carver cares is the youth substance use prevention coalition in carver. the coalition was established more than ten years ago by concerned parents and community members. their efforts to bring resources, information, and experts together to make a change in substance misuse, addiction, and overdoses in carver continue today. we need local community voices so please consider joining the coalition and sharing this invitation within your community.

• ATTEND COALITION MEETINGS
• COLLABORATE TO PROVIDE PREVENTION TRAINING TO YOUR TEAM OR HOME
• JOIN US FOR TABLE EVENTS (I.E. CARVER NIGHT OUT, DRUG TAKEBACK DAY)
• HOST A RECOVERY CORNER IN YOUR OFFICE/BUSINESS
• PARTICIPATE IN CARING CRUSADERS CLUB EVENTS
• PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENTS
• SPONSOR A YOUTH PROJECT
• AND MORE...

To receive email invitations to the upcoming Carver Cares Coalition Meetings- please email carvercares@gmail.org and you will be added to the listserv.

All meetings are held at the Carver Police Department with an option to join via ZOOM

WIN is a 30 minute block held every day at CMHS...

Students decide what to do based on what they NEED during this time each day...

Some youth attend extra help sessions with a teacher one day and another participate in an activity that meets their individualized self care plan.

The Caring Crusaders Club offers a WIN for students- ALL ARE WELCOME.

The Caring Crusaders Care about Our health and wellness (body and mind); We Care about each other; and we Care about Our Community. We encourage each other to make positive choices and understand that sometimes we might struggle. Therefore, this is a space to not only help others, but to receive that support from peers.

THE CARING CRUSADERS YOUTH COALITION LAUNCHED THE "CARING ROCKS!' CAMPAIGN DURING THEIR 1ST ANNUAL FRIENDSGIVING ON NOVEMBER 20TH. BEFORE TAKING OFF FOR THEIR TWO WEEK HOLIDAY VACATION ON DECEMBER 20TH, THE STUDENTS CAREFULLY PLACED THESE CARING REMINDERS OUTSIDE OF THE SCHOOL WHERE STUDENTS WOULD FIRST RE ENTER ON JANUARY 6TH. THIS CAMPAIGN WILL CONTINUE TO GROW IN THE COMMUNITY IN COLLABORATION WITH THE CARVER PUBLIC LIBRARY.

In January, the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) will be kicking off the first national Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month – a time to raise awareness of the benefits and availability of evidence-based treatments for people with a substance use disorder. We know so many people view January as a time to take stock, reset, and take steps toward healthier living. What better time for us to highlight information and resources that can help support treatment and recovery from a substance use disorder?

So, check out our Treatment Month toolkit at samhsa.gov/sudtm, and keep your eyes on all of SAMHSA’s social media platforms. There you’ll find our tips, resources and even webinars to help people learn more about what substance use disorder is and how it can be effectively treated.

We’ll have information for people asking questions about their own substance use, whether from alcohol to other drugs. Tune in if you’re a family member concerned about a loved one’s use of substances. And we’ll have information for health care practitioners who are so vital to addressing the health condition that is addiction. Because Treatment Works, and Recovery is Possible!

Expanding access to life-saving treatment for substance use disorders through education, support, and capacity building

Boston Medical Center (BMC) Grayken Center for Addiction Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) provides education, support and capacity building to community health centers and other health care and social service providers on best practices caring for patients with substance use disorders.

Click HERE to Watch the Recording of this previously held webinar...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QdxDddBwTI

"Cannabis products sold today are 5x stronger than the cannabis of the 1970's. Youth cannabis use can alter brain development, and increase the risk of anxiety and severe mental illness. Join us to learn how cannabis use is impacting Maine youth and what parents can do to help.

Co-sponsored by Maine Public Health Association, Maine Chapter-American Academy of Pediatrics, Maine Medical Association, Maine Osteopathic Association, and New England Public Health Training Center"