Hudson Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition

09/26/2023

The 5K route for Saturday!

Pre-registration open thru tomorrow…
https://hudsonrecreation.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1635

09/21/2023

Some pictures from the 2022 YSAP and MAP “Run, Walk, Roll & Stroll for Prevention”. Hope you join us for this year’s 5K event on Saturday, September 30th!

09/20/2023

ONLY 1 WEEK LEFT TO PRE-REGISTER!

Please join YSAP (Hudson Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition) and MAP (Marlborough Alliance for Prevention) for a 5K Run, Walk, Roll and Stroll for Prevention. The goal is to raise awareness and funds to assist the organizations in their mission to educate and provide resources, support and programming related to Substance Use Prevention.

https://hudsonrecreation.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1635

09/12/2023

Lots of great prizes to be raffled off! Local restaurants, stores, and entertainment! Pre-register by 9/27/23 to be eligible! Remember: You can run, walk, roll or stroll... or even just come to support the cause!

https://hudsonrecreation.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1635

09/01/2023

08/30/2023

We are incredibly grateful to our Sponsors for supporting our 5K and our Substance Use Prevention Efforts in the Hudson and Marlborough communities!

A Special THANK YOU to…

🎉AVIDIA BANK
🎉KIWI RECOVERY
🎉MAIN STREET BANK
🎉MICHAEL MERCURI-LEMIRE INSURANCE AGENCY
🎉THE RF WOOD FOUNDATION
🎉UMASS MEMORIAL HEALTH-MARLBOROUGH HOSPITAL

🎉The Addiction Referral Center (ARC)
🎉Assabet Dental Group
🎉S. Elaine McDonald RE/MAX Executive Realty
🎉Casaceli Trucking, Inc.
🎉Hudson Auto Repair and Gas
🎉State Representative Kate Hogan
🎉The Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce.
🎉Wegmans

08/28/2023

Please support Team Sharing…

The Chick-fil-A locations at 36 Apex Drive in Marlborough and 286 Turnpike Road in Westborough will participate in an Overdose Awareness event on Thursday, Aug. 31.

Mention “Spirit Night” when placing an order, and a portion of the bill will go to Team Sharing.

08/25/2023

Here's some information about an event that the Hudson Eagles are hosting next Sunday.

08/08/2023

All those registered by August 25th, 2023 will receive a race day t-shirt, reduced entry fee and eligibility to win raffle prizes (gift cards from local restaurants and stores). Pre-registration is highly encouraged!

Please join Hudson Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition (YSAP) and Marlborough Alliance for Prevention (MAP) as they host their 2nd Annual "Run, Walk, Roll & Stroll for Prevention" 5K! 🏃‍♀️👨‍🦽🚶

The goal of this event is to raise awareness and funds to assist these organizations in their mission to educate and provide resources, programming and support to our community around substance use prevention.

The 5k is open to people of ALL ages and abilities and is a family-friendly event! Registration details and information below!

10/14/2022

Hudson Recreation’s Rec Fest is TOMORROW and YSAP will be there! Stop by our table to test your knowledge at our trivia game, grab some reasources, and get a temporary Halloween tattoo!

09/26/2022

A HUGE thank you to everyone that came out on Saturday to support the 1st Hudson Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition & Marlborough Alliance for Prevention 5K Run, Walk, Roll, Stroll for Prevention! It was a huge success and we are so grateful for all the support!

A special thank you to the Highland City Striders, who served as our Race Directors! To Hudson Recreation, who played an integral role in planning and executing the event! To the coalition members from both Hudson Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition and Marlborough Alliance for Prevention! And to all the amazing businesses that supported us, which you can find a list of below!

Check out all the amazing pictures from the event here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/FdF7pbWaDaQGdyfJA

Final race times are below in the pictures.

Thank you, again! We look forward to doing this again next year!

09/22/2022

Signup before advanced registration closes tomorrow (9/23) at noon! Price goes up for day-of registration. https://hudsonrecreation.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1530

09/21/2022

Lots of great prizes up for grabs this Saturday! Pre-register by Friday to be eligible! Remember: You can run, walk, roll or stroll... or even just come to support the cause!

Register here: https://hudsonrecreation.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1530

09/19/2022

Bring the KIDS! Or better yet, come for the KIDS!

Hudson Recreation will be hosting a free obstacle course throughout the morning and HpdMurf will be there for photo ops!

09/14/2022

Looking for more reasons to join us at our upcoming 5K?! We'll have lots of great giveaways, raffle prizes, a special appearance by HpdMurf the Community Resource Dog and more!

This is NOT just for runners! Come walk, roll or stroll our 5K or shorter 2.3 mile route. Leashed dogs welcome.

And don't forget our FREE obstacle course for kids presented by Hudson Recreation! All kids will get their very own race bib and a medal.

Pre-registration is strongly encouraged and gives you more opportunities to win raffle prizes! Signup here: bit.ly/3dKkoof

08/29/2022

Wednesday is International Overdose Awareness Day. A day to remember those we have lost, to reduce the stigma, and to support those in pain. 💜
Starting tomorrow (8/30), there will be a display of flags on the Town Hall lawn representing those who have died from or experienced an overdose. YSAP and the Hudson Health Department will be at the Hudson, MA Farmers' Market tomorrow with prevention and recovery resources, and our friends from Program RISE will be there doing on-the-spot Narcan trainings. We hope you will check it out and join us in recognizing this important day!

08/27/2022

Who are YSAP and MAP you ask?

Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition’s mission:
The community of Hudson will work to measurably transform adolescent substance use by building community capacity and supporting substance abuse prevention, early intervention, and treatment.

Marlborough Alliance for Prevention's mission is to help develop a safe and healthy community by providing evidence-based information and education to prevent the misuse of all substances including alcohol, ni****ne, prescriptions, and ma*****na.

Please join us at our 5K RUN, WALK, ROLL & STROLL FOR PREVENTION on September 24th to learn more about us and support our prevention efforts!

Join us for a family-friendly 5K event on Saturday, September 24th. All are welcome! Please see details below.

To register:
https://hudsonrecreation.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1530

08/20/2022

Join us for a family-friendly 5K event on Saturday, September 24th. All are welcome! Please see details below.

To register:
https://hudsonrecreation.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1530

08/16/2022

COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Tomorrow @ Town Hall!

COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Tomorrow (8/17)! Here are all the details...
✔️ Hudson Town Hall 11am - 1pm
✔️ Ages 6 months and older
✔️ Pfizer & Moderna options available
✔️ 1st, 2nd & Booster doses available

Preregister here: www.tinyurl.com/Hudsonvax

Giveaways & More!
🌟 $25 grocery story gift card for everyone that gets vaccinated
🌟 Lunch for all who attend thanks to Open Table
🌟 Fun items for kids 🎈
🌟 Assistance with SNAP & health insurance enrollment
🌟 COVID test kits, masks and more!

07/11/2022

In partnership with Hudson Recreation & Addiction Referral Center, we are hosting 2nd Act (formerly Improbable Players) this Friday (7/15) at Hudson High! All are welcome to join us for this prevention play and conversation about substance use, recovery and hope! Play followed by a talk-back with the actors and pizza and ice cream! Help us spread the word! 🗣

*ideal for 6th - 8th graders

05/11/2022

We're looking forward to tonight's program with New York Times bestselling author Jessica Lahey! She'll help us to better understand the roots of addiction and how to discuss with the young people in our lives.
Register Now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-addiction-inoculation-with-jessica-lahey-tickets-303412273277?fbclid=IwAR34OJP72eEKVx3POpi34aTf1Hb-ce7kZVRy2lnwDlrMhQGbNy5Q_b1jtuY

05/09/2022

We hope you will join us tomorrow evening at this very important, free virtual presentation we are hosting alongside some of our neighboring towns and Johnny's Ambassadors! Register here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2394555328003406094

05/02/2022

Our partners in Natick are hosting this very informative presentation this Wednesday night. Open to all! Register here: https://partners.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LhV8dBxVRZ-nzo3mISytjQ?fbclid=IwAR2mU90YjiDYzzCYwsw3yXoLw3WB-E7SNgEOE_jQd4U_fJcVGTFupuHuJ0w

This panel discussion is hosted by Newton-Wellesley Hospital's Substance Use Services Council. Natick 180's Prevention & Outreach Program Manager will be one of the panel presenters.

Register Now: https://partners.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LhV8dBxVRZ-nzo3mISytjQ

04/03/2022

Join Team Sharing, Inc.’s Remembering Our Angels 5k Road Race in Marlborough at the Moose Lodge on Saturday, May 7th.
Support those who have lost loved ones to substance use disorder, and help raise awareness.

03/30/2022

Last week was National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week! Don't worry if you missed it, there is still time to take the National Drug & Alcohol IQ Challenge! Be sure to share what you learn with others!

https://create.kahoot.it/details/0c339ba3-618a-4fae-a89d-c02a917e33d2

Play this kahoot about Test your knowledge about drugs and drug use. Find related lessons from the National Institute on Drug Abuse at https://teens.drugabuse.gov/teachers.

03/28/2022

Sign up today at tinyurl.com/hudsonmhfa

Will be held virtually

12/31/2021

May the new year bring you much joy, peace and happiness.

Please remember to celebrate safely and responsibly!

12/25/2021

We look forward to working together in the new year to prevent & reduce youth substance use!

11/25/2021

Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy your day with those you love!

10/07/2021

There is still time to sign up for a Youth Mental Health First Aid training next week! This training is meant for parents/caregivers, teachers, coaches, mentors... really anyone working/interacting with young people!

Register here: https://form.jotform.com/212576713550152

09/28/2021

FREE training TONIGHT from our friends in Wellesley! Understanding anxiety and su***de in the COVID era... email [email protected] to register

09/27/2021

There's still time to sign up for a free virtual Mental Health First Aid training on Wednesday (9/29) 9am-4pm. Sign up at the link below or by leaving a commenting! https://form.jotform.com/212225905753151?fbclid=IwAR3tGbFsPcHMmxfT1I8VFFtPEa-asfDLna4PR9vsZyJIREU0Fk7zN2kqdso

09/07/2021

The Hudson Health Department is excited to be hosting a free virtual Mental Health First Aid training for community members coming up on September 29th! To sign-up, complete the registration form here: https://form.jotform.com/212225905753151

09/03/2021

Thank you to everyone who came out on Tuesday for the International Overdose Awareness Day ceremony we hosted along with the Hudson Health Department! The purple flags remembering the 20 Hudson lives lost to fatal overdose since 2018, and the 53 white flags representing the number of non-fatal overdoses by Hudson residents since 2018 will remain on display through the weekend. Have a happy & safe Labor Day, all!

09/02/2021

Thanks to our friends at Program RISE, there will be a FREE online Narcan training this evening at 6pm. After the training, you can receive your own free Narcan in a variety of ways. We hope you will attend... Narcan saves lives!

Join the meeting here: https://zoom.us/j/99423643167?pwd=SzdwdHBlSmY5MGFWc3oyUGc3blpTZz09

Meeting ID: 994 2364 3167
Passcode: cUSP8K

08/31/2021

Today is the day! International Overdose Awareness Day 2021

The flags are out on the Town Hall lawn and the sun is shining! Join us today at 4pm for a special Overdose Awareness Day ceremony! 💜🤍

https://fb.me/e/4tYNclC83

08/26/2021

Join us outside of Town Hall on Tuesday to recognize International Overdose Awareness Day and those impacted by Substance Use Disorder. Program starts at 4pm with guest speakers and a special performer from the recovery community. See you there!

More details on our event page here: https://fb.me/e/1ma5A1DZm

08/18/2021

The *Caring Connections* campaign is still going on over on the MetroWest Caring Adults Network page! Check it out and follow!

08/02/2021

Follow the MetroWest Caring Adults Network's "Caring Connections" campaign for tips on how to be the best caring adult possible for the young people in your lives!

06/14/2021

Follow our new Caring Connections campaign all about Building Youth Assets over on our MetroWest Caring Adults Network page!

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