Weymouth Peer Recovery Center Ribbon Cutting
Jul
25

Weymouth Peer Recovery Center Ribbon Cutting

Join friends, families, and advocates for recovery for the ribbon-cutting celebration for South Shore Peer Recovery’s new location in North Weymouth! “A Wey of Life” Peer Recovery Support Center is funded by a grant from the MA Bureau of Substance Addiction Services, and is no open on Route 3A in North Weymouth (Sharing the South Shore Bank building)! Join us on July 25th or anytime!

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FACTS Camp Kickoff Meeting (Volunteer Opportunity for Students)
Jul
9

FACTS Camp Kickoff Meeting (Volunteer Opportunity for Students)

NOTE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO LATER IN JULY DUE TO ILLNESS. SIGN-UP FOR KICKOFF FOR MORE INFO. If you're a high school or college student eager to earn experience and make a difference in your community, join us at Scituate FACTS HQ for the Kickoff of FACTS Camp! In recent years, we've taken advantage of young people's summer availability to offer community service hours and meaningful project work that builds resumes.

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May
10

SHS Junior Prom

The Class of 2025 Jr. Prom will be held on Friday May 10 at the Venezia restaurant in Boston MA.

If you missed the Pre-Prom Presentation at SHS last month, you can find all the resources for a safe and fun prom night here!

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Scituate Ship Shape Day
May
4

Scituate Ship Shape Day

Please join us to clean up litter and debris from our streets, parks, and beaches.

Scituate FACTS will be meeting at the Widows Walk parking lot at 9am to help clean-up the Driftway. Email scituatefacts@gmail.com to sign-up.

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Junior Pre-Prom Presentation
Apr
1

Junior Pre-Prom Presentation

Students, parents, and caregivers are invited to an important Pre-Prom Presentation.

We’ll be reviewing expectations for Junior Prom, offering ticket sales for the first time, sharing tips for celebrating prom season safely, and more.

We’ll also be raffling off prizes to the attendees!

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Open Coalition Meeting
Mar
26

Open Coalition Meeting

All are welcome to join us for our spring Open Coalition Meeting. The March 26th agenda includes a cool Social Norms project led by SHS students and a rundown of Scituate FACTS events this spring.

We need your ideas and support to continue our important work to reduce substance misuse in Scituate!

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Keeping Connected (Gates Caregivers)
Mar
16

Keeping Connected (Gates Caregivers)

Small group zoom meeting for parents and caregivers.

The themes covered in this 6-week group are: Introduction to Developmental Relationships, Expressing Care, Challenging Growth, Providing Support, Sharing Power and Expanding Possibilities - all adapted for COVID times.

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Guiding Good Choices (Fall Evening Workshop - 4 of 4)
Nov
16

Guiding Good Choices (Fall Evening Workshop - 4 of 4)

  • Scituate Harbor Community Building - Large Room (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Facilitator: Annmarie Galvin, Scituate FACTS

Scituate FACTS is proud to partner with Scituate Public Schools to offer this award-winning Substance Use Prevention Workshop for Scituate parents and caregivers of children ages 9-15. Guiding Good Choices participants will get the latest data on local youth substance use, learn about the risk factors for addiction and, finally, acquire skills to build protection in their own families. Scituate families rave about this class! Parents and caregivers must attend all four classes the series.

Space is limited to small groups of 12 to allow for social distancing. $12.00 fee for the Family Guide may be paid at the first class (cash or check made payable to Town of Scituate).

Scholarships available by simply emailing: scituateFACTS@gmail.com.

For registration see session one, October 26.

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Guiding Good Choices (Fall Evening Workshop - 3 of 4)
Nov
9

Guiding Good Choices (Fall Evening Workshop - 3 of 4)

  • Scituate Harbor Community Building - Large Room (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Facilitator: Annmarie Galvin, Scituate FACTS

Scituate FACTS is proud to partner with Scituate Public Schools to offer this award-winning Substance Use Prevention Workshop for Scituate parents and caregivers of children ages 9-15. Guiding Good Choices participants will get the latest data on local youth substance use, learn about the risk factors for addiction and, finally, acquire skills to build protection in their own families. Scituate families rave about this class! Parents and caregivers must attend all four classes the series.

You child or children ages 9-15 twill atend this Session Three for a fun refusal skills practice. We will have time to plan safety precautions and expectations!

Space is limited to small groups of 12 adults to allow for social distancing. A maxiumum of 25 participants in total on this meeting date in accordance with indoor meeting guidelines during COVID.


$12.00 fee for the Family Guide may be paid at the first class (cash or check made payable to Town of Scituate).

Scholarships available by simply emailing: scituateFACTS@gmail.com.

For registration see session one, October 26.

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Guiding Good Choices (Fall Evening Workshop - 2 of 4)
Nov
2

Guiding Good Choices (Fall Evening Workshop - 2 of 4)

  • Scituate Harbor Community Building - Large Room (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Facilitator: Annmarie Galvin, Scituate FACTS

Scituate FACTS is proud to partner with Scituate Public Schools to offer this award-winning Substance Use Prevention Workshop for Scituate parents and caregivers of children ages 9-15. Guiding Good Choices participants will get the latest data on local youth substance use, learn about the risk factors for addiction and, finally, acquire skills to build protection in their own families. Scituate families rave about this class! Parents and caregivers must attend all four classes the series. Please plan to bring your child or children ages 9-15 to Session Three (only) on Nov 9th for refusal skills practice.

Space is limited to small groups of 12 to allow for social distancing. $12.00 fee for the Family Guide may be paid at the first class (cash or check made payable to Town of Scituate).

Scholarships available by simply emailing: scituateFACTS@gmail.com.

For registration see session one, October 26.

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Scituate FACTS Open Coalition Meeting
Oct
28

Scituate FACTS Open Coalition Meeting

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Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83623392907

Passcode: facts

Or, Dial by phone: +1 646 558 8656

Meeting ID: 836 2339 2907

Passcode: facts

The entire community is invited to learn more about our collaborative approach to reducing substance misuse among youth in Scituate! These meetings are the best way to learn about Coalition strategies, make suggestions, and connect with volunteer opportunities - both big and small.

October 28th Meeting Agenda (draft):
• Brief Overview of 2020 YRBS Survey Data – prevalence of substance use among Scituate Youth in grades 7-12
• Summary of problem areas and risk factors
• Plans to kick-off “Underage Drinking Task Force”
• Call for Volunteers – Friends of Scituate FACTS – Annual Giving

Please email Annmarie Galvin with any questions: agalvin@scituatema.gov

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Guiding Good Choices (Fall Evening Workshop - 1 of 4)
Oct
26

Guiding Good Choices (Fall Evening Workshop - 1 of 4)

  • Scituate Harbor Community Building - Large Room (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Facilitator: Annmarie Galvin, Scituate FACTS

Scituate FACTS is proud to partner with Scituate Public Schools to offer this award-winning Substance Use Prevention Workshop for Scituate parents and caregivers of children ages 9-15. Guiding Good Choices participants will get the latest data on local youth substance use, learn about the risk factors for addiction and, finally, acquire skills to build protection in their own families. Scituate families rave about this class! Parents and caregivers must attend all four classes the series. Please plan to bring your child or children ages 9-15 to Session Three (only) on Nov 9th for refusal skills practice.

Space is limited to small groups of 12 to allow for social distancing. $12.00 fee for the Family Guide may be paid at the first class (cash or check made payable to Town of Scituate). Scholarships available by simply emailing: scituateFACTS@gmail.com.

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5th Annual Overdose Awareness Vigil
Aug
31

5th Annual Overdose Awareness Vigil

The Town of Scituate, Scituate FACTS Coalition, and South Shore Peer Recovery welcome all to a service on International Overdose Awareness Day, Monday, August 31, 2020 at 5:45am at the Old Scituate Lighthouse, 100 Lighthouse Road, Scituate Harbor.

The sunrise service will acknowledge police officers, firefighters, emergency room workers, treatment providers, individuals in recovery, and members of the community groups who have been working to reduce fatal overdoses and help those who still suffer.

All communities are welcome, as we remember together. We will be adapting some elements to ensure safety for all. Information on grief support, Narcan access, as well as treatment and recovery resources, will be available online (instead of paper versions). Masks and social distancing are required. Rain or shine.

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FACTS Camp - Instagram Group 2 - Tuesday and Thursday
Jul
16

FACTS Camp - Instagram Group 2 - Tuesday and Thursday

Day 2 for Group 2 ( Tuesday and Thursday) of the Scituate FACTS Youth Summer Camp for Instagram.

Participants must be available to attend both Tuesday and Thursday.

Think you know Insta? There's more to it! Participants will work with Taylor McCormack (SHS Class of 1996, U of Delaware 2020) to learn about analytics and how to build an online strategy. Adding youth messaging and their own images, this group will develop awesome campaigns for our Youth Instagram Account using the Canva app!

Please provide parent/caregiver email for required forms.

Space is limited to 10 youth to comply with state COVID guidance.

Entering high school in the fall (Scituate resident or SPS students only).

Please see Tuesday, July 14 for registration link.

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FACTS Camp - Instagram Group 1 - Monday and Wednesday
Jul
15

FACTS Camp - Instagram Group 1 - Monday and Wednesday

Youth Instagram Summer Camp (Monday and Wednesday Group)

Day 2 of 2 (4 hours total)

Participants must be available to attend both Monday and Wednesday.

Think you know Insta? There's more to it! Participants will work with Taylor McCormack (SHS Class of 1996, U of Delaware 2020) to learn about analytics and how to build an online strategy. Adding youth messaging and their own images, this group will develop awesome campaigns for our Youth Instagram Account using the Canva app!

Please provide parent/caregiver email for required forms.

Space is limited to 10 youth to comply with state COVID guidance.

Entering high school in the fall (Scituate resident or SPS students only).

See Monday, July 13 for registration link.

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FACTS Camp - Instagram Group 2 - Tuesday and Thursday
Jul
14

FACTS Camp - Instagram Group 2 - Tuesday and Thursday

Day 1 for Group 2 ( Tuesday and Thursday) of the Scituate FACTS Youth Summer Camp for Instagram.

Participants must be available to attend both Tuesday and Thursday.

Think you know Insta? There's more to it! Participants will work with Taylor McCormack (SHS Class of 1996, U of Delaware 2020)to learn about analytics and how to build an online strategy. Adding youth messaging and their own images, this group will develop awesome campaigns for our Youth Instagram Account using Canva app!

Please provide parent/caregiver email for required forms.

Space is limited to 10 youth to comply with state COVID guidance.

Entering high school in the fall (Scituate resident or SPS students only).

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FACTS Camp - Instagram Group 1  - Monday and Wednesday
Jul
13

FACTS Camp - Instagram Group 1 - Monday and Wednesday

Youth Instagram Summer Camp (Monday and Wednesday Group)

Day 1 of 2 (4 hours total)

Participants must be available to attend both Monday and Wednesday.

Think you know Insta? There's more to it! Participants will work with Taylor McCormack (SHS Class of 1996, U of Delaware 2020) to learn about analytics and how to build an online strategy. Adding youth messaging and their own images, this group will develop awesome campaigns for our Youth Instagram Account using the Canva app!

Please provide parent/caregiver email for required forms.

Space is limited to 10 youth to comply with state COVID guidance.

Entering high school in the fall (Scituate resident or SPS students only).

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FACTS One-Day Camp: Marijuana Myths and Facts
Jul
7

FACTS One-Day Camp: Marijuana Myths and Facts

Marijuana Myths & Facts Camp - A riff off last year's camp on vaping. Participants will tell us what teenagers think about cannabis. Then we will apply some "where-do-your-facts come-from" savvy to see what's what. This session includes a visit from a Scituate Police Drug Recognition Officer - and a chance to try out Weed Goggles.

Please provide parent/caregiver email for required forms.
Space is limited to 10 youth to comply with state COVID guidance.
Entering high school in the fall (Scituate resident or SPS students only).

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Loved Ones Raising Loved Ones
May
12

Loved Ones Raising Loved Ones

Many children in Scituate are being raised by grandparents or family members other than their biological Mom and Dad.  These adults and children have unique issues that arise. This Scituate Public Schools-based support group is designed to address the issues that are common for family members raising other family member’s children, and for children being raised by loved ones other than their parents.  Support groups are a wonderful way to be with others who are in a similar situation. 

Each month, participants meet as a large group for a pizza dinner. Then, the adults and children (grouped by age) meet separately with School Counselors.  Children engage in fun gym activities or crafts designed for the various ages. The Loved Ones group meets during the school year, on the Second Tuesday of the month, from 6:00-8:00pm at Jenkins Elementary School. Children of all ages from all schools participate, including pre-school aged siblings. 

Loved Ones Raising Loved Ones
Jenkins Elementary School
54 Vinal Avenue, Scituate
Second Tuesday of the Month, from 6:00-8:00pm

2020 meeting dates below:

January 14, 2020

February 11, 2020

March 10, 2020

April 14, 2020

May 12, 2020

Please contact School Adjustment Counselor Allison Horton to learn more about Loved Ones or RSVP.

Direct phone number: 781 545-4910 ext. 61516
Email: ahorton@scit.org

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Loved Ones Raising Loved Ones
Apr
14

Loved Ones Raising Loved Ones

Many children in Scituate are being raised by grandparents or family members other than their biological Mom and Dad.  These adults and children have unique issues that arise. This Scituate Public Schools-based support group is designed to address the issues that are common for family members raising other family member’s children, and for children being raised by loved ones other than their parents.  Support groups are a wonderful way to be with others who are in a similar situation. 

Each month, participants meet as a large group for a pizza dinner. Then, the adults and children (grouped by age) meet separately with School Counselors.  Children engage in fun gym activities or crafts designed for the various ages. The Loved Ones group meets during the school year, on the Second Tuesday of the month, from 6:00-8:00pm at Jenkins Elementary School. Children of all ages from all schools participate, including pre-school aged siblings. 

Loved Ones Raising Loved Ones
Jenkins Elementary School
54 Vinal Avenue, Scituate
Second Tuesday of the Month, from 6:00-8:00pm

2020 meeting dates below:

January 14, 2020

February 11, 2020

March 10, 2020

April 14, 2020

May 12, 2020

Please contact School Adjustment Counselor Allison Horton to learn more about Loved Ones or RSVP.

Direct phone number: 781 545-4910 ext. 61516
Email: ahorton@scit.org

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