Thrive Bedford Lewisboro Pound Ridge

02/27/2026

Psychology Today article explains impact on children and others of smoking pot, to***co and other sibstances in the home.
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Some experts recommend smoking rather than injecting fentanyl to avoid needle-related diseases. But, smoking fentanyl is dangerous and can lead to second and third-hand exposures.

02/25/2026

THRIVE Bedford | Lewisboro | Pound Ridge is growing and we are actively recruiting community members ready to step up and make an impact.

We are seeking volunteers from Bedford, Lewisboro, and Pound Ridge, New York to fill the following leadership and committee roles:

• Treasurer
• Fundraising Committee
• Communications Committee
• Programming Committee
• Evaluations Committee

If you care about strengthening our community and supporting youth and families, this is your opportunity to get involved in meaningful work that drives real results.

Whether you bring financial expertise, strategic thinking, communications skills, program development experience, or data and evaluation knowledge, we need you at the table.

For more information, please contact us at thrivealliance.coordinator@gmail.com

02/21/2026

Attention Parents: NPR reports on new study with concerning results related teens, cannabis, and mental health. Get involved in making our local community safer and more aware of risks, join Thrive Bedford Lewisboro Pound Ridge - your local drug abuse prevention and mental health alliance. Go to thrive-alliance.net to sign up for emails, meeting notices, and to volunteer. https://www.npr.org/2026/02/21/nx-s1-5719338/cannabis-ma*****na-weed-teens-psychosis-jama

Researchers followed more than 400,000 teens until they were adults. It found that those who used ma*****na were more likely to develop serious mental illness, as well as depression and anxiety.

02/06/2026

Productive day on Capitol Hill. THRIVE Bedford | Lewisboro | Pound Ridge’s Coalition Coordinator, Isabella Pectol, joined the Kristin McConnell and Lucy Guarino of Carmel Communities That Care Coalition, Helena Marescot of White Plains Youth Bureau and Ellen Morehouse of Student Assistance Services to meet with District Representative Mike Lawler to discuss what our coalitions are seeing on the ground and the prevention work happening in our communities. Grateful for the opportunity to elevate local voices at the federal level.

02/05/2026

Our Coalition Coordinator, Isabella Pectol, representing THRIVE Bedford | Lewisboro | Pound Ridge at the CADCA National Leadership Forum. Investing in leadership today to drive prevention impact tomorrow.

01/09/2026

Cut through the noise. Video games aren’t going anywhere, and families need real-world strategies that actually work. Join this virtual session on January 29 from 7–8:30 PM to get a clear, data-driven briefing on why gaming becomes absorbing, what “just limit screen time” misses, and how to support kids at home with accountability, structure, and healthy habits. Dr. Alok Kanojia will unpack the science, the motivation drivers, and practical action steps you can implement immediately.

Lock in your spot and move from reactive to proactive family management. Register at KNOW2Prevent.org

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from THRIVE Bedford | Lewisboro | Pound Ridge.

As we move into the year ahead, THRIVE remains committed to strengthening our communities through prevention, education, and collaboration. Our work continues to focus on promoting healthy choices, supporting youth and families, and addressing substance use and mental wellness with proven, community-driven strategies.

We are building on a strong foundation and advancing the work through partnerships across Bedford, Lewisboro, and Pound Ridge. This coalition exists because of shared responsibility and sustained engagement, and that does not change with the calendar.

Thank you to our partners, stakeholders, and community members who continue to support this work. We look forward to another year of steady progress and meaningful impact.

11/26/2025

Protecting kids online matters. Join Westchester County ADA Laura Forbes on Monday, December 8 from 7 to 8:30 PM for a high impact virtual session focused on real world strategies that help families stay ahead of digital risks. Sexual extortion. Harassment. Inappropriate content. Device security. We will cover what parents need to know to safeguard youth in today’s tech driven world. Register now at KNOW2Prevent.org and invest in smart safety practices that work.

10/14/2025

✨ Thank you for an amazing night! ✨
Our Open Mic for Teens on October 11th was such a success. We had an incredible turnout and so much talent in the room!

🎤 Huge thank you to our THRIVE Youth Ambassadors for organizing and hosting this fantastic event.
🤝 Thank you to the Westchester Youth Alliance for co-sponsoring and helping plan such an inspiring evening.
🏠 Thank you to the Town of Bedford for allowing us to use the Bedford Hills Community House.
🍕 And a big shout-out to Sinapi's Pizza Rustica for providing the amazing pizzas and for jumping in to help when we had way more attendees than expected and needed another large order fast!

We’re so grateful to everyone who came out to support local youth talent. Stay tuned for more THRIVE events coming soon! ❤️

10/02/2025

🎤✨ Teens, this is YOUR stage!

Join us for Open Mic Night – share your music, art, poetry, and stories.

📅 October 11th

🕕 6–9 PM

📍 Bedford Hills Community House

Let your voice be heard. Sign up here 👉 https://forms.gle/FKQoKqJHBeq38tSw8

09/23/2025

💭 We asked at the Lewisboro Library Fair: “What advice would you give your younger self?”
Here’s the community’s advice 🗣️

06/02/2025

You are Invited to the historic family recovery celebration held in northern Westchester, NY, and online!

“Hybrid 74th Annual Stepping Stones Lois’ Family Groups Picnic”
Presented by Stepping Stones - Historic Home of Bill & Lois Wilson (respective cofounder of A.A. and Al-Anon), Katonah, NY

When: Saturday, June 7, 2025 (See times in registration section below)

Where: Park at the Bedford Hills Train Station and be shuttled to the nearby National Historic Landmark site OR watch online on Zoom. Register in advance either way.

Admission: Free with advance registration. Pack your lunch and we supply water, soda, and coffee.