Past Events
EVENT / Professional Training: March 26th & 27th, 2019
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Dr. Ruth Potee on "Youth, Opioids & Rx Drugs"
11/20/17 safeTALK Suicide Alertness Training
For more information, please contact: Annemarie Matulis at matulisannie@msn.com or (508) 922-7278 or Kim Corazzini at kimcorazzini@rochester.org
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FREE Webinar 11/1/2017 -- 7:00 p.m. Download Flyer
"Thirteen Reasons Why" on NETFLIX , 5/2017This has many people concerned that teens who watch this show may be in danger of imitating the actions taken byt the series' suicidal protagonist. Important things for you to know as a parent or educator regarding teen suicide prevention.
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The Teal Pumpkin Project Download Flyer
From our Facebook page; posted April 7th, 2017:
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Spring Event 4/27/17: Dr. Ruth Potee on “The Developing Brain and Addiction”
Special THANKS to St. Gabriel's Church of Marion and Marion Public Health Nurse, Kathy Downey for their hard work and for coordinating the event. Photos - VIDEO - Presentation slides (no audio)
The Healthy Tri-Town Coalition, in conjunction with St. Gabriel's Church, hosted renowned speaker, Dr. Ruth Potee who presented “The Developing Brain and Addiction,” Thursday, April 27th at the Old Rochester Regional High School Auditorium. (See other presentations here or here.)
Dr. Potee is one of the state’s foremost experts in the physiology of addiction and the teenage brain. This presentation will help us to understand how addictions develop and how young brains are particularly susceptible. Whether to nicotine, sugar, video games, caffeine, risky behaviors, alcohol, or drugs, understanding how addiction “re-wires” the reward pathways in the brain, especially when it is still developing, gives us a better understanding of who is at risk, how to prevent, and how to treat addiction. The presentation will be followed by a discussion with Dr. Potee and local public health professionals.
We feel that this is an extremely important offering for parents of students of all ages, preschool through senior year, in understanding how to protect young people from addiction. We highly encourage students to attend the presentation with their parents. This event is free and open to all members of the community. Refreshments will be available.
Dr. Potee is one of the state’s foremost experts in the physiology of addiction and the teenage brain. This presentation will help us to understand how addictions develop and how young brains are particularly susceptible. Whether to nicotine, sugar, video games, caffeine, risky behaviors, alcohol, or drugs, understanding how addiction “re-wires” the reward pathways in the brain, especially when it is still developing, gives us a better understanding of who is at risk, how to prevent, and how to treat addiction. The presentation will be followed by a discussion with Dr. Potee and local public health professionals.
We feel that this is an extremely important offering for parents of students of all ages, preschool through senior year, in understanding how to protect young people from addiction. We highly encourage students to attend the presentation with their parents. This event is free and open to all members of the community. Refreshments will be available.
R.A.D. Training Approved for Tri-Town
On behalf of the HTTC (Healthy Tri-Town Coalition), Elise Frangos (Old Rochester District Asst. Superintendent), Susan Pizzolato (Mattapoisett Library Director), and Amanda Stone, R.N. (Mattapoisett Public Health Nurse), were awarded a $3,000 grant to support RAD training. Seeking to empower students with resistance skills and training, the South Coast Health System awarded $3,000 to further their relational violence prevention plan. Police chiefs of Mattapoisett and Rochester wrote letters of support of their grant application. We are grateful to Chief Lyons and McGee and their belief in the program! Sippican educators have participated in a five-day RAD Kids training and 2 high school physical educators will be able to attend the National R.A.D. conference this summer. Many Thanks to the South Coast Health system!
More information on the RAD programs, RADkids & RAD for adults and seniors.
More information on the RAD programs, RADkids & RAD for adults and seniors.
Author, Sam Quinone presents DREAMLAND, "The True Tale of America's Opiate Epimedic"
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Philip Allessi presents "Social Emotional Learning"
- 04/27/17 - Thurs 7pm @Old Rochester Regional High School Auditorium // Author, Dr. Ruth Potee presents “The Developing Brain and Addiction” VIDEO (See some other presentations here or here.)
- 04/10/17 - 6pm @ Worcester Technical High School // Author, Sam Quinone presents DREAMLAND, "The True Tale of America's Opiate Epidemic"
- 03/30/17 - 6:30pm @ Old Hammondtown School // Philip Allessi presents "Social Emotional Learning"
- 04/10/17 - 6pm @ Worcester Technical High School // Author, Sam Quinone presents DREAMLAND, "The True Tale of America's Opiate Epidemic"
- 03/30/17 - 6:30pm @ Old Hammondtown School // Philip Allessi presents "Social Emotional Learning"
WINTER 2017
Grant Awarded to HTTC to fund local R.A.D. programsStudents view film at ORRHS & participate in student-led discussionsThe film, SCREENAGERS, will be shown to Grade 6 students in the Old Rochester Regional School District on Friday morning, February 17th. Visiting students will have lunch at the High School then take part in group break-out sessions led by ORRHS AmbassadORs.
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New Monthly Group: REGAINRecent Meeting was 2/21/17 at the Council On Aging, Mattapoisett, MA
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Free FILM Event , Mattapoisett, MA posted 01/16/17
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"Join us at the Knights of Columbus Hall for a very special FREE screening of The Connection (watch the trailer).
"At 24 years old filmmaker Shannon Harvey was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease. Her immune system had become hyperactive and was attacking normal, healthy tissues. Her muscles and joints were inflamed and she was told if her disease progressed she could end up with organ failure, or wheelchair bound. "In search of a cure, Shannon tried everything from drugs to alternative therapies and everything in between. But she was still sick. There was one thing she did know. When she was stressed, she got worse and with a background in journalism, Shannon sought answers in pioneering science. On her journey to getting better, Shannon realized that in order to change her health she needed to change her mind. "The Connection is a film about how frontier research is proving that there is a direct connection between your mind and your health." -- From the Anchor YOGA website See details on ANCHOR YOGA's website. “We have more say in our own health than even our doctors. — Jon Kabat Zinn, Ph.D. Founder of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction |
Presentations Happening in our Area posted 1/12/17
Click to download flyer.pdf
Do you have old medications in your home? posted /1/11/17
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Learn about the most recent recommendations for properly disposing of meds... even your pet's old prescription medication needs proper disposal.
Information provided by Amanda Stone, R.N., Public Health Nurse for the Town of Mattapoisett.
Poster created by Julia Corey, Wheaton College student interning over winter break with the Mattapoisett Public Health Nurse. |
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FALL 2016
November 15th, 2016: The film, SCREENAGERS was shown at Old Rochester Regional High School.
This film is for parents of children from Kindergarten through Grade 12. The movie is free and will be shown in the High School auditorium (entrance is on right-hand side of building). Students in grade 3 - 12 are invited to watch with their parents/guardians. For younger attendees, child care will be available in the gymnasium across from the Auditorium. More info on the ORRHS website.
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“HOW TO PROTECT OUR FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY FROM THE OPIATE CRISIS” A Presentation by Tom Bozzo, M.D.
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sDr. Bozzo has spoken in small presentations for the community and as part of the group, Physicians to Prevent Opioid Abuse (PPOA). The video above is from a previous talk presented on the same topic and recorded for local broadcast by ORCTV.
November 9th's program was offered by members of the Healthy Tri-Town Coalition and the Physicians to Prevent Opioid Abuse. Dr. Tom Bozzo is a local physician, Mattapoisett resident and dad. This information appears courtesy of Amanda Stone, R.N., Public Health Nurse for the town of Mattapoisett, MA. |
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October 25th: Transgender Students' Rights ~ Free Presentation for educators (Prof. Development Credit avail.) // with Jason Wheeler
This may be ideal for administration, school psychologists and adjustment counselors. Interested participants can register through SmartPD at http://pilgrimac.org/pro_dev.html
“HOW TO PROTECT OUR FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY FROM THE OPIATE CRISIS”
Presentation by Tom Bozzo, M.D.
Dr. Bozzo is an addiction treatment physician, a leading member of Physicians to Prevent Opioid Abuse (PPOA), and a concerned parent.
Tri-Town residents, parents, and young adults are all encouraged to attend.
Wednesday, November 9th // 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. // Mattapoisett Free Public Library
7 Barstow Street, Mattapoisett
Childcare is available at the library. Please call the library at 508-758-4171 to pre-register for childcare.
EVENT: "COMMUNITY FORUM ON OPIATE EPIDEMIC"
WHEN: SEPTEMBER 22nd, 2016 - 7:00 pm
WHERE: Mattapoisett Congregational Church Hall, 27 Church Street, MAttapoisett, MA
Parents are encouraged to attend a community forum regarding the opiate epidemic that is plaguing our nation and even our tri-town communities. Overdoses and deaths have increased in our Commonwealth and locally. The Physicians to Prevent Opiate Abuse (PPOA) and the Nurses to Prevent Opiate Abuse (NPOA) will be hosting an informational presentation on Thursday evening, Sept 22nd at 7 pm at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church Hall, 27 Church Street, on this important topic. Public Health Nurses from all 3 towns will be there to assist. Come to find out the scope of the problem and how to talk with your children about this. (Information courtesy of Dr. Kathy Downey, PhD, RN, MBA, Public Health Nurse for Marion, MA)
WHEN: SEPTEMBER 22nd, 2016 - 7:00 pm
WHERE: Mattapoisett Congregational Church Hall, 27 Church Street, MAttapoisett, MA
Parents are encouraged to attend a community forum regarding the opiate epidemic that is plaguing our nation and even our tri-town communities. Overdoses and deaths have increased in our Commonwealth and locally. The Physicians to Prevent Opiate Abuse (PPOA) and the Nurses to Prevent Opiate Abuse (NPOA) will be hosting an informational presentation on Thursday evening, Sept 22nd at 7 pm at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church Hall, 27 Church Street, on this important topic. Public Health Nurses from all 3 towns will be there to assist. Come to find out the scope of the problem and how to talk with your children about this. (Information courtesy of Dr. Kathy Downey, PhD, RN, MBA, Public Health Nurse for Marion, MA)
Education Grants Now Available through DESE
Commissioner's Weekly Update – September 2, 2016
Information Sessions on Safe and Supportive Schools Grant:
The Department has scheduled grant information sessions throughout September to share details and address questions about the FY17 Safe and Supportive Schools competitive grant. The grant is intended to provide funding to districts and their selected schools to develop action plans that organize, integrate, and sustain school and district-wide efforts to create safe and supportive school environments and coordinate and align student support initiatives. Districts may apply for up to $10,000 per participating school to create school and district action plans. Full details about the grant will be available once it is posted later this month on ESE's grants website as FY17 fund code 335.
Summer 2016 Events & Activities
New Support Group in MattapoisettRegain Drug Addiction Support Group meets in Mattapoisett beginning Tuesday, June 7th. The Regain Drug Addiction Support Group is a faith-based group that focuses on sharing, understanding, education, love and compassion to assist individuals and families seeking to regain what has been lost through a loved one's drug addiction. Beginning on Tuesday, June 7th, the group will meet every first and third Tuesday of the month from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. in the “Social Room” at the Council on Aging, 17 Barstow Street, Mattapoisett. Residents from Mattapoisett, Marion & Rochester are welcome to attend. Participation in the group is free of charge and registration is not required.
For more information, please call the Public Health Nursing Office at (508) 758-4118. Teen Yoga Continues at Anchor Yoga
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Tai Chi, Knitting, Chess and more free activities at the Mattapoisett Library Calendar here
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posted 8/9/2016: Mentors in Violence Prevention (MVP) Program seeks to stop relationship violence where it starts -- in school
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NE Patriots owner, Robert Kraft and Attorney General, Maura Healey, in partnership with Northeastern University, announced their progress and plans. Learn about the origins of this program which was first discussed in September 2015. There are plans to bring the program to more than 30 secondary schools in Massachusetts.
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Tri-town National Night Out was 8/2/2016 at the Old Rochester Regional High School
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"THE MATTAPOISETT FREE LIBRARY offers the fun and educational activities are listed below. Hope to see you soon!"
(The following info. appears courtesy of Library Director, Susan Pizzolato.) Google Map/Directions
Re-Set Your Stress with Dr. Kristen Lee
"Dr. Kris" will present her book "Re-Set: Make the Most of Your Stress" on Tuesday, July 19th from 7 to 8 pm. Hear about her research and how to manage stress to your benefit. Books will be available for purchase and signing.
Dr. Kristen Lee, Ed.D., LICSW, is an award-winning behavioral sciences professor, clinician and author from Boston. She is a regular contributor for the Huffington Post and Psychology Today. Dr. Kris’s work has been featured on NPR and CBS radio.
Dr. Kris is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker known for her advocacy in promoting increased mental health integration in social policies and institutions to facilitate access and improved health outcomes in the U.S. and across the globe.
Everyone is welcome to this free program to be held in the downstairs meeting room.
Free Health and Wellness Series for Adults and Teens
Each Tuesday from 10:30 until 11:30 am, adults and teens can find out more about wellness practices, courtesy of the practitioners themselves. The theme this summer is to exercise your mind and body to be in the best shape possible.
Book Walk and Talk Every Wednesday
Walk from the Mattapoisett Library to Ned's Point and back beginning at 8 am every Wednesday with Library Director Susan Pizzolato to discuss good books and what we're reading. Get in shape and get some reading recommendations.
Library Bingo
Why should kids have all the fun? Stop by the library reading room and pick up a Bingo card filled with reading and activity tasks. Score Bingo and enter to win the giant basket of health and wellness items and books on display in the reading room. Fill the entire card and receive a copy of the hard bound book "A Picture Postcard History of Mattapoisett, Massachusetts (a $30 value), courtesy of the Mattapoisett Historical Society. The drawing for the wellness basket will be held August 24th. You need not be present to win.
www.mattapoisettlibrary.org // Google Map/Directions
(The following info. appears courtesy of Library Director, Susan Pizzolato.) Google Map/Directions
Re-Set Your Stress with Dr. Kristen Lee
"Dr. Kris" will present her book "Re-Set: Make the Most of Your Stress" on Tuesday, July 19th from 7 to 8 pm. Hear about her research and how to manage stress to your benefit. Books will be available for purchase and signing.
Dr. Kristen Lee, Ed.D., LICSW, is an award-winning behavioral sciences professor, clinician and author from Boston. She is a regular contributor for the Huffington Post and Psychology Today. Dr. Kris’s work has been featured on NPR and CBS radio.
Dr. Kris is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker known for her advocacy in promoting increased mental health integration in social policies and institutions to facilitate access and improved health outcomes in the U.S. and across the globe.
Everyone is welcome to this free program to be held in the downstairs meeting room.
Free Health and Wellness Series for Adults and Teens
Each Tuesday from 10:30 until 11:30 am, adults and teens can find out more about wellness practices, courtesy of the practitioners themselves. The theme this summer is to exercise your mind and body to be in the best shape possible.
- *****July 12th: Learn to De-Stress through Energy Work with Kim Field
- July 19th: Learn about Reiki with Vi Bobola
- July 26th: Have Fun with a Clean Living Make & Take with Kristen Boucher
- August 2: Try Chair Massage with Jessica Noblet
- August 9th: Try Yoga and Mediation with Donna Wingate
- August 23rd: Experience Tai Chi and the Five Elements with Mary Beth Soares
Book Walk and Talk Every Wednesday
Walk from the Mattapoisett Library to Ned's Point and back beginning at 8 am every Wednesday with Library Director Susan Pizzolato to discuss good books and what we're reading. Get in shape and get some reading recommendations.
Library Bingo
Why should kids have all the fun? Stop by the library reading room and pick up a Bingo card filled with reading and activity tasks. Score Bingo and enter to win the giant basket of health and wellness items and books on display in the reading room. Fill the entire card and receive a copy of the hard bound book "A Picture Postcard History of Mattapoisett, Massachusetts (a $30 value), courtesy of the Mattapoisett Historical Society. The drawing for the wellness basket will be held August 24th. You need not be present to win.
www.mattapoisettlibrary.org // Google Map/Directions
The Community Town Hall Meeting at the Zeiterion Theater on June 22nd, 2016
Medical professionals, community leaders and others on the front lines of the Opioid crisis shared their latest observations and information.
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LOCAL MEDIA COVERAGE: posted 6/22/2016
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In the NEWS: Tri-town nurses reach out to faith community in face of rising opioid abuse
In the NEWS: Scholarship Awarded in Scholar-Athlete Writing Contest for ORRJHS Grade 8 Students June, 2016 // Congratulations WINNERS: Paul Kippenburger & Kate Downey
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Both 8th grade students, wrote essays describing the importance of fitness and how they would make use of the resources offered by Seaside CrossFit in Mattapoisett. The winners will use their new opportunity to prepare for their first year playing sports as freshmen at Old Rochester Regional High School.
"Assistant Superintendent Dr. Elise Frangos joined forces with CrossFit gym owners and Marion residents Matt and Jenn Christopher to give two students a way to prepare for high school sports and to practice their writing." Read the Sippican Week article. In June, The Old Rochester Regional School District School Committee approved this generous donation from Seaside Strength & Conditioning which will benefit two grade 8 students. At right, is the flyer which explains the contest. |
June 6th-June 8th, 2016 // ORR Schools
The SunAWARE Educational Programs
During the week of June 6th, the Old Rochester Regional Junior and Senior High Schools welcomed Maura Flynn, RN, MA, DNC, from the Children's Melanoma Prevention Network. Maura will present a program on sun damage prevention to the ORR's grade 7 through 9 students. A dynamic and personable educator who brings warmth and cheer to a weighty topic, Maura arrives with great information to use right away. Her hands-on presentations instantly involve young people in learning about ultraviolet light, skin damage and the management of their own sun safety. Kids learn a range of strategies and behaviors to help keep them and other family members safe. Read more about Maura Flynn and the Sun AWARE Educational Program.
May 26th, 2016 // 6:30pm
Exclusive screening of "If Only" at the New Bedford YMCA
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Press Release: Film Designed to Bring Communities Together to Confront Opioid Epidemic Coming to the Boys & Girls Club of Greater New Bedford/Wareham
Free community screening of Jim Wahlberg’s “If Only” NEW BEDFORD – The Physicians to Prevent Opioid Abuse (PPOA) and Nurses to Prevent Opioid Abuse (NPOA) in partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of Greater New Bedford/Wareham to host a viewing of “If Only,” a short film co-written and produced by James Wahlberg, on May 26 at the club on 166 Jenney Street, New Bedford at 6:30 p.m. The film was created to initiate a meaningful dialogue between parents and children, and within communities, about prescription drug misuse and opiate addiction. “This film addresses one of the most serious health issues facing our society today. Addiction touches every culture, every family, and ultimately every one of us,” Wahlberg said. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to create a project that informs, educates and leads viewers to recognize the warning signs of opioid use and to participate in a solution.” The event is open to the community free of charge and will include free refreshments and a community conversation about addiction led by a panel of local experts. For event information or to reserve your free tickets (seating is limited, pre-registration is advised) please visit https://ifonlynb.eventbrite.com. For more information about the film, including a trailer, please visit www.IfOnlyMovie.org. The film was made possible in part by: Millennium Health Recovery Centers of America The Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation |
DST (Drug Story Theater, Inc.)
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Local newspaper, "Sippican Week" reported on this event. Our thanks to Georgia Sparling for attending and writing this insightful piece.
The teenage cast and their parents sit down for a "Talk Back" after having just performed "The Price You Pay." Photo credit: Georgia Sparling
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