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Building Our Lives, Determined, Empowered, & Resilient Coalition

Together we create a healthy community for the youth of Greater Fall River.
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SSTAR Prevention’s BOLDER Coalition focuses on creating healthier communities for the youth and families of Greater Fall River, MA.

08/13/2024

Would you like to be able to share your experiences and ideas to help improve services regarding grandparents raising grandchildren and kinship families? Come be heard and make a difference on August 20th! See the flyer for more details!

08/10/2024

Members from the SSTAR Prevention Team are having a great time at the Back to School Block Party! 🥳📚✏️📓

08/08/2024

Join some of the SSTAR Prevention team for the 18th Annual Community Resource Fair at Father Diaferio Village today August 8th 2024 from 10am-2pm.☀️😎🌭🍔

08/01/2024

The Family Resource Center will be hosting a Free family friendly event! You will be able to enjoy a popsicle while you paint 🎨 ! Call 508-567-1735 to register by TODAY August 1st. The Family Resource Center is located at 45 Rock Street.

Learn more about the Family Resource Center here: www.frfsa.org/agency-programs/family-resource-center/.

07/30/2024

Looking for something to do this Wednesday?

Tomorrow at Griffin park there will be free food and live music along with arts and crafts for kids!

The Summer Evenings in the Park event runs from 5:30 to 8 pm every Wednesday night in July and August.

07/26/2024

Join some of the SSTAR Prevention team for the 18th Annual Community Resource Fair at Sunset Hill today July 26th 2024 from 10am-2pm. If you are unable to catch us at this one, do not worry there will be another one held on August 8th at Father Diaferio Village from 10am-2pm! ☀️😎🌭🍔

07/24/2024

Looking for something to do this Thursday? The Family Resource Center will be having a FREE movie day!🍿🎥🎬 Please see the flyer for more information!

07/19/2024

July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. It is a time to bring awareness to the unique challenges that racial and ethnic minorities in the United States face when it comes to mental illness. 🧠

For more resources check out the link below: https://www.fda.gov/consumers/knowledge-and-news-women-owh-blog/national-minority-mental-health-awareness-month

07/16/2024

Looking to beat this heat?🥵 Check out this resource to see different places you can go to, to stay cool!😎

07/11/2024

Greater Fall River RE-CREATION will be having its 3rd annual Community Block Party on Saturday, July 13th. The event will run for three hours beginning at 12pm. They will be having a rock wall, face painting, temporary tattoos, caricaturists, games, and resource tables from partners in and around the community! Plus they’ll have free food, refreshments, and a DJ!

This is a free event for the entire community. 🥳

07/08/2024

Did you know that Fall River offers a FREE Summer Lunch Program! Here are the Official Times & Locations!

07/05/2024

Looking for a volunteer opportunity? Check out this event taking place today Friday, July 5th, at 8:00 am in the Heritage State Park Sailing Lot for a Post-4th of July clean-up.
Tools and bags will be provided and registration is not required.
For further information, please contact Mayor Coogan’s Office at 508-324-2600.

07/03/2024

SSTAR Prevention would like to wish you a happy and safe Fourth of July 🇺🇸 🎆🎇🔴⚪️🔵

06/27/2024

Members of the SSTAR Prevention team were able to attend the Bessel Van Der Kolk Presentation today. It was hosted by the Marion Institute and focused on the latest in trauma research 🧠

06/26/2024

Happy Summer! Have you started your summer bucket list yet? 😎☀️🌊

06/12/2024

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out the Kick-Off To Summer! 😎☀️

06/11/2024

Members from SSTAR Prevention attended the Massachusetts in-person HOPE (Healthy Outcomes From Positive Experiences) Gathering

06/06/2024

With graduation around the corner remember to have these conversations! 🎓

06/02/2024

The SSTAR Prevention team is hanging out with our friends at Project Aware, Community Partners, and the Women’s Center for the ultimate SSTAR Collaboration at Fall River Pride! Stop by all our tables to say hello and enjoy all that pride has to offer!!! Happy Pride Month!!! 🏳️‍🌈🌈❤️

05/30/2024

Check out this awesome event happening on June 2nd! 🪴

05/29/2024

Shout out to the Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School students for creating yellow tulips in their shops to reframe the stigma against mental health! 💐💛

05/21/2024

TOMORROW, MARCH 22-PLEASE COME LISTEN AND LEARN ABOUT THIS IMPORTANT PUBLIC HEALTH ISSUE.

05/20/2024

WEDNESDAY MARCH 22ND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

05/19/2024

Join us at the Spring Into Wellness Expo today from 9 am -12 pm 🧘💐🧘‍♀️

05/15/2024

National Prevention Week is a public education platform showcasing the work of communities and organizations across the country that are preventing substance use and promoting positive mental health.

To learn more click this link: https://www.samhsa.gov/prevention-week

05/06/2024

For more than 20 years, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has recognized Mental Health Awareness Month (MHAM) every May to increase awareness about the vital role mental health plays in our overall health and well-being and provide resources and information to support individuals and communities who may need mental health support. 💚

04/30/2024

Tomorrow, May 1st, the City of Fall River is hosting an Opioid Settlement Funds Public Meeting. Residents are invited to attend and provide feedback on Opioid Settlement Funds spending.

You can learn more about Fall River Opioid Settlement Funds here: https://www.fallriverma.gov/departments/health_and_human_services/fall_river_opioid_settlement_funds.php

If you’d like to share your feedback via the Fall River Opioid Settlement Funds Community Survey, you can take the quick online survey here: tinyurl.com/FRFundsSurvey

04/22/2024

Did you know that this week is National Youth Violence Prevention Week? National Youth Violence Prevention Week (April 22 – 26) is a campaign to raise awareness and to educate on effective ways to prevent or reduce youth violence. This week-long national education initiative will involve activities that demonstrate the positive role young people can have in making their school and community safer.

04/17/2024

April is —a time to raise awareness of alcohol use & misuse. Find helpful resources on alcohol use & misuse prevention, treatment & recovery support services that you & your community can use to support those who may be struggling: samhsa.gov/find-help/atod/alcohol

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Fall River, MA
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Resources on resources on resources! This Thursday July 20th was the 17th Annual Community Resource Fair held at Father Diaferio Village! Some members from SSTAR Prevention were there tabling! If you missed this event don’t worry there will be another one held at Sunset Hill on August 8th! We hope to see you there!😎☀️

Did you know that SSTAR Prevention has 8 Key Principles that we incorporate into all our work in Prevention? They are as follows: Principal 1: Racial Equity Principle 2: Trauma informed service provision Principle 3: Positive youth development Principle 4: Intersectionality Principle 5: Cultural Humility Principle 6: Restorative Justice Principle 7: Collective Impact Principle 8: Build and sustain the leadership of people of color

Medication Disposal Locations in Taunton and Fall River MA!

Unfortunately due to COVID-19 the annual DEA April Takeback has been canceled. However this week BOLD will be sharing a BUNCH of helpful information on how/where to safely dispose of your unused, unwanted, or expired prescription medication as well as how to safely store your medications. Check out the video below to see where you can properly dispose of your medications in Taunton and Fall River MA!