Dedham Organization for Substance Awareness

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We are a community coalition that brings together youth, parents, local government, law enforcement, healthcare, schools, and more to change community norms and policies around substance use in Dedham. To increase awareness of substance use within the community and enhance communication between parents, youths, educators and residents utilizing evidence-based data in order to promote education, encourage prevention and provide access to resources.

Juneteenth is a celebration of liberation and resilience—a recognition of the long fight for justice and equality in Bla...
06/19/2025

Juneteenth is a celebration of liberation and resilience—a recognition of the long fight for justice and equality in Black communities. As we reflect on that legacy, we also recognize the ongoing work to ensure access to health, healing, and opportunity for all.

Substance use doesn’t exist in a vacuum. Generations of systemic inequity—rooted in the same history Juneteenth commemorates—have shaped the social conditions that impact health outcomes today. This includes access to mental health care, housing, education, and prevention services.

As we honor Juneteenth, we also affirm that healing is a form of resistance. That supporting wellness in Black communities is a step toward true freedom. That prevention must be equitable, rooted in dignity, and community-led.

This week, we recommit to that vision: building systems that uplift, not punish. Supporting youth and families with compassion. Listening deeply. And never forgetting that health equity is inseparable from justice.

📢 Did you know?Teens say the #1 influence on their decisions about substance use isn’t their friends—it’s their parents...
06/17/2025

📢 Did you know?
Teens say the #1 influence on their decisions about substance use isn’t their friends—it’s their parents.
Prevention starts with clear, caring conversations:
✔️ Talk often
✔️ Be honest
✔️ Be consistent
Even if it feels like they’re not listening—they are.

🏳️‍🌈 Pride and Prevention 🏳️‍⚧️ LGBTQ+ youth face unique challenges that increase the risk of substance use, including d...
06/10/2025

🏳️‍🌈 Pride and Prevention 🏳️‍⚧️
LGBTQ+ youth face unique challenges that increase the risk of substance use, including discrimination, stigma, and mental health struggles. The Trevor Project’s 2021 National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health found that LGBTQ+ youth are more likely to use substances as a coping mechanism due to these stressors. It's vital we create supportive, safe spaces where youth can find resources and healing. 💜

Let's work together to ensure that every LGBTQ+ youth has the support they need to thrive and make healthy choices. 🌈

The Norfolk County Recovery Fest is a free, family-friendly event open to all, welcoming individuals in recovery, their ...
06/06/2025

The Norfolk County Recovery Fest is a free, family-friendly event open to all, welcoming individuals in recovery, their families, friends, and the broader community. Attendees will include people at all stages of recovery, loved ones offering support, community members, treatment professionals, local organizations, and advocates for recovery. The event provides a safe and inclusive space for families and children to enjoy activities like games, face painting, a zip line, live music, and a co****le tournament while connecting with resources that promote healing, opportunity, and empowerment.

This month, we recognize the unique challenges that LGBTQ+ youth face, particularly around mental health and substance u...
06/02/2025

This month, we recognize the unique challenges that LGBTQ+ youth face, particularly around mental health and substance use. As we celebrate Pride, let’s also remember that mental health care, prevention, and supportive spaces are essential for all. Together, we can create an inclusive environment where everyone thrives. 🏳️‍🌈

05/28/2025

Whether it’s a kind word, a listening ear, or a smile, your encouragement can make all the difference to someone struggling with mental health issues. 🌻Learn more ways to help: samhsa.gov/find-support/helping-someone

📖 "Daddy Used to Be Sick and He’s Much Better Now" is a gentle, honest picture book designed to help young children unde...
05/27/2025

📖 "Daddy Used to Be Sick and He’s Much Better Now" is a gentle, honest picture book designed to help young children understand recovery.

💙 Created in recognition of the Greater Lawrence Family Health Center’s Office-Based Opioid Treatment Program, this story supports parents in finding meaningful ways to talk to their kids about healing and hope.

If you’d like to read more of this book, you can find it for free through the Massachusetts Health Promotion Clearinghouse:
📞 1-800-952-6637
🖥️ mass.gov/MAclearinghouse

Facing a serious illness can stir up a range of emotions. It’s crucial to seek support to navigate these challenges. If ...
05/25/2025

Facing a serious illness can stir up a range of emotions. It’s crucial to seek support to navigate these challenges. If you need to talk to someone about your mental health, call or text . They can help. 988lifeline.org

🚫 Think it’s harmless to let teens drink at your house? Think again. Under MA’s Social Host Law, you or your child can f...
05/23/2025

🚫 Think it’s harmless to let teens drink at your house? Think again. Under MA’s Social Host Law, you or your child can face criminal charges, civil lawsuits, and insurance denial if minors drink on property you control—even a hotel room.

👎 Not worth the risk:
❗Fines up to $2,000
❗Up to 1 year in jail
❗No guaranteed coverage from homeowner’s insurance

Don’t host. Don’t supply. Don’t allow.
Know the law. Protect your future.

📚 M.G.L. c. 138, s. 34

🎓 Graduation season is here! Celebrate smart, stay safe. Graduation is a time to celebrate—not to take risks.Tell your g...
05/20/2025

🎓 Graduation season is here! Celebrate smart, stay safe.

Graduation is a time to celebrate—not to take risks.
Tell your grad to play it safe and party right—alcohol-free.
Because a well-deserved celebration should never end in tragedy. 💛

Physical challenges and serious health struggles in friends and family can impact their mental health. Although we might...
05/18/2025

Physical challenges and serious health struggles in friends and family can impact their mental health. Although we might not be able to change someone’s illness, we can change how they experience it. During , take the time to share a meal, take a walk, or just listen—it can make a world of difference. 🌎💖samhsa.gov/find-support/helping-someone

🍭 Candy-Coated Lies.To***co companies use sweet flavors to hook young people on deadly products—think fruity ci**rs, min...
05/18/2025

🍭 Candy-Coated Lies.
To***co companies use sweet flavors to hook young people on deadly products—think fruity ci**rs, minty e-cigs, and bubblegum vapes. Don’t be fooled. These products contain ni****ne and are highly addictive.

🧠 Flavors make it easier to start and harder to stop.

👀 Are your kids protected?
Check if your community is standing up to the to***co industry’s sweet talk

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