Central MetroWest Substance Awareness & Prevention Collaborative
Uniting communities through connection and collaboration to prevent youth substance use and misuse, foster a culture of wellness, and ensure every young person has the support they need to thrive.
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of youth haven’t vaped or used alcohol in the last 30 days
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of youth haven’t used cannabis in the last 30 days.
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of students report having a supportive adult in their lives.
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Uniting Communities through Connection & Collaboration
Whether you’re a parent or caregiver, or youth looking for guidance, an educator seeking resources, or a community member eager to create change, CMSAPC brings seven communities together to build a healthier, united region.
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Support for parents, caregivers, and youth
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Educational resources for educators
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Community health and prevention programs
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Opportunities to lead local change
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Ashland
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Marlborough
Natick
Northborough
Southborough
Westborough
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“Weed’s legal now. What’s the big deal?”
It’s a fair question, and one a lot of teens may have.
Legal for adults does not mean risk-free for teens. The adolescent brain is still developing, and cannabis use during these years can have different effects than it does for adults.
The goal isn’t to lecture. It’s to give parents and caregivers a simple way to start the conversation, answer questions honestly, and keep talking as their teen gets older.
💬 Ask what they’ve heard.
👂 Listen before jumping in.
📚 Share accurate information.
🔁 Keep the conversation going.
Talk early. Talk often.
Learn more at www.cmsapc.org
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📣 Parents & Caregivers: We want to hear from YOU!
The 2026 CMSAPC Parent/Caregiver Attitudes on Youth Substance Use Survey is now open, and your thoughts, experiences, and ideas can directly help shape prevention programming for the young people you care about.
As parents and caregivers, you have an important perspective on the challenges youth are facing, the conversations happening at home, and the kinds of information and support families actually need. Your feedback helps us make sure our programs and messaging reflect the real experiences of our communities.
This year’s survey is shorter than in previous years and there is one regional survey for all CMSAPC communities.
✅ Take the survey here:
trendline.questionpro.com/CMSAPC2026
Please consider taking a few minutes to participate and sharing the survey with other parents and caregivers. The more voices we hear from, the better we can understand what families need and use that information to guide future youth prevention efforts across our region.
Thank you for helping us make sure parent and caregiver voices are part of the conversation. 💬
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