Hudson Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition

03/16/2020

03/13/2020

Hudson YSAP would like to take this opportunity to thank one of our silver sponsors, Hudson Rotary Club, for the second annual Dodgeball Tournament scheduled for Friday, April 3, from 6 to 9 p.m., at Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.

Find tourney information and updates at:
http://www.hudsonhealthdept.org/ysap-dodgeball-tournament

03/11/2020

Hudson YSAP would like to take this opportunity to thank one of our silver sponsors, Downing Electric, Inc., for the second annual Dodgeball Tournament scheduled for Friday, April 3, from 6 to 9 p.m., at Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.

Find tourney information and updates at:
http://www.hudsonhealthdept.org/ysap-dodgeball-tournament

03/09/2020

Hudson YSAP would like to take this opportunity to thank one of our gold sponsors, St. Mary's Credit Union, for the second annual Dodgeball Tournament scheduled for Friday, April 3, from 6 to 9 p.m., at Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.

Find tourney information and updates at:
http://www.hudsonhealthdept.org/ysap-dodgeball-tournament

03/06/2020

Hudson YSAP would like to take this opportunity to thank one of our gold sponsors, Main Street Bank, for the second annual Dodgeball Tournament scheduled for Friday, April 3, from 6 to 9 p.m., at Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.

Find tourney information and updates at:
http://www.hudsonhealthdept.org/ysap-dodgeball-tournament

03/05/2020

Dodgeball tourney to help Hudson youth prevent substance abuse - Community Advocate

https://www.communityadvocate.com/2020/03/05/hudson-dodgeball-tourney/

Hudson/Marlborough – Teams will good-naturedly compete for Most Spirit, Best Uniform and First Place trophies at the second annual Dodgeball Tournament to

03/04/2020

Hudson YSAP would like to take this opportunity to thank one of our gold sponsors, Community Advocate Newspaper, for the second annual Dodgeball Tournament scheduled for Friday, April 3, from 6 to 9 p.m., at Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.

Find tourney information and updates at:
http://www.hudsonhealthdept.org/ysap-dodgeball-tournament

03/02/2020

Hudson YSAP would like to take this opportunity to thank one of our gold sponsors, Avidia Bank, for the second annual Dodgeball Tournament scheduled for Friday, April 3, from 6 to 9 p.m., at Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.

Find tourney information and updates at:
http://www.hudsonhealthdept.org/ysap-dodgeball-tournament

02/28/2020

Hudson YSAP would like to take this opportunity to thank one of our gold sponsors, Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School, for the second annual Dodgeball Tournament scheduled for Friday, April 3, from 6 to 9 p.m., at Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.

Find tourney information and updates at:
http://www.hudsonhealthdept.org/ysap-dodgeball-tournament

02/26/2020

Hudson YSAP would like to take this opportunity to thank our youth team sponsor, The RF Wood Foundation, for their sponsorship for the second annual Dodgeball Tournament scheduled for Friday, April 3, from 6 to 9 p.m., at Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.

Thanks to the RF Wood Foundation, we are able to offer a discounted registration rate of $100 to youth teams (normally $200)!

Find tourney information and updates at:
www.hudsonhealthdept.org/ysap-dodgeball-tournament

02/19/2020

In an effort to increase youth participation in our event and through the generosity of the RF Wood Foundation, any ‘Youth Team” that registers for the Hudson YSAP Dodgeball Tournament prior to February 28th will have their team registration fee reduced to $100.00 (normally $200). Team registrations MUST be submitted by February 28th in order to take advantage of the reduced fee. After February 28th reduced youth team registration fees may not be available. Currently we only have 6 spots remaining for teams to register. If interested, do not hesitate to Register Today! Please note: “Youth Team” is defined as any team having 6 or more participants who are currently in grades 5-12.

To learn more and register please visit http://www.hudsonhealthdept.org/ysap-dodgeball-tournament

11/08/2019

Hudson Health Department

A copy of the draft regulation can be found here: http://www.hudsonhealthdept.org/events/tobaccopublichearing

11/04/2019

Parental Addiction | Sesame Street in Communities

Sesame Street has created a great resource to help you have conversations with young children (2-6 years old) around addiction. Check out the videos and materials here!

https://sesamestreetincommunities.org/topics/parental-addiction/

Resources and support for families struggling with parental addiction.

11/01/2019

Dozens Of YouTube Videos Are Showing People How To Make Potentially Dangerous Vape Oil

Homemade THC vape oil is causing most of the vaping related injuries and deaths we've been hearing about. If you suspect a young person in your life may be creating their own vape oil, please be sure to talk to them about the risk.

https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/stephaniemlee/youtube-thc-vaping-videos

After being contacted by BuzzFeed News, the platform took down some of the videos. Vaping-related injuries continue to climb by the day.

10/31/2019

BU Experts on Twitter

https://twitter.com/BUexperts/status/1189606354299871238?s=20

“Join physician and tobacco policy researcher @mbsiegel on @reddit_AMA this Friday (11/1) at 12pm ET to discuss the youth vaping epidemic and respiratory disease outbreak. He will be answering questions about what we can do to minimize risk and improve #publichealth. https://t.co/OcvNM85nR9”

10/23/2019

Hudson Massachusetts Police Department

********************UPDATE************************

Daytashia Harvey has been located and brought home. Thank you all for your assistance.

The Hudson Police are trying to locate 17 year old Daytashia Harvey. She is considered missing/endangered. Any information please call the Hudson Police Department at 978-562-7122.

10/17/2019

Hi Everyone, just a reminder that next week we will be working with rail trail flatbread co. for a fundraiser! This is a super easy (and tasty) way to support our prevention work. Just PRINT out this flyer, and bring it with you Monday (10/21). When you order a flatbread (either dine-in or take-out) a portion of the proceeds go back to us!

Thanks in advance for your support!

10/11/2019

Hudson Rec presents 22nd fall fest with a new name - Community Advocate

We had a great time at this event playing trivia. There's a great photo of a group from Quinn Middle School who did an excellent job at trivia, showing that our middle school is doing some great and early health education!

https://www.communityadvocate.com/2019/10/08/hudson-rec-presents-22nd-fall-fest-with-a-new-name/

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer Hudson – Hudson Recreation presented its 22nd annual fall festival with a new name, as well as different hours and

10/02/2019

Massachusetts Vape Ban — Hudson Health Department

We've updated the Vaping Cessation page on the Health Department website! You can now find even more information and resources here to help you through the vape ban.

http://www.hudsonhealthdept.org/massachusetts-vape-ban

On September 24th, 2019, Governor Charlie Baker declared a public health emergency in the Commonwealth due to severe lung disease associated with the use of e-cigarettes and vaping products and the epidemic of e-cigarette use among youth. The Commissioner of Public Health in Massachusetts has tempor...

09/26/2019

Massachusetts Vape Ban — Hudson Health Department

With the new vape ban, many folks are faced with a choice: go (back) to cigarettes, or try to quit nicotine altogether. While this is a difficult decision for everyone, if your pursuing the latter we have prepared some resources for Hudson around cessation.

http://www.hudsonhealthdept.org/massachusetts-vape-ban

On September 24th, 2019, Governor Charlie Baker declared a public health emergency in the Commonwealth due to severe lung disesase associated with the use of e-cigarettes and vaping products and the epidemic of e-cigarette use among youth. The Commissioner of Public Health in Massachusetts has tempo...

09/25/2019

Massachusetts Vaping Product Ban: On September 24th, 2019, Governor Charlie Baker declared a public health emergency and announced a four-month ban on all vaping products effective immediately.

On September 24th, 2019, Governor Charlie Baker declared a public health emergency and announced a temporary four-month ban on all vaping products effective immediately.

At the Hudson Health Department, we understand this news can be distressing for individuals who vape nicotine, especially those who started vaping as a means of quitting smoking. Individuals who would like help seeking treatment are encouraged to call the Helpline at 1-800-QUIT-NOW or visit MakeSmokingHistory.org.

Read the press release here: https://www.mass.gov/news/governor-charlie-baker-declares-public-health-emergency-announces-temporary-four-month-ban-on

09/16/2019

Interested in being a YSAP member? Stop by our meeting on Wednesday night at the Hudson Town Hall from 5pm-6:30pm!

09/12/2019

Teen vaping: Buy back program will boost school funding to fight epidemic

An innovative solution to help schools combat the vaping epidemic!

https://www.boston25news.com/news/mass-vape-buy-back-program-will-target-teen-vaping-through-school-funding/983513453

A Massachusetts state representative has a new idea to combat the youth vaping epidemic, and he says it will force vape manufacturers to put some skin in the game.

09/12/2019

People are throwing their Juuls out windows and drenching them in water just to quit

https://www.theverge.com/2019/9/11/20859645/juul-quit-vaping-cdc-fda-flavor-pod-ban-death

Also subbing in sugar snap peas

09/06/2019

Is 'Mommy Juice' culture hurting moms?

Interesting story today on Good Morning America about "Mommy Juice" culture contributing to addiction among young mothers... Hopeful this will start a larger conversation!

https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/family/video/mommy-juice-culture-hurting-moms-65426323?fbclid=IwAR3vze5q43rH0UXY13dR_NsLC1Iy8Jy92cvt2vK8XsCKXYXzUPWXzn0fikM

Parenting expert Ericka Souter discusses how the culture of wine drinking among moms can impact their families.

09/05/2019

Natick 180

We are excited about the launch of Hidden in Plain Sight again this year! Thank you to your amazing sponsors Town of Natick, MA, Natick Mall, Jordan's Furniture, Ben & Jerry's, Wegmans, SPARK Kindness, SOAR Natick, Natick Rotary Club, Decisions At Every Turn Coalition, Dover-Sherborn Regional School District, Framingham Health Department, Framingham FORCE, Holliston Youth and Family Services, Hopkinton Organizing for Prevention, Hudson Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition, MCAP - Medfield Cares About Prevention, MetroWest Caring Adults Network, Northborough-Southborough Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition, Westborough Youth & Family Services, and WaylandCares for making this possible. Come visit us at our store front location on the Upper Level of the Natick Mall (between Tilly's and Hollister) from September 10-September 26 (hours vary depending on the day). Please see the flyer for more details!

09/04/2019

A Message from Our Coordinator:

Dear Hudson,

As you may or may not have seen, Hudson YSAP in collaboration with the Hudson Health Department displayed 80 purple flags on the front lawn of the Hudson Town Hall this past weekend. These flags each represented an overdose that occurred in Hudson between January, 2016 and Today.

I want to personally thank everyone for the support and loved that has poured in from the community in response to this event. Ever since I first started working in this community last April, I have been overwhelmed by the passion this community has for substance use prevention and awareness. Whether it was our local businesses eager to support our Dodgeball tournament, our local Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro West-Church St Clubhouse supporting our Caring Adults initiatives, Hudson Public Schools bringing us in for Vaping Education, and our administrators in the Town of Hudson supporting events like this one.

It was all best captured today as I was taking the flags down. I found this little rock with a bee painted on it that just said "Happy". I'm not quite sure what the true intent of this message was, but I chose to read it as a show of support for people struggling with addiction in our community.

On the back, the stone said something I'd like to echo here: "Hudson Rocks!"

Thank you all so much!

Best,

Colin Gallant, Hudson YSAP Coordinator

08/30/2019

Hudson Health Department

80 purple flags were placed on the Town Hall front lawn in observance of International Overdose Awareness Day (August 31st) representing 80 overdoses, fatal and non-fatal, that occurred in Hudson since 2016.

https://www.communityadvocate.com/2019/08/30/hudson-introduces-overdose-awareness-flag-display/?fbclid=IwAR02GUPEfpaKkaQ768oFIXTiX8v5eB7er0WbO20y9dNSCbcf6l1RT9cFSHg

08/09/2019

Perspectives on Substance Abuse

Hi Everyone! We are looking for folks in Hudson who are interested in telling us more about their perceptions around opioid addiction. Please take this brief survey and let us know! This results will be used to inform the programs we pursue moving forward!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe6-2T9lpzTGPSNXcuXCHEEVktdZDHPG7AqBvbd4DtEx9qSSw/viewform?usp=sf_link

The Hudson Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition (Hudson YSAP) is looking to get more information about attitudes regarding substance abuse held by the Hudson community. Your responses are anonymous, so please feel free to answer in a way that more represents your feelings.

08/05/2019

Some facts about Marijuana and how it can impact workers!

07/31/2019

MetroWest Caring Adults Network

Hudson YSAP is a member of the Central MetroWest Substance Abuse Prevention Collaborative, and contributed to the creation of the MetroWest Caring Adults Network!

The goal of the MetroWest Caring Adults Network is to connect adults to resources around build developmental relationships and foster strong relationships with youth!

Check it out!

Community

07/16/2019

Make Captain America proud...

07/10/2019

Resources — Hudson Health Department

We've updated some of the language we use around substance use, as well as the resource section of our slice of the Hudson Health Department Website! Check it out!

http://www.hudsonhealthdept.org/resources

Do you know a resource that’s not on our list? Reach out to Colin Gallant with the name, information, and a link to your resource and he’ll be sure to add it!

07/10/2019

Substance Misuse and Addiction Resource Guide — Hudson Health Department

Did you see the new Substance Misuse and Addiction resource guide we created with the Marlborough Alliance for Prevention? You can find it all online or come and get a hard copy at the Hudson Health Department

http://www.hudsonhealthdept.org/resource-guide

07/09/2019

Joyce Beatty on Twitter

Even if you don't know the lingo, it is always helpful to talk to the youth in your life about the harms of substance use. The conversation doesn't need to be difficult or very formal. We suggest opening up by asking them to tell you all the things wrong with this tweet! 😂😂

https://twitter.com/RepBeatty/status/1148641212087361536

“Hey teens! Vaping isn’t fleek or fire 🔥🔥🔥, that’s why the State of Ohio launched #MyLifeMyQuit to show you that you don’t need fat clouds ☁️☁️☁️ to be radical! 💯💯💯 https://t.co/Jui9ezzLmZ”