Reading Coalition for Prevention & Support

Reading Coalition for Prevention & Support We have many of the pieces in place, including a dedicated and diverse Reading Coalition Board, and highly qualified staff.

We are a coalition of youth & adults living and working in Reading, MA who promote a safe, healthy, vibrant community in which everyone makes healthy decisions and ensures that today's resources shape tomorrow's strengths. There have been many strides to reduce risky behaviors amongst Reading teenagers including a strong commitment from involved parents, dynamic educators, student support professionals, school leaders, committed coaches, faith leaders, afterschool professionals, healthcare workers, and other caring adults. “Progress is being made but as a community we have much more to do. Additional recognition by the broader community of youth substance abuse issues will be a key to further success.”

Erica Maillet and Jessenia Cruz were honored to share our coalition’s work  gala, An Evening Behind the Velvet Curtain, ...
03/09/2026

Erica Maillet and Jessenia Cruz were honored to share our coalition’s work gala, An Evening Behind the Velvet Curtain, this past weekend. The League has been a steadfast supporter of the coalition, and we’re so grateful for their continued generosity and for the chance to glam up for a great cause! ✨

03/09/2026

Be part of something meaningful 💙✨ Volunteer at NAMIWalks and help create a day that reminds everyone they are not alone 🧠🤝

We have a variety of roles and shifts available, including setup and breakdown support 🛠️, greeters 👋, water station volunteers 💧, and high energy volunteers to help keep the crowd motivated and engaged 🎉📣 There is a place for everyone to make an impact.

Sign up here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=XkLUvDBJdEC8TRD86v7wLlFxr5zHVXJAnKyzuoUrJb9UNTJJR0wxNlE0NVQ5ODUyVjZJT1NRSFBYUC4u&route=shorturl

Have specific questions? Contact info@namimass.org 📧

Join us in showing our community that support, connection, and hope are always within reach 💚

03/09/2026

Join Operation Parent’s free, monthly webinars featuring child psychologists and prevention experts. Topics include teen anxiety, va**ng, social media, trauma-informed parenting, and more—designed to empower K‑12 caregivers and spark meaningful conversations.

03/06/2026

Support the American Red Cross today. Please visit our website to donate now. Financial donations of any size help fund our mission.

03/06/2026

We’re so proud of RMHS leaders Madison Sexton and Brooke Hogan for organizing yesterday’s American Red Cross Blood Drive! In just 5 hours, students and staff donated 23 pints, potentially saving 23 lives. This event was supported by a Coalition minigrant project, and more blood drives are on the way in Reading!

03/04/2026

As a reminder the the Town Clerk’s Office has mailed the 2026 Annual Census, which includes your dog licensing worksheet. All dogs in Reading must be licensed by the end of this month, March 31, please be sure to review, complete, and return your form as soon as possible.

Dogs can also be licensed online here: https://readingma.portal.opengov.com/categories/1092.

You can return your census and dog licensing forms by mail, in person at the Town Clerk’s Office, or by using the white drop box outside Town Hall. Questions? Contact the Town Clerk’s Office at 781-942-9050

Thank you for helping keep our records up to date and for being responsible pet owners!

[Image description: Graphic with cartoon dogs promoting 2026 dog licensing, due by March 31, with Town Clerk contact information.]

03/04/2026

Sharing a resource with the Reading community.

On Monday, March 9, 2026, at 7:00 PM at the Reading Memorial High School Auditorium for an unforgettable evening. Holocaust survivor Tibor Spitz, traveling from Upstate NY for this event, will share his remarkable story of resilience and hope. The evening will begin with a moving violin performance of the Sound of Schindler’s List, setting the tone for a night of reflection and inspiration.

This is a rare opportunity to hear firsthand from one of the last living Holocaust survivors, a testament to the strength of the human spirit. Together, we will honor the past, reflect on its lessons, and commit to building a brighter future.

For the safety and comfort of all attendees, security will be present.

Tickets are $20 per person, with a special discounted rate of $10 for students aged 14–18. More details can be seen here: https://www.jewishwakefield.com/templates/articlecco_cdo/aid/6749451/jewish/Evening-with-a-Holocaust-Survivor-March-9.htm

[Image Description: A promotional flyer for an evening event featuring Holocaust survivor Tibor Spitz. The text announces the date and time: Monday, March 9, 2026, at 7:00 PM, at the Reading Memorial High School Auditorium.]

What a year for the coalition! In Reading, 3,500 people engaged, supported, and lifted up through individualized care, g...
03/02/2026

What a year for the coalition! In Reading, 3,500 people engaged, supported, and lifted up through individualized care, group activities, and community collaboration.
https://bit.ly/RCoalition25Report

Chabad of Wakefield will host a special event in Reading on March 9th featuring 96 year old Tibor Spitz, guest speaker w...
03/02/2026

Chabad of Wakefield will host a special event in Reading on March 9th featuring 96 year old Tibor Spitz, guest speaker with violinist Yonar Zur.

Event Details Join us on Monday, March 9, 2026, at 7:00 PM at the Reading Memorial High School Auditorium for an unforgettable evening. Holocaust survivor Tibor Spitz, traveling from Upstate NY for this event, will share his remarkable story of resilience and hope. The evening will begin with a movi...

02/26/2026
Take our free Mental Health First Aid course for Adults with Taunya   from March 24 thru April 14, 5:00 to 7:30 PM. Regi...
02/26/2026

Take our free Mental Health First Aid course for Adults with Taunya from March 24 thru April 14, 5:00 to 7:30 PM. Register https://conta.cc/4k600Mw


02/25/2026

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