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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💬 What’s one way you keep conversations open with the young people in your life?
Today’s cannabis is very different from what many adults remember. Products are often more potent, which can increase the risk of negative effects ... especially for young or first-time users.
That’s why prevention starts with conversation. Young people are incredibly impressionable in both positive and negative ways. As adults, we have an opportunity to guide them with clear, honest, and age-appropriate information.
The goal isn’t fear, it’s understanding.
✔ What cannabis is
✔ How it’s changed
✔ Why delaying use matters
The Talk Early. Talk Often. campaign is here to help make those conversations easier — and more effective.
Start early. Stay consistent. Keep it real.
Come check out our “ Talk Early. Talk Often.” table during then Open House tomorrow! At Hudson High from 4-6!It’s National Public Health Week! 🎉🩺
Join us as we celebrate the power of public health and the impact it has on our everyday lives — from the air we breathe to the services that keep our community safe and healthy.
This year’s theme, “Ready. Set. Action!”, is all about coming together and taking steps—big and small—to build a healthier future for all.
The Hudson Health Department is excited to bring a full week of events to our community:
📚 Public Health StoryWalk (all week!) with the Hudson Public Library
💊 Narcan Training
🏫 Public Health Open House
🧘 Free Yoga Sculpt Class at the Hudson MA Senior Center
🩸 Blood Drive with Hudson Massachusetts Police Department
Whether you join us for one event or all of them, there’s something for everyone!
✨ Don’t forget to stop by our Open House to complete your punch card for a chance to win a raffle prize!
Public health is all around us—and it starts with each of us. We hope to see you there! 💙
#NPHW #ReadySetAction #PublicHealth #HudsonMA #CommunityHealth #PreventionWorks
Talking about cannabis can feel uncomfortable, especially with so many mixed messages out there. But starting early and keeping the conversation going can make a meaningful difference in preventing or delaying use.
Emily Brideaux is the Program Coordinator at Southborough Youth & Family Services and a proud partner of the Talk Early. Talk Often. campaign. In this clip, she shares an important reminder: you don’t have to have all the answers to start the conversation and you’re not expected to figure it all out on your own.
The campaign offers resources to support parents and caregivers, including:
✔ Common questions young people ask
✔ Guidance on how to respond
✔ Tips for ongoing, age-appropriate conversations
This work is stronger because of community partners like Southborough Youth & Family Services — working together to support families across MetroWest.
Start the conversation. Keep it going. It matters.
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