Reading Coalition for Prevention & Support

Reading Coalition for Prevention & Support We have many of the pieces in place, including a dedicated and diverse Reading Coalition Board, and highly qualified staff.

We are a coalition of youth & adults living and working in Reading, MA who promote a safe, healthy, vibrant community in which everyone makes healthy decisions and ensures that today's resources shape tomorrow's strengths. There have been many strides to reduce risky behaviors amongst Reading teenagers including a strong commitment from involved parents, dynamic educators, student support professionals, school leaders, committed coaches, faith leaders, afterschool professionals, healthcare workers, and other caring adults. “Progress is being made but as a community we have much more to do. Additional recognition by the broader community of youth substance abuse issues will be a key to further success.”

We hosted the Youth Leadership Café for 105 student leaders at RMHS on Nov. 4. Students worked in small groups, shared i...
11/05/2025

We hosted the Youth Leadership Café for 105 student leaders at RMHS on Nov. 4. Students worked in small groups, shared ideas for mini-grants, and enjoyed some food. Big thanks to all the student leaders who participated! Next steps for students on Remind.

🎃 October was a blast for the Coalition! We had a great time at Downtown Trick or Treat (shoutout to Officer Pearson for...
11/03/2025

🎃 October was a blast for the Coalition! We had a great time at Downtown Trick or Treat (shoutout to Officer Pearson for joining our Ninja Turtles crew 🐢) and in November, we’re keeping the momentum going:

✅ Our Outreach Coordinator returns to RMHS to co-teach Teen Mental Health First Aid.
✅ The Coalition will work with RMHS students at our 1st Leadership Cafe this week.
✅ Our Public Safety Clinician teamed up with RMHS to launch Mental Health for Coaches.
✅ Clinicians will rollout therapeutic support to students and residents.

Let’s roll into November strong! 🍂💪

🌟Team Spotlight: Jess Cruz 🌟Over the past few weeks, Jess Cruz, our incredible Outreach Coordinator, has been making big...
10/17/2025

🌟Team Spotlight: Jess Cruz 🌟

Over the past few weeks, Jess Cruz, our incredible Outreach Coordinator, has been making big moves! 💪

✅ She completed her first course as a certified RAD Instructor, empowering women with self-defense skills.
✅ She collaborated with student leaders, sharing her insights and guidance on future career paths.
✅ And yes—she even made time for some puppy love with Cooper the Comfort Dog's litter! 🐶💛

Jess brings passion, care, and proactive energy to everything she does. We’re so lucky to have her championing prevention and youth development in our community!


10/17/2025

📢 Join Us for QPR Training with NAN Project!

Learn how to Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR) someone who may be experiencing suicidal thoughts.

What You’ll Learn:

How to question, persuade, and refer someone in crisis

How to get help for yourself or support others

Common causes of suicidal behavior

Warning signs of su***de

How to get help for someone in crisis

🗓 Date: Monday, November 10
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Location: The Bridge Recovery Center
239 Commercial Street
Malden, MA 02148
This training can save lives. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain vital skills and knowledge.

10/17/2025

and environmental factors can influence bullying behaviors. To reduce meaningfully, foster an environment that supports individuals who have been bullied. Download our new infographic here: https://bit.ly/3WcCTF1

10/17/2025

Join Reading Community Services at The Pleasant Street Center artists are ready to shine! Join us on Tuesday, October 21st from 9:00a.m.-12:00p.m. for a fun morning celebrating their creativity, meet the artists, maybe purchase a piece of art and even watch them create live! Hope you can join us!

10/17/2025

Join us next Monday, October 20th from 7:00 – 8:00 PM for "In Our Own Voice". In recognition of October being Depression Awareness Month, this public presentation will feature two individuals who will talk about their lived experience and recovery process with depression.

To learn more and register, visit: https://namimass.org/nami-in-our-own-voice/

The Rocket Leaders in Action is looking for new members! Get the chance to learn how to become a youth leader in your co...
10/16/2025

The Rocket Leaders in Action is looking for new members! Get the chance to learn how to become a youth leader in your community!

• the club meets 2X a month- 1 Tuesday & 1 Thursday during Flex block
•RLA is event based- commit to the event YOU want to do.
•All events/projects get volunteer hours

If this is something you would like to be part of please come to our next meeting on 10/24 during flex! Snacks provided!

Welcome Irene Griffin! Irene joins the Reading Police Department as a part-time Child/Adolescent Clinician with the Read...
10/16/2025

Welcome Irene Griffin! Irene joins the Reading Police Department as a part-time Child/Adolescent Clinician with the Reading Coalition. A Licensed Mental Health Counselor, she brings deep experience in youth mental health, clinical supervision, and community care. We’re excited to have her supporting local kids and teens!

10/02/2025

This fall, we’re breaking new ground! For the first time, our webinar recordings will be available with Spanish translations. Join us as we help families navigate life’s big moments, from the first steps behind the wheel to understanding how social media and technology impact mental health and behavior. Parents will gain practical tools to guide young people toward responsibility, independence, and stronger wellbeing. You will walk away with tips and resources you can use right away, plus live captions in English and Spanish so everyone can take part. Register now https://loom.ly/lvBuVdM

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15 Union Street
Reading, MA
01867

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+17819426793

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