Brockton Area Prevention Collaborative

The Prevention Team had the honor of going to Chicago to attend 23rd Annual Midyear Training Institute!
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Attendees were able to hear from keynote speakers and workshops for a hands-on learning opportunity. This experience allowed our staff to network with coalitions from across the nation to learn more about best practices in effective substance use prevention efforts.
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The staff also had the opportunity for team building and exploring in Chicago’s tourist attractions like the Bean in Millennium Park, the Navy Pier, River Walk and they even enjoyed some deep dish pizza! 🍕

The opposite of addiction is connection. 💜

Join us for this year's Overdose Vigil by Candlelight on August 29th at Massasoit Community College. A resource fair will begin at 6PM with programming to follow at 7PM.

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Alert About Emerging Substances, Carfentanil

The CDC is closely monitoring concerns about the increased presence of carfentanil in the illegal drug supply market. Carfentanil is a synthetic fentanyl analog that has a potency of 10,000 times that of morphine. Currently, the number of deaths related to carfentanil is small, however due to the high potency of the drug in small amounts, overdose outbreaks can spike. Therefore, it is imperative to monitor trends involving carfentanil so public health professionals can respond to overdose outbreaks and limit the increase of overdose deaths.

Recommendations for public health professionals
▪️Continue drug overdose surveillance that captures carfentanil involvement in overdoses.
▪️Encourage naloxone treatment for reversing overdoses.
▪️Inclusion of carfentanil in clinical testing for nonfatal overdoses treated in emergency departments and further laboratory tests of drug products and/or paraphernalia.

Severe Illness Potentially Associated with Consuming Diamond ShruumzTM Brand Chocolate Bars, Cones, and Gummies

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"Curran was a beautiful boy with a dazzling smile, an infectious laugh, and a remarkable capacity to love deeply. He sought peace and calmness while never quite finding it. If you spent any time with Curran, you learned that he sneezed whenever he moved from shade into sunshine. It was an endearing trait that he found annoying, and one that is shared by his baby daughter, Maelynn Rose Tierney.

He could connect with people quickly and easily, often sensing something in others that most would overlook. He frequently offered a generous helping hand or kind words that left positive impacts on the people he met. As part of the Addiction Recovery community, he often encouraged others into treatment and offered support. His dream upon reaching long term recovery was to study social work and become a recovery coach and outreach coordinator. He truly wanted to help others recover and overcome their addiction. Unfortunately, he is not able to achieve that goal, but through Curran’s Calling, we can help his dream become a reality." 💜

Join us as we honor Curran at this year's Overdose Vigil by Candlelight on August 29th at Massasoit Community College.

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Thank you for all you did this year, Bridging LIVES !

So proud to see all the amazing work done with our sister coalition Rockland CARES this year!

Whitman Hanson WILL had a lot to celebrate this past year! 👏

Thank you to our partners at Ed Experts and BNHC for supporting our implementation of a second facilitators training for the Adapted Nurturing Fatherhood curriculum! This amazing group of individuals are now able to provide this abbreviated group to their populations served & provide increased support to fathers!

💜🤍 If you would like to submit photos of your lost loved ones, please send to [email protected], to be included in our memorial slideshow 🤍💜

Last week this team of dedicated individuals completed their three day instructor course to become certified Adult Mental Health First Aid Instructors! We are so proud of this group and can’t wait to see their positive impact in the community! 🐨🧡

"Underage gambling impacts communities by being a gateway to a gambling addiction as well as other addictions as well homelessness. Living with a problem gambling disorder may limit one’s ability to secure other resources, such as housing. "

📷Brockton High Underage and Problem Gambling Photovoice Project 2023-2024!
The Photovoice project uses a youth-centered approach to engage local youth and amplify their voices through photography!

It was an honor and privilege to present the Public Service Award from Community Services of Greater Brockton to Dennis Genuich yesterday at their Annual Award Dinner.

Dennis is one of the most professional, loyal, considerate, and engaged of our local partners. He shows a true commitment to understanding the district and embodies the “one size does NOT fit all” mentality. In his everyday role within the school district, Mr. Genuich is a true public servant. His mindset is always “how can I be of service to those in the community” and is constantly working to provide resources to fill gaps identified within the school and community.

Dennis acknowledges the importance of people feeling recognized and finding ways to uplift and empower the students, staff and local partners. He would drop anything and give the actual shirt off of his back to give a helping hand to his community.

🎓SENIOR SPOTLIGHT🎓
Jateja Spriggs- Southeastern Voc-Tech

Now that Jateja has completed her high school journey, she will soon be attending Brandeis University in, where she will be majoring in political science in African-American studies. She then plans to achieve her law degree.

✴️During high school, Jateja was a part of the early college program, she received her associates degree in liberal arts at Massasoit community college. After her first BITK conference in her sophomore year, she continued to participate as a volunteer for the following years. Jateja has acted as her schools, Student Council President, Chair of Policy and Advocacy committee on Southeastern Equity Advancement Team, and Treasure of Massasoit, Student Senate. She has also done a fellowship with the Coalition for Anti-Racism and Equity and Education (CARE) And is an activist for racial equity and representation with education. Jateja currently serves as the Chair of governor Healey’s youth advisory council. Jateja Plans on pursuing a career in Law, Government, and activism.

⚖️Jateja Plans on pursuing a career in Law, Government, and activism.

🙏🏽Thank you, Jateja, for all your work as part of the youth coalition! We will miss you, but we cannot wait to see all you accomplish in the future!

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Whitman Hanson Regional High School hosted their “Disconnect to Connect” Mental Health Day today! A day filled with outdoor games for fun in the sun, self-care activities, and opportunities to explore new interests. The smiles were contagious and the energy was immaculate. 👏👏👏 It’s also fun watching your teacher and superintendent get dunked for a good cause!!
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Thank you Kevin Rosario for sharing your truth, a little bit of science and a whole lot of real world experience with the Whitman Hanson high school community today.

Kevin left us with the message that recovery is possible and we can all build our self-esteem, coping skills and refusal skills!

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🎓SENIOR SPOTLIGHT🎓
Maggie Terpeny- Bridgewater-Raynham

After graduation, Maggie plans to attend Trinity College in Hartford, CT majoring in Neuroscience!

✴️During high school, Maggie was apart of our Youth Coalition, helping to plan and implement our Annual Youth Conference. In addition, Maggie was a member and President of Bridging Lives running multiple programs including 5th grade mentorship and more, CADCA training in DC, Student Advisory Board for C4 Innovations a program looking to change and adapt intervention treatment in high schools throughout MA.

🩺Maggie is not sure exactly of her future career plans but knows she wants to be working with people face to face, helping to improve mental health and addiction treatment.

🌟Thank you, Maggie, for all your work as part of the youth coalition & Bridging LIVES Peer Leaders! We will miss you, but we cannot wait to see all you accomplish in the future!

"Underage gambling can make you feel like a fool. Someone might feel like they are in control, but potential negative consequences can catch up with them quicker than they can realize. "

📷Brockton High Underage and Problem Gambling Photovoice Project 2023-2024!
The Photovoice project uses a youth-centered approach to engage local youth and amplify their voices through photography!

On Thursday staff attended the East Bridgewater Council on Aging Safety and Wellness Fair! The event was well attended with many vendors from the community sharing resources to community members! Thank you to the COA for hosting a phenomenal event

✨Today the Brockton High School Photovoice Project in collaboration with the Brockton Kennedy Elementary School hosted a mini mental health field day for the whole fifth grade class! The 2023-24 Brockton High Photovoice students identified mental health and coping skills as their topic for the end of year community action project and today they put it into action!

The high school students worked with each class of fifth graders doing activities centered around kindness, coping skills, emotional regulation and positive self affirmations!

We are so proud of all the students who participated and thankful for the amazing work of the Brockton Schools staff!

🎓SENIOR SPOTLIGHT🎓
Kaylin Hicks- South Shore Technical

After graduation, Kaylin plans on attending Massachusetts Maritime Academy in the energy systems engineering major.

✴️During high school, Kaylin was apart of our youth coalition and helped to plan/facilitate our 8th Annual Youth Conference this past March! At SST Kaylin participated in student council, National Honors Society, SST SkillsUSA Cabinet, and students against destruct decisions. She joined the student council in her junior year and held the position of public representative. Then during her senior year, she held a position as an officer for student council. Kaylin joined NHS during her junior year as an officer and became Vice President during her senior year. She joined SkillsUSA Cabinet during her sophomore year. Then during her junior, and senior years she held the position of president. For SADD, she was one of the key members who helped organize a lot of the donation events. During her senior year, she became President of SST SADD. Kaylin helped run and plan a lot of the community service events throughout she three years with the club.

🧰Kaylin hopes to pursue a career in the engineering field, specifically Kaylin hopes to work in the renewable energy industry in the future as an engineer.

🌟Thank you, Kaylin, for all your work as part of the youth coalition & SST SADD! We will miss you, but we cannot wait to see all you accomplish in the future!

"Underaged gambling can cause kids to feel alone or a sense of guilt."

📷Brockton High Underage and Problem Gambling Photovoice Project 2023-2024!
The Photovoice project uses a youth-centered approach to engage local youth and amplify their voices through photography!

🎓SENIOR SPOTLIGHT🎓
Britney Valdez- Southeastern Voc-Tech

After graduation, Britney will be attending Northeastern University on their Boston Campus. At Northeastern Britney plans to obtain a combined major in Political Science and International Affairs in addition to minoring in Music Industry.

✴️During high school Britney was apart of our Regional Youth Coalition for 2 years, helping to plan and facilitate our 6th and 7th Annual Youth Conferences. In addition, SEVT Britney was apart of National Honors Society and was the student representative for the school committee.

⚖️Britney hopes to go on to law school to then become a lawyer in the music industry. Britney also later plans to become a State Representative.

🙏🏽Thank you, Britney, for all your work as part of the youth coalition & SEVT! We will miss you, but we cannot wait to see all you accomplish in the future!

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The Collaborative's 2024 Annual Overdose Vigil by Candlelight will be held on Thursday, August 29th at Massasoit Community College in the Quad 🕯️💜

If you would like to submit a photograph of your loved one, please send to [email protected] 🤍