• Dual Recovery Anonymous

    Dual Recovery Anonymous
    Center at the Heights 300 Hillside Avenue, Needham Heights, MA, United States

    Dual Recovery Anonymous™ is an independent, nonprofessional, Twelve Step, self-help membership organization for people with a dual diagnosis. Our goal is to help men and women who experience a dual illness. We are chemically dependent and we are also affected by an emotional or psychiatric illness. Both illnesses affect us in all areas of our […]

    Free
  • Through My Eyes: A Survivor’s Journey Through Domestic Abuse

    Powers Hall at Needham Town Hall 1471 Highland Ave., Needham, MA, United States

    Over the past 2 years, The Needham Domestic Violence Action Committee (DVAC) has been busy creating and filming a 5-part series on Domestic Violence- Through My Eyes: A Survivor’s Journey Through Domestic Abuse. DVAC was fortunate to have a survivor that was willing to engage in meaningful conversation with different experts in the field about […]

  • SPAN Winter Meeting

    Rosemary Recreation Complex 178 Rosemary Street, Needham, United States

    The Substance Prevention Alliance of Needham, in collaboration with the Needham Public Health Division will hold its winter meeting on Tuesday, December 9th at 8:30am. It is an in-person event taking place at the Rosemary Recreation Complex, 178 Rosemary Street. Registration is required. Click on this link to learn more.

  • Conversations with Your Middle Schooler: Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Talk About Substance Use

    Center at the Heights 300 Hillside Avenue, Needham Heights, MA, United States

    The Needham Public Health Division and the Substance Prevention Alliance of Needham (SPAN), in partnership with the Needham Youth & Family Services Department, are hosting Conversations with Your Middle Schooler: Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Talk About Substance Use. This free series, is designed for parents and caregivers of children in grades 5–8. This program […]

    Free
  • Conversations with Your Middle Schooler: Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Talk About Substance Use

    Center at the Heights 300 Hillside Avenue, Needham Heights, MA, United States

    The Needham Public Health Division and the Substance Prevention Alliance of Needham (SPAN), in partnership with the Needham Youth & Family Services Department, are hosting Conversations with Your Middle Schooler: Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Talk About Substance Use. This free series, is designed for parents and caregivers of children in grades 5–8. This program […]

    Free
  • Needham Parent Survey 2026

    📣 Needham Parents: Your Voice Matters!  2026 Parent Survey on Youth Substance Use Parents of students in Grades 6–12 — we invite you to participate in a brief, anonymous survey.   The Substance Prevention Alliance of Needham (SPAN), in partnership with the Needham Public Health Division, is gathering parent feedback on underage drinking, youth substance […]

  • The Addiction Inoculation: Raising Healthy Kids in a Culture of Dependence

    Powers Hall at Needham Town Hall 1471 Highland Ave., Needham, MA, United States

    For: Parents, Caregivers & Educators of Kids in Grades 6-12 Presenter: Jessica Lahey: Educator & Best-Selling Author of The Gift of Failure & The Addiction Inoculation, Recovery & Prevention Coach. She recently won the Research Society on Alcohol’s Media Award, “designed to recognize outstanding journalistic efforts of writers who cover empirical research on alcohol.” Jesscia will offer: […]

    Free
  • Community-Supported Phone Guidelines for Youth in Needham

    Virtual Event

    Needham Youth & Family Services (NYFS) and the Needham Public Health Division (NPHD) invite you to join our upcoming community conversation. In partnership with BME Strategies, a Massachusetts-based public health consulting firm, we are developing new recommendations for youth smartphone and social media use outside of school settings in Needham. Your input will ensure these […]

    Free
  • Conversations with Your Middle Schooler: Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Talk About Substance Use

    Center at the Heights 300 Hillside Avenue, Needham Heights, MA, United States

    The Needham Public Health Division and the Substance Prevention Alliance of Needham (SPAN), in partnership with the Needham Youth & Family Services Department, are hosting Conversations with Your Middle Schooler: Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Talk About Substance Use. This free series, is designed for parents and caregivers of children in grades 5–8. This program […]

    Free
  • Community-Supported Phone Guidelines for Youth in Needham

    Virtual Event

    Needham Youth & Family Services (NYFS) and the Needham Public Health Division (NPHD) invite you to join our upcoming community conversation. In partnership with BME Strategies, a Massachusetts-based public health consulting firm, we are developing new recommendations for youth smartphone and social media use outside of school settings in Needham. Your input will ensure these […]

    Free
  • Talking to kids ABOUT HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS

    Rosemary Recreation Complex 178 Rosemary Street, Needham, United States

    For parents, educators, and caregivers: It’s never too early—or too late—to talk to the young people in your life about relationships. This workshop will share strategies to help your child build skills to engage in healthy friendships and articulate and respect boundaries. Parents and caregivers will learn how to foster dialogue and engage young people […]

    Free
  • Talking to kids ABOUT HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS

    Rosemary Recreation Complex 178 Rosemary Street, Needham, United States

    For parents, educators, and caregivers: It’s never too early—or too late—to talk to the young people in your life about relationships. This workshop will share strategies to help your child build skills to engage in healthy friendships and articulate and respect boundaries. Parents and caregivers will learn how to foster dialogue and engage young people […]

    Free