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The towns of Dedham, Needham, Walpole, and Westwood are working together to prevent and reduce underage substance use.
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More than 80% of youth ages 10-18 say their parents are the biggest influence on their decision to drink or
not drink alcohol. 1

Trusted adults play a pivotal role in youth prevention, you can make a difference! We hope you’ll take the time to learn more about how to have a conversation with the young people in your life; we invite you to visit our website to view facts about the impact of alcohol and other drugs on youth, ways to get involved locally, and SAMHSA Talk They Hear You campaign materials to start the conversation.

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#MyWhy: Sharing Our Voices 2024
The video below shows a MassCALL3 Prevention Partners regional youth initiative, encouraging youth to share their authentic voices in the conversation on staying healthy and substance-free.

In 2024, over 120 high school students from Dedham, Needham, Walpole, and Westwood shared their “why,” or their motivation for choosing to stay healthy and substance-free in a project, titled “#MyWhy: Sharing our Voices,” through the MassCALL3 regional youth substance use prevention grant.

The project is based on #MyWhyNDAFW from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and asks student participants to think about the question “What motivates you to stay healthy and substance-free?” and to write their responses on a handout provided by MassCALL3 Prevention Partners staff.

The students’ responses have been compiled into a regional video that serves as an uplifting reminder of some of the unique reasons our students have for choosing to navigate away from high-risk behaviors.
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"Talk. They Hear You." Public Service Announcements
Over 80 percent of young people ages 10 to 18 say their parents are the leading influence on their decision about whether or not to drink alcohol. Yet many parents do not have these important conversations.

As part of our commitment to supporting local youth, the towns of Dedham, Needham, Walpole, and Westwood are proud to partner with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s “Talk. They Hear You.” campaign.

Parents and caregivers are able to access campaign materials and resources aimed at equipping them with information, skills, and confidence to talk with youths about the risks of underage drinking and substance use.

The MassCALL3 Prevention Partners created two public service announcements in partnership with “Talk. They Hear You.” that were shown at Showcase Cinemas in Legacy Place and Patriot Place in the spring of 2023 and 2024. You can view the two videos below:
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Alcohol in Massachusetts...

How does alcohol impact our health? How do alcohol policies impact access and availability in our communities?

Watch the "Alcohol: Health, Safety, and Prevention in Massachusetts" community forum to learn the facts related to the impacts of alcohol use on adolescent development, physical health, and community safety.

Forum topics include:
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  • Adolescent brain development
  • Risk factors for developing a substance use disorder
  • The science of addiction
  • The realities of living in recovery

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1) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Association (2017, September 20)

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IF THIS IS AN EMERGENCY, PLEASE DIAL 911 OR CONTACT THE SUICIDE AND CRISIS LIFELINE BY CALLING OR TEXTING 988.

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, previously known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, offers 24/7 call, text and chat access to trained crisis counselors who can help people experiencing suicidal, substance use, and/or mental health crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress. People can also call, text, or chat 988 if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support. The 988 Lifeline is a direct connection to immediate support and resources for anyone in crisis. You can find the 988 FAQ here: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/988/faqs

If you need immediate support for substance use, contact the MA Substance Use Helpline by texting HOPE to 800327, or visiting helplinema.org.

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