Prevention Services, Arlington MA

12/18/2025

Rethinking Gatherings
Recovery Friendly For Everyone

Gatherings, conferences, and events should be opportunities for connection, learning, and growth. However, many networking events revolve around alcohol, unintentionally excluding individuals who do not drink.

Friendly For Everyone Gatherings, conferences, and events should be opportunities for connection, learning, and growth. However, many networking events revolve around alcohol, unintentionally excluding individuals who do not drink. Whether for health, personal, or religious reasons, many p...

12/16/2025

December 2025 eNews from the Arlington Prevention Coalition - https://mailchi.mp/b221b7e5d8fb/december2025-enews-from-the-arlington-prevention-coalition-13879904

12/15/2025

We are so pleased to empower young people with overdose response training.

Prevention Services recently provided Overdose Prevention/Narcan Training to 25 Arlington High School Students enrolled in the Basic Life Support class. Empowering Youth to Save Lives. arlingtonma.gov/departments/health-human-services/prevention-services

12/02/2025

Children Who Are Given a Smartphone Before Age 12 Have Higher Risk of Obesity and Depression, Study Finds

Children who are given a smartphone before age 12 are at higher risk of insufficient sleep, obesity and depression, a new study has found.

11/21/2025

What Is Delta-8 THC? H**p Loophole Explained

Have you seen products like edibles, vapes, or other ma*****na-like products even if you live in states where ma*****na isn't legal? They are likely intoxica...

11/21/2025

November 2025 eNews from the Arlington Prevention Coalition - https://mailchi.mp/ce4de1e289bb/august2025-enews-from-the-arlington-prevention-coalition-13877910

11/13/2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qooBg1oN1Tw

The journey of recovery touches millions of lives—but too often, addiction is misunderstood. In this episode of Recovery Basics, we break down the science, t...

10/07/2025

10/06/2025

There’s still time to join Cartwheel and expert Fabian Ramirez, M.A. for this free webinar on bullying prevention.

Families play a powerful role in spotting the signs early and creating safer, more supportive communities.

You'll learn how to:

Recognize early signs of bullying
Talk with your child to build resilience
Partner with schools to create a safer environment
📅 Wednesday, October 8 | 12–1 PM ET
💻 Virtual | Free to attend

Fabian Ramirez, MA, is a nationally recognized expert on bullying prevention, drug prevention, and positive school culture.Bullying leaves lasting scars, but parents and educators can make a powerful difference.Fabian draws from his lived experience to uncover the hidden impact of bullying and provi...

09/29/2025

09/29/2025

Sharing the good work of the National Safety Council

09/08/2025

September 2025 eNews from the Arlington Prevention Coalition -

The Arlington Prevention Coalition (APC) is comprised of Arlington community members (young people, parents, teachers, law enforcement officers, businesses, religious leaders, and health providers. ) who work together to prevent substance use disorders and support the mental health in Arlington and....