Power of Prevention Conference, Sunday, December 7th at Gates Middle School
The Power of Prevention Summit is FREE to attend for parents, caregivers, coaches, teachers, clergy, and others committed to raising children. The goal of this prevention summit is to build skills among adults which can impact specific risk and protective factors in children. Participants can register for a breakout workshop of their choice. Don’t miss this special opportunity to learn from EXPERTS in the field. We have organized the content into a single afternoon for busy parents, caregivers, teachers, clergy and coaches.
Free Childcare/Open Gym will be offered through Scituate Recreation for children ages 3 & up. Children must be toilet trained. Limited space is available. Registration is required.
Power of Prevention Conference, Sunday, December 7th at Gates Middle School
12:30 -1:00pm Check In: At Lester J. Gates Middle School Lobby, Pick Up Resource Packet, Childcare Drop-off at the Gates Middle School Gymnasium, Explore resource tables and grab a snack.
1:00pm Keynote Presentation: The Teen Brain
2:15pm Breakout Workshop - Pre-register for workshop of your choice:
#1 Starting Early:
Prevention Strategies with Elementary-aged Children with Lindsay Newton, LICSW
#2 The Middle School Years:
Understanding the Risk and Protective Factor Framework with Annmarie Galvin, Scituate FACTS
#3 Navigating High School:
Real-Life Scenarios and How Parents Can Model and Respond with Steve Maguire, M.Ed.
#4 Young Adults + Families:
Stories of Recovery and New Models of Treatment and Support with a Panel from South Shore Peer Recovery
3:15pm Program Ends!
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Free childcare/open gym is offered through Scituate Recreation. Ages 3+. Please note all children attending must be able to use the bathroom independently.
Guiding Good Choices (Fall Evening Workshop - 4 of 4)
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.
Guiding Good Choices (Fall Evening Workshop - 3 of 4)
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.
Guiding Good Choices (Fall Evening Workshop - 2 of 4)
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.
Guiding Good Choices (Fall Evening Workshop - 1 of 4)
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.
Guiding Good Choices (March Evening Workshop - 4 of 4)
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.
Guiding Good Choices (March Evening Workshop - 3 of 4)
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.
Guiding Good Choices (March Evening Workshop - 2 of 4)
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.
Guiding Good Choices (March Evening Workshop - 1 of 4)
Facilitators: Paulette Marino, School Adjustment Counselor, SPS
Sgt. Amanda O’Shea, Scituate Police Department
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
Guiding Good Choices (January Evening Workshop - 4 of 4)
Facilitators: Lindsay Newton, Gates School Adjustment Counselor
Room 1005, Gates Dining Commons
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, January 9.
Guiding Good Choices (January Evening Workshop - 3 of 4)
Facilitators: Lindsay Newton, Gates School Adjustment Counselor
Meet in Dining Commons and move to Room 1005 after pizza
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, January 9.
Guiding Good Choices (January Evening Workshop - 2 of 4)
Facilitators: Lindsay Newton, Gates School Adjustment Counselor
Room 1005, Gates Middle School
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, January 9.
Guiding Good Choices (January Evening Workshop - 1 of 4)
Facilitators: Lindsay Newton, Gates School Adjustment Counselor
Room 1005, Gates Middle School
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
Power of Prevention Summit 2019
Click below to register for a play by the Improbable Players - plus workshops for teens and adults!
Free!
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Guiding Good Choices (October, Daytime Workshop 4 of 4)
Facilitator: Lindsay Newton, Gates School Adjustment Counselor
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 October 4.
Guiding Good Choices (October Daytime Workshop 3 of 4)
Facilitator: Lindsay Newton, Gates School Adjustment Counselor
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 October 4.
Guiding Good Choices (Sept/Oct Evening Workshop - 4 of 4)
Facilitator: Linda Nathan, LICSW, retired School Adjustment Counselor
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, September 25.
Guiding Good Choices (October, Daytime Workshop 2 of 4)
Facilitator: Lindsay Newton, Gates School Adjustment Counselor
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 October 4.
Guiding Good Choices ((Sept/Oct Evening Workshop - 3 of 4)
Facilitator: Linda Nathan, LICSW, retired School Adjustment Counselor
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
Guiding Good Choices (October 2019, Daytime Workshop 1 of 4)
Facilitator: Lindsay Newton, Gates School Adjustment Counselor
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). Scholarship available.
Scholarships available by simply emailing: scituateFACTS@gmail.com.
Barbara Quinlan
The Scituate FACTS Coalition
781 545-8825
bquinlan@scituatema.gov
Guiding Good Choices (Sept/Oct Evening Workshop - 2 of 4)
Facilitator: Linda Nathan, LICSW, retired School Adjustment Counselor
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 go to session one September 25.
Guiding Good Choices (Sept/Oct Evening Workshop - 1 of 4)
Facilitator: Linda Nathan, LICSW, retired School Adjustment Counselor
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