Scituate FACTS annual event for parents and adults to be empowered with the skills and information to reduce or prevent youth substance use.About this Event
Scituate FACTS want you to empower parents and caring adults with the skills and information that can reduce or prevent substance use in their own families or work with children.
The Power of Prevention Summit is FREE to attend for parents, caregivers, coaches, teachers, clergy, and others committed to raising children. Thanks to The Friends of Scituate FACTS for financial support of this program! The goal of this annual prevention summit is to build skills among adults which can impact specific risk and protective factors in children. Participants can regsiter for a breakout workshop of their choice (3 options) after the keynote. Don’t miss this special opportunity to learn from experts in the field. We have organized the content into a single afternoon for busy parents, caregivers, teachers, clergy and coaches.
Free Childcare/Open Gym will be offered through Scituate Recreation for children ages 3 & up. Children must be toilet trained. Limited space is available. Registration is required.
Power of Prevention Conference
12:30 -1:00pm Check In:
At Lester J. Gates Middle School Lobby, Pick Up Resource Packet, Childcare Drop-off at the Gates Middle School Gymnasium, Explore resource tables and grab a coffee and snack.
1:00pm Keynote Presentation in the Dining Commons:
More than Words - The Power of Modeling, Listening, and Connecting With Our Kids with Steve Maguire, M.Ed.
2:15pm Breakout Workshop - Pre-register for workshop of your choice:
#1 Prevention Strategies for Families with Elementary + Middle School Children Children (a 'mini" Guiding Good Choices) with Lindsay Newton, LICSW
#2 Adolescent Nicotine and Cannabis Use: Trends and Strategies to Intervene and Treat with MGH Pediatrician Jessie Calihan, M.D.
#3 Stories of Recovery and New Models of Treatment and Support with a Panel from South Shore Peer Recovery and Herren Wellness
3:00pm Program Ends!
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Free childcare for ages 3+ is offered through Scituate Recreation. Please note all children attending must be able to use the bathroom independently.
Event venue
Lester J Gates Middle School, 460 First Parish Road, Scituate, United States
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