Arlington Youth Health & Safety Coalition

09/15/2022

Recovery is for Everyone: Every Person, Every Family, Every Community. Recovery Month spreads the message that people can and do recover every day.

08/25/2022

Next week is International Overdose Awareness Day - a campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died, and acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left behind. We will be posting everyday for a week to raise awareness!

08/25/2022

We are hiring! AYHSC is seeking a Youth Coordinator for 10 hours a week to join our team and help make Arlington a healthy and safe place for our youngsters to grow up! Any questions please email Kayla at kvodka@town.arlington.ma.us

Arlington values diversity.  We strongly encourage candidates of varied backgrounds, including people of color, persons with disabilities and others to apply.

12/17/2021

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The 988 system offers an alternative to calling 911 — and avoiding a response by police — for people having mental health breakdowns.

12/12/2021

Surgeon General: COVID Worsened Youth Mental Health Crisis

A new U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory says the COVID-19 pandemic has worsened the nation’s youth mental health crisis, and calls for a rapid response.

12/11/2021

Study Suggests Ma*****na Use May Interfere With Sleep

Ma*****na use may interfere with sleep, a new study suggests.

12/10/2021

Listen: A public health expert passes on football’s full body collisions for youth

Public health expert Kathleen Bachynski discusses the risks taken by youngsters playing football and other sports with full-body collisions.

12/10/2021

FDA expands authorization for Pfizer’s Covid-19 booster to cover 16- and 17-year-olds

The authorization now extends to 16- and 17-year-olds, making Pfizer's the only booster currently available in the U.S. for the age group.

12/02/2021

Mayors' top concern: mental health

A shift away from 2020's concerns about budget cuts.