday and Wednesday Group)

Day 1 of 2 (4 hours total)

Participants must be available to attend both Monday and Wednesday.

Think you know Insta? There's more to it! Participants will work with Taylor McCormack (SHS Class of 1996, U of Delaware 2020) to learn about analytics and how to build an online strategy. Adding youth messaging and their own images, this group will develop awesome campaigns for our Youth Instagram Account using the Canva app!

Please provide parent/caregiver email for required forms.

Space is limited to 10 youth to comply with state COVID guidance.

Entering high school in the fall (Scituate resident or SPS students only).

Marijuana Myths & Facts Camp - A riff off last year's camp on vaping. Participants will tell us what teenagers think about cannabis. Then we will apply some "where-do-your-facts come-from" savvy to see what's what. This session includes a visit from a Scituate Police Drug Recognition Officer - and a chance to try out Weed Goggles.

Please provide parent/caregiver email for required forms.
Space is limited to 10 youth to comply with state COVID guidance.
Entering high school in the fall (Scituate resident or SPS students only).

Many children in Scituate are being raised by grandparents or family members other than their biological Mom and Dad.  These adults and children have unique issues that arise. This Scituate Public Schools-based support group is designed to address the issues that are common for family members raising other family member’s children, and for children being raised by loved ones other than their parents.  Support groups are a wonderful way to be with others who are in a similar situation. 

Each month, participants meet as a large group for a pizza dinner. Then, the adults and children (grouped by age) meet separately with School Counselors.  Children engage in fun gym activities or crafts designed for the various ages. The Loved Ones group meets during the school year, on the Second Tuesday of the month, from 6:00-8:00pm at Jenkins Elementary School. Children of all ages from all schools participate, including pre-school aged siblings. 

Loved Ones Raising Loved Ones
Jenkins Elementary School
54 Vinal Avenue, Scituate
Second Tuesday of the Month, from 6:00-8:00pm

2020 meeting dates below:

January 14, 2020

February 11, 2020

March 10, 2020

April 14, 2020

May 12, 2020

Please contact School Adjustment Counselor Allison Horton to learn more about Loved Ones or RSVP.

Direct phone number: 781 545-4910 ext. 61516
Email: ahorton@scit.org

Many children in Scituate are being raised by grandparents or family members other than their biological Mom and Dad.  These adults and children have unique issues that arise. This Scituate Public Schools-based support group is designed to address the issues that are common for family members raising other family member’s children, and for children being raised by loved ones other than their parents.  Support groups are a wonderful way to be with others who are in a similar situation. 

Each month, participants meet as a large group for a pizza dinner. Then, the adults and children (grouped by age) meet separately with School Counselors.  Children engage in fun gym activities or crafts designed for the various ages. The Loved Ones group meets during the school year, on the Second Tuesday of the month, from 6:00-8:00pm at Jenkins Elementary School. Children of all ages from all schools participate, including pre-school aged siblings. 

Loved Ones Raising Loved Ones
Jenkins Elementary School
54 Vinal Avenue, Scituate
Second Tuesday of the Month, from 6:00-8:00pm

2020 meeting dates below:

January 14, 2020

February 11, 2020

March 10, 2020

April 14, 2020

May 12, 2020

Please contact School Adjustment Counselor Allison Horton to learn more about Loved Ones or RSVP.

Direct phone number: 781 545-4910 ext. 61516
Email: ahorton@scit.org

This is a small group, psycho-educational support meeting for students to explore their own choices around marijuana use. In a supportive setting, students will learn strategies to make more positive choices, address adolescent issues pertaining to marijuana use, difficult decision-making, self-esteem, stress management, resiliency, goal-setting and motivation to change. Meetings are facilitated by Caron’s Student Assistance Program for 8 weeks.

The group will meet weekly during third lunch and H Block (12:44-1:39pm) on Fridays, February 14 through April 10 2020 (none during February vacation). Your child may miss some academic classes in order to participate in this group and will not be penalized. However, your child will be responsible for obtaining and completing any missed school work.  The group is a positive addition to your child’s school day.

If you feel that your child may benefit from this group, please contact Jen Lopes, School Adjustment Counselor at jlopes@scit.org at 781-545-8750 x 102 with any questions. A signed permission slip is required.

This special event is postponed. Thank you for your patience as we determine the best way to share this important information with Junior Prom-goers, parents and caregivers, and the entire community! Depending on the timing of the prom, part of the presentation may be shared via video! Standby!

Scituate FACTS has partnered with Scituate High School to organize a forum on this hot topic. Learn all about the Massachusetts Social Host Law, and ways that parents and other adults can work together to keep teenagers safe during prom and graduation season.

Students will present an overview of youth substance use trends in Scituate.

Then, Steve Maguire will moderate a Q&A Session with a panel of experts:
Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy Cruz
Scituate Deputy Police Chief Mark Thompson
Interim SHS Principal Dr. Lisa Maguire
Person in long-term recovery, and Director of South Shore Peer Recovery Center, Mark Mulhern

Amazing incentives will be offered for students and parent/caergivers in attendance, including:
* Free Raffles for 4 Prom Tickets, from the Friends of Scituate FACTS
* Gift Cards toward hair, make-up, tuxedo and flowers - and a Spray Tan Party for 6 from Pretty Bar!
* If enough students attend with a parent or guardian, they will earn an extra-early 11:30 am dismissal on May 8th (instead of the 1:00pm time for prom-goers).

Student athletes are all excused from team practice on this date, per AD Umbrianna! Be there!

This is a small group, psycho-educational support meeting for students to explore their own choices around marijuana use. In a supportive setting, students will learn strategies to make more positive choices, address adolescent issues pertaining to marijuana use, difficult decision-making, self-esteem, stress management, resiliency, goal-setting and motivation to change. Meetings are facilitated by Caron’s Student Assistance Program for 8 weeks.

The group will meet weekly during third lunch and H Block (12:44-1:39pm) on Fridays, February 14 through April 10 2020 (none during February vacation). Your child may miss some academic classes in order to participate in this group and will not be penalized. However, your child will be responsible for obtaining and completing any missed school work.  The group is a positive addition to your child’s school day.

If you feel that your child may benefit from this group, please contact Jen Lopes, School Adjustment Counselor at jlopes@scit.org at 781-545-8750 x 102 with any questions. A signed permission slip is required.

Facilitators: Paulette Marino, School Adjustment Counselor and Sgt. Amanda O’Shea, Scituate Police

Scituate FACTS is proud to partner with Scituate Public Schools to offer this award-winning Substance Use Prevention Workshop for Scituate parents and caregivers of children ages 9-15. Guiding Good Choices participants will get the latest data on local youth substance use, learn about the risk factors for addiction and, finally, acquire skills to build protection in their own families. Scituate families rave about this class! Parents and caregivers must attend all four classes the series. Please plan to bring your child or children ages 9-15 to Session Three (only) for refusal skills practice and pizza!

Space is limited to small groups of 20. $12.00 fee for the Family Guide may be paid at the first class (cash or check made payable to Town of Scituate).

Scholarships available by simply emailing: scituateFACTS@gmail.com.

Barbara Quinlan
The Scituate FACTS Coalition
781 545 8825
bquinlan@scituatema.gov

For registration see session one, March 10.

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 After school drop in program will run 2/7-3/27 from 2:40-4:30pm (except school vacation week Feb 21). School Counselor Nina Riley will lead the activities, along with Denyce Holley and youth counselors from the Recreation Department, and Scituate Police Officers. Students in grades 6-8 can enjoy crafts, pizza,/snack, gym games, ping pong, karaoke,music and more each week! Financial contributions are welcome to support this free program. Please contact the Friends of Scituate FACTS friendsofscitfacts@gmail.com to be a named sponsor or make a personal donation on their website www.friendsofscituatefacts.org. ~

This is a small group, psycho-educational support meeting for students to explore their own choices around marijuana use. In a supportive setting, students will learn strategies to make more positive choices, address adolescent issues pertaining to marijuana use, difficult decision-making, self-esteem, stress management, resiliency, goal-setting and motivation to change. Meetings are facilitated by Caron’s Student Assistance Program for 8 weeks.

The group will meet weekly during third lunch and H Block (12:44-1:39pm) on Fridays, February 14 through April 10 2020 (none during February vacation). Your child may miss some academic classes in order to participate in this group and will not be penalized. However, your child will be responsible for obtaining and completing any missed school work.  The group is a positive addition to your child’s school day.

If you feel that your child may benefit from this group, please contact Jen Lopes, School Adjustment Counselor at jlopes@scit.org at 781-545-8750 x 102 with any questions. A signed permission slip is required.

Facilitators: Paulette Marino,  School Adjustment Counselor and Sgt. Amanda O’Shea, Scituate Police

Scituate FACTS is proud to partner with Scituate Public Schools to offer this award-winning Substance Use Prevention Workshop for Scituate parents and caregivers of children ages 9-15. Guiding Good Choices participants will get the latest data on local youth substance use, learn about the risk factors for addiction and, finally, acquire skills to build protection in their own families. Scituate families rave about this class! Parents and caregivers must attend all four classes the series. Please plan to bring your child or children ages 9-15 to Session Three (only) for refusal skills practice and pizza!

Space is limited to small groups of 20. $12.00 fee for the Family Guide may be paid at the first class (cash or check made payable to Town of Scituate).

Scholarships available by simply emailing: scituateFACTS@gmail.com.

Barbara Quinlan
The Scituate FACTS Coalition
781 545 8825
bquinlan@scituatema.gov

For registration see session one, March 24.

BACK TO CALENDAR

This is a small group, psycho-educational support meeting for students to explore their own choices around marijuana use. In a supportive setting, students will learn strategies to make more positive choices, address adolescent issues pertaining to marijuana use, difficult decision-making, self-esteem, stress management, resiliency, goal-setting and motivation to change. Meetings are facilitated by Caron’s Student Assistance Program for 8 weeks.

The group will meet weekly during third lunch and H Block (12:44-1:39pm) on Fridays, February 14 through April 10 2020 (none during February vacation). Your child may miss some academic classes in order to participate in this group and will not be penalized. However, your child will be responsible for obtaining and completing any missed school work.  The group is a positive addition to your child’s school day.

If you feel that your child may benefit from this group, please contact Jen Lopes, School Adjustment Counselor at jlopes@scit.org at 781-545-8750 x 102 with any questions. A signed permission slip is required.

Please check your email for updates on this group which will move to online presentation at this time of social distancing.

Facilitators: Paulette Marino, School Adjustment Counselor, Sgt. Amanda O’Shea, Scituate Police

Scituate FACTS is proud to partner with Scituate Public Schools to offer this award-winning Substance Use Prevention Workshop for Scituate parents and caregivers of children ages 9-15. Guiding Good Choices participants will get the latest data on local youth substance use, learn about the risk factors for addiction and, finally, acquire skills to build protection in their own families. Scituate families rave about this class! Parents and caregivers must attend all four classes the series. Please plan to bring your child or children ages 9-15 to Session Three (only) for refusal skills practice and pizza!

Space is limited to small groups of 20. $12.00 fee for the Family Guide may be paid at the first class (cash or check made payable to Town of Scituate).

Scholarships available by simply emailing: scituateFACTS@gmail.com.

Barbara Quinlan
The Scituate FACTS Coalition
781 545 8825
bquinlan@scituatema.gov

For registration click on session one, March 10.

BACK TO CALENDAR

 After school drop in program will run 2/7-3/27 from 2:40-4:30pm (except school vacation week Feb 21). School Counselor Nina Riley will lead the activities, along with Denyce Holley and youth counselors from the Recreation Department, and Scituate Police Officers. Students in grades 6-8 can enjoy crafts, pizza,/snack, gym games, ping pong, karaoke,music and more each week! Financial contributions are welcome to support this free program. Please contact the Friends of Scituate FACTS friendsofscitfacts@gmail.com to be a named sponsor or make a personal donation on their website www.friendsofscituatefacts.org. ~