A Healthy Lynnfield Substance Use Prevention Coalition
What We Do
A Healthy Lynnfield engages town departments, residents, school, parents, youth, the faith community, local governments, businesses, civic organizations and health professionals in an effort to promote health and reduce factors that contribute to substance misuse in our community.
Our efforts include:
- Substance misuse prevention education
- Enhancing opportunities for young people to lead on this issue through our Lynnfield High School Youth Council and our Healthy Lynnfield Middle School Club.
- Working with public safety and public health to ensure lives are saved and referrals are made for treatment and family support
- Working with health care and behavioral health partners to ensure resources are accessible
- Reducing stigma associated with this disease
Reaching Youth Where they Are
In partnership with Lynnfield Public Schools, we work to review school-based health policy, implement social emotional supports for all students, provide education for parents on factors that put youth at risk for substance misuse, and teach integrated health and social emotional curriculum. These strategies help prevent early use and keep young people healthy.
