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SUMMARY:5th Annual Needham Overdose Awareness Day Planning Committee
DESCRIPTION:The Needham Public Health Division\, in partnership with the Becca Schmill Foundation\, invites community members to help plan the 5th Annual Overdose Awareness Day Vigil at Memorial Park—a time to come together\, honor those we’ve lost to overdose\, and support one another in remembrance and hope. \nTuesday May 12 3-4 PM on Zoom. The committee meets 1-2 times a month until the event. \nIf you are interested in helping plan Needham’s Overdose Awareness Day events contact Angi MacDonnell\, Peer Support Specialist\, Needham Public Health Division\, at amacdonnell@needhamma.gov or 781-708-1752
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/5th-annual-needham-overdose-awareness-day-planning-committee/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Needham Public Health
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SUMMARY:Talking to kids ABOUT HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS
DESCRIPTION: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 in thinking critically about healthy and unhealthy relationships. This presentation will provide tools to initiate and continue these conversations and will connect participants with local resources that offer support and prevention services in the Needham community
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/talking-to-kids-about-healthy-relationships/2026-04-02/
LOCATION:Rosemary Recreation Complex\, 178 Rosemary Street\, Needham\, 02494\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Needham Public Health,Parenting
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SUMMARY:Talking to kids ABOUT HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS
DESCRIPTION: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 in thinking critically about healthy and unhealthy relationships. This presentation will provide tools to initiate and continue these conversations and will connect participants with local resources that offer support and prevention services in the Needham community
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/talking-to-kids-about-healthy-relationships/2026-03-31/
LOCATION:Rosemary Recreation Complex\, 178 Rosemary Street\, Needham\, 02494\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Needham Public Health,Parenting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T183000
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SUMMARY:Conversations with Your Middle Schooler: Why You Shouldn't Wait to Talk About Substance Use
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis program provides parents with practical information about underage drinking and other substance use\, along with guidance and strategies for having age-appropriate\, meaningful conversations with their children. Parents will have the opportunity to connect with one another and feel supported in navigating these conversations. \nSessions are scheduled on Monday evenings\, 6:30 – 7:45pm on January 26\, February 23\, & March 23 at The Center at the Heights\, 300 Hillside Ave\, Needham. \nPlease see the attached program flyer for registration details and additional information.
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/conversations-with-your-middle-schooler-why-you-shouldnt-wait-to-talk-about-substance-use/2026-03-23/
LOCATION:Center at the Heights\, 300 Hillside Ave.\, Needham\, 02492
CATEGORIES:Needham Public Health,Parenting
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SUMMARY:The Addiction Inoculation: Raising Healthy Kids in a Culture of Dependence
DESCRIPTION:For: Parents\, Caregivers & Educators of Kids in Grades 6-12 \nPresenter: 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.” \nJesscia will offer: Evidence-based\, effective learning and prevention resources that works. And scripts adults can use to open up discussions about substance use with the kids in their lives.
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/the-addiction-inoculation-raising-healthy-kids-in-a-culture-of-dependence/
LOCATION:Powers Hall at Needham Town Hall\, 1471 Highland Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Needham Community Council,Needham Public Health,Needham Youth and Family Services,Parenting
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SUMMARY:Conversations with Your Middle Schooler: Why You Shouldn't Wait to Talk About Substance Use
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis program provides parents with practical information about underage drinking and other substance use\, along with guidance and strategies for having age-appropriate\, meaningful conversations with their children. Parents will have the opportunity to connect with one another and feel supported in navigating these conversations. \nSessions are scheduled on Monday evenings\, 6:30 – 7:45pm on January 26\, February 23\, & March 23 at The Center at the Heights\, 300 Hillside Ave\, Needham. \nPlease see the attached program flyer for registration details and additional information.
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/conversations-with-your-middle-schooler-why-you-shouldnt-wait-to-talk-about-substance-use/2026-02-23/
LOCATION:Center at the Heights\, 300 Hillside Ave.\, Needham\, 02492
CATEGORIES:Needham Public Health,Parenting
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SUMMARY:Conversations with Your Middle Schooler: Why You Shouldn't Wait to Talk About Substance Use
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis program provides parents with practical information about underage drinking and other substance use\, along with guidance and strategies for having age-appropriate\, meaningful conversations with their children. Parents will have the opportunity to connect with one another and feel supported in navigating these conversations. \nSessions are scheduled on Monday evenings\, 6:30 – 7:45pm on January 26\, February 23\, & March 23 at The Center at the Heights\, 300 Hillside Ave\, Needham. \nPlease see the attached program flyer for registration details and additional information.
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/conversations-with-your-middle-schooler-why-you-shouldnt-wait-to-talk-about-substance-use/2026-01-26/
LOCATION:Center at the Heights\, 300 Hillside Ave.\, Needham\, 02492
CATEGORIES:Needham Public Health,Parenting
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SUMMARY:SPAN Winter Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/span-winter-meeting/
LOCATION:Rosemary Recreation Complex\, 178 Rosemary Street\, Needham\, 02494\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Municipal Organizations,Needham Public Health,On Our Minds,Parenting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T180000
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SUMMARY:Through My Eyes: A Survivor’s Journey Through Domestic Abuse
DESCRIPTION: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 her experiences and hardships on her road to becoming a survivor. Please consider joining us for a Hearth Pizzeria dinner\, followed by the premiere of our 1st episode: Domestic Violence 101. This is a free event\, but reservations are required at https://bit.ly/DVAC_Oct27 and seats are limited.
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/through-my-eyes-a-survivors-journey-through-domestic-abuse/
LOCATION:Powers Hall at Needham Town Hall\, 1471 Highland Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Needham Public Health
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