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The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association welcomes school administrators, educators, advisors, activity group leaders, wellness coordinators, guidance counselors, athletic directors, coaches, nurses, school committee members, PTA members, and anyone interested in learning more about addiction, treatment and prevention to this event.

This event will cover everything from the medical nature of addiction in the brain to prevention strategies to recovery stories, featuring multiple guest speakers, including former New England Patriots Pro Bowl Running Back, Tony Collins.

See flyer below for more details, and to print the registration form!

Date: March 21, 2016
Time: 8:30am-2:30pm (Registration begins at 8am)
Location: MIAA Conference Center, 33 Forge Parkway, Franklin, MA 02038
Cost: $40 per person (includes breakfast, lunch and materials)

Fresh Check Day is the signature program of The Jordan Porco Foundation (JPF). JPF works closely with colleges to plan and fund events.

In an effort to bring awareness of mental health resources and coping strategies to college campuses.

It is a celebratory fair-like event that includes:  Interactive Expo Booths / Free food / Entertainment / Exciting Prizes and Giveaways!

Date: April 8th, 2016
Time: 12- 3 pm
Location: Lewitt Hall, Lasell College

Attention healthcare providers! SCOPE of Pain is designed to help you safely and effectively manage patients with chronic pain, when appropriate, with opioid analgesics. The Medford meeting includes essential clinical content on opioid prescribing as well as state-specific information, including a policy and resource panel with representatives from State and local agencies.

Register for this FREE event at: scopeofpain.org

Date: April 9, 2016
Time: 7:30am-12:30pm
Location: Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Medford

The City of Lawrence Office of Planning and Development is implementing a planning process to investigate redevelopment options for the Lawrence Manchester Rail Corridor. The goals Plan LMRC seeks to advance include: Economic Development, Job Creation, and Improved Quality of Life.

Date: March 3, 2016
Time: 7-9pm
Location: Room LC 301, El-Hefni Center, 414 Common Street, Lawrence, MA

See flyer attached for further details.

Falls are the leading cause of injury and disability for people over age 60. If you or someone you know is concerned about falling Circle Home nurses and therapists will help identify fall risks and how to prevent them!

The first of 6 clinics will be held:
Date: March 8, 2016
Time: 12- 4:00 pm
Location: Lowell Senior Center

Presented by Lahey Health in collaboration with the Woburn Police Department: The first of a 4- part series is on Suicidal Behavior/Self Injury and will be presented by Jack Petras, LMHC, Vice President of the Lahey Health Behavioral Services (LHBS) Emergency Services Division.

Date: Wednesday, March 2nd 2016
Time: Continental breakfast/Registration 8- 8:30 am
Program 8:30- 10:30 am
Location: The Crestview 36 Montvale Ave., Woburn

To RSVP or to learn more please contact Marylou Hardy at 781.744.3131 or Marylou.Hardy@Lahey.org
(2 continuing ed credits will be given at each session)

See flyer attached for further details!

90% of drug addictions start in teenage years. Learn how YOU can save loved ones at this informative library presentation & panel discussion.
See flyer below for further details.
Contact: Mike Higgins to sign up and/ or for further details.

Time: 7pm
Date: Wednesday, March 2nd, 2016
Location: Billerica Public Library, 15 Concord Road, Billerica

Offered during Lowell Women’s Week, this free seminar aims to promote financial independence among women, by offering information tools and resources on important financial topics. Various workshops will be provided, along with a lunch and keynote speaker. To register, e-mail Gladys or call at 978-654-5673.

Date: March 12, 2016
Time: 11am-2pm
Location: Stoklosa Middle School, 560 Broadway St,. Lowell

Immigrants and refugees are growing populations in Massachusetts that can be at high risk for developing a variety of mental health problems. It is important to provide these unique populations with the mental health services to meet their needs. This training will focus on skills and strategies that can enhance clinical services for refugee and immigrant children and their families. The importance of cultural competence and cultural humility and how cultural brokers can help overcome cultural and linguistic barriers will be discussed.

Continuing Education: Applications for 3 hours of continuing education credits have been submitted for Social Workers, LMHCs, LMFTs, and Nurses. Please contact Jenny Huynh (jhuynh@riversidecc.org) for the status of the CE accreditation. This training is approved for 3 hours of continuing education for Psychologists.

Date: March 18, 2016,
Time: 9:30 am-12:30 pm
Location: Saint Michael Parish, 90 Concord Road, Bedford, MA
Registration Deadline: March 16, 2016
Register Today!