Scituate OVERDOSE AWARENESS VIGIL
Sunrise at SCITUATE LIGHTHOUSE
5:45am on Monday 8/31
All welcome
The Town of Scituate, Scituate FACTS Coalition, and South Shore Peer Recovery announce a service on International Overdose Awareness Day, Monday, August 31, 2026 at 5:45am at the Old Scituate Lighthouse.
The Scituate service is open to all communities and will acknowledge police officers, firefighters, emergency room workers, individuals in recovery, and members of the community groups who have been working to reduce fatal overdoses and help those who still suffer.
The non-sectarian service will be led by Christina Longman, pastor of Harbor United Methodist Church, and will include words of remembrance from community member Samantha Rubenstein and acoustic musicFree narcan kits, as well as information on grief support, substance use treatment and recovery resources, will be available before and after the service at the resource table in the parking lot.
11th Annual Scituate Overdose Awareness Vigil
Monday, August 31, 2026
5:45 – 6:30am
100 Lighthouse Road, Scituate Harbor, MA 02066
Please arrive by 5:30am for coffee and resources in the parking lot.
Service will begin at 5:45am on the jetty. Rain or shine.
Loved Ones Raising Loved Ones
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
Loved Ones Raising Loved Ones
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
Loved Ones Raising Loved Ones
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
Loved Ones Raising Loved Ones
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
Loved Ones Raising Loved Ones
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
SHS Marijuana Intervention & Support (8 of 8)
Update! Due to scheduling challenges, this group will continue meeting through the end of January 2020.
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.
This is the only group planned for this school year. The group will meet weekly during third lunch and H Block (12:44-1:39pm) on Fridays, October 18 through December 18, 2019. 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 ot 781-545-8750 x 102 with any questions. A signed permission slip is required.
SHS Marijuana Intervention & Support (5 of 8)
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.
This is the only group planned for this school year. The group will meet weekly during third lunch and H Block (12:44-1:39pm) on Fridays, October 18 through December 18, 2019. 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 ot 781-545-8750 x 102 with any questions. A signed permission slip is required.
SHS Project Connect (6 of 7)
The group is designed as a supportive opportunity to empower students with the tools necessary to make more positive choices. The group will address adolescent issues pertaining to difficult decision-making, self-esteem, stress management, resiliency and goal-setting. The group will begin on October 16, 2019, and will meet on late-start Wednesdays for seven weeks. Your child will be responsible for obtaining and completing missed school work, if any.
If you feel that your child may benefit from this group, please contact Jen Lopes, School Adjustment Counselor for more information and a permission slip.
jlopes@scit.org
781-545-8750 x 102
SHS Project Connect (5 of 7)
The group is designed as a supportive opportunity to empower students with the tools necessary to make more positive choices. The group will address adolescent issues pertaining to difficult decision-making, self-esteem, stress management, resiliency and goal-setting. The group will begin on October 16, 2019, and will meet on late-start Wednesdays for seven weeks. Your child will be responsible for obtaining and completing missed school work, if any.
If you feel that your child may benefit from this group, please contact Jen Lopes, School Adjustment Counselor for more informationa and a permission slip.
jlopes@scit.org
781-545-8750 x 102
SHS Project Connect (4 of 7)
The group is designed as a supportive opportunity to empower students with the tools necessary to make more positive choices. The group will address adolescent issues pertaining to difficult decision-making, self-esteem, stress management, resiliency and goal-setting. The group will begin on October 16, 2019, and will meet on late-start Wednesdays for seven weeks. Your child will be responsible for obtaining and completing missed school work, if any.
If you feel that your child may benefit from this group, please contact Jen Lopes, School Adjustment Counselor for more informationa and a permission slip.
jlopes@scit.org
781-545-8750 x 102
SHS Marijuana Intervention & Support (3 of 8)
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.
This is the only group planned for this school year. The group will meet weekly during third lunch and H Block (12:44-1:39pm) on Fridays, October 18 through December 18, 2019. 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 ot 781-545-8750 x 102 with any questions. A signed permission slip is required.
SHS Project Connect (3 of 7)
The group is designed as a supportive opportunity to empower students with the tools necessary to make more positive choices. The group will address adolescent issues pertaining to difficult decision-making, self-esteem, stress management, resiliency and goal-setting. The group will begin on October 16, 2019, and will meet on late-start Wednesdays for seven weeks. Your child will be responsible for obtaining and completing missed school work, if any.
If you feel that your child may benefit from this group, please contact Jen Lopes, School Adjustment Counselor for more informationa and a permission slip.
jlopes@scit.org
781-545-8750 x 102
SHS Project Connect (2 of 7)
The group is designed as a supportive opportunity to empower students with the tools necessary to make more positive choices. The group will address adolescent issues pertaining to difficult decision-making, self-esteem, stress management, resiliency and goal-setting. The group will begin on October 16, 2019, and will meet on late-start Wednesdays for seven weeks. Your child will be responsible for obtaining and completing missed school work, if any.
If you feel that your child may benefit from this group, please contact Jen Lopes, School Adjustment Counselor for more informationa and a permission slip.
jlopes@scit.org
781-545-8750 x 102
SHS Marijuana Intervention & Support (1 of 8)
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.
This is the only group planned for this school year. The group will meet weekly during third lunch and H Block (12:44-1:39pm) on Fridays, October 18 through December 18, 2019. 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 ot 781-545-8750 x 102 with any questions. A signed permission slip is required.
SHS Project Connect Group (1 of 7)
The group is designed as a supportive opportunity to empower students with the tools necessary to make more positive choices. The group will address adolescent issues pertaining to difficult decision-making, self-esteem, stress management, resiliency and goal-setting. The group will begin on October 16, 2019, and will meet on late-start Wednesdays for seven weeks. Your child will be responsible for obtaining and completing missed school work, if any.
If you feel that your child may benefit from this group, please contact Jen Lopes, School Adjustment Counselor (jlopes@scit.org; 781-545-8750 x 102) with any questions and to obtain a permission slip.
4th Annual Overdose Awareness Vigil
4th Annual Overdose Awareness Vigil: Sunrise Service at Scituate Lighthouse
In partnership with South Shore Peer Recovery.
Free overdose prevention training and Narcan available after the service.
Project Connect: Vaping Cessation Groups
Project Connect is a 7-week nicotine cessation support group developed specifically for adolescents who wish to slow down or stop their use of vapes or cigarettes. Read more here.