Are you a Needham resident or community member who has experienced substance use disorder either personally or through someone you care about? If so, The Needham Public Health Divison is looking for residents and community members to provide input as the Needham Opioid Strategic plan is implemented. We will provide an update on the work Needham has been doing and ask community members to share their ideas!

Join us on November 10, 2026 from 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM, In-person & Virtual or June 8, 2027, from 12-1PM, Virtual only

In person location is Rosemary Recreation Complex, at 178 Rosemary Street, Needham MA.

For zoom information email: Angi MacDonnell, CARC CPS at amacdonnell@needhamma.gov or call at 781-708-1752.

Rethinking Success was conceived by a group of parents, educators, healthcare providers, and community advocates. We are concerned with the 2021 Metrowest Adolescents Health Survey Mental Health data and are working together to identify ways to address youth mental health and offer support to families in Needham. RSVP here: https://forms.gle/fBjTiP2FqRmaPmD27

Location:
Rosemary Recreation Complex
Hillside Conference Room
178 Rosemary Street, Needham, MA
6:30 - 7:30 P.M.
Oct 20, Nov 17, Jan 19 and Mar 16

Join us on Thursday, August 6th between 9 and 10:30 A.M. to learn how to respond to a cardiac arrest or opioid overdose. These lifesaving skills are fast to learn and simple to use. Registration not required, but highly encouraged! No need to stay the whole time -- take as much time as you need! Register here: bit.ly/4faLtgA. Questions? Email Laura Duff, DNP, RN at lduff@needhamma.gov.

Join us to reflect on SPAN’s accomplishments and honor our volunteers: https://spanspringmeeting2026.eventbrite.com

Are you the parent of a 6-12th grader attending school in Needham? The Substance Prevention Alliance of Needham (SPAN), in collaboration with the Needham Public Health Division, invites you to share your thoughts in a brief and anonymous survey about underage drinking and youth substance use. Your input will help shape local prevention programs and support healthy choices for Needham’s youth! Take it today: bit.ly/needhamsurvey26

Parents & Caregivers of 5th-8th graders! We got snowed out the first 2 times, but join us on March 23 for a 3 sessions in 1!

https://bit.ly/parent-talk-substance2026

Mark your calendars for the SPAN Winter Meeting on Tuesday, December 9— an in person morning meeting. Come join us! Register here: https://2025spanwintermeeting.eventbrite.com

Join us on Saturday, October 25, for the National Drug Take Back Day this Fall. We will be at the same spot as last year - see you then!

Please join us on Wednesday, October 15, from 6:30 – 8:00 pm for the SPAN Fall Meeting. Registration open!

Parents & Caregivers of 5th-8th graders - Join us for a 3-part series that will prepare you and connect you with other parents.

Join us on Saturday, October 26, 2024 for Drug Take Back Day! Taking place at the Needham Police Station on 88 Chestnut Street from 10AM to 2PM ET.