A Healthy Lynnfield Substance Use Prevention Coalition
Who's Involved?
Who's Involved?
Who's Involved?
Who's Involved?
We currently have many volunteers, several community partner organizations, and town departments that meet monthly to discuss implementation and direction of our community-wide prevention initiative.
We seek broad community representation in order to engage many voices in substance use prevention.
Our History
Who's Involved?
Who's Involved?
In May 2017, the Lynnfield Select Board approved the formation of a committee to address the misuse of substances. In an effort to promote a healthier and safer community, and in response to the rising misuse of opioids, the Town of Lynnfield formed The Lynnfield Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition, known as A Healthy Lynnfield (AHL).
To
In May 2017, the Lynnfield Select Board approved the formation of a committee to address the misuse of substances. In an effort to promote a healthier and safer community, and in response to the rising misuse of opioids, the Town of Lynnfield formed The Lynnfield Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition, known as A Healthy Lynnfield (AHL).
Today, A Healthy Lynnfield is a partnership between the Town of Lynnfield and a community-based 501(c) 3 working hard to prevent substance misuse and to ensure those impacted have the help they need.
Committee Members & Community Partners
Committee Members & Community Partners
Committee Members & Community Partners
Wakefield Cooperative Bank
Beth Israel-Lahey Community Relations Department
Natasha Shaw, M.D.
Torigian YMCA
Riverside Community Care
Lynnfield Clergy Collaborative
Lynnfield Police and Fire Departments
Lynnfield Public Schools
Lynnfield School Committee
Lynnfield Rotary
Costa Family Recovery
Think of Michael Foundation
Al Merritt Media and C
Wakefield Cooperative Bank
Beth Israel-Lahey Community Relations Department
Natasha Shaw, M.D.
Torigian YMCA
Riverside Community Care
Lynnfield Clergy Collaborative
Lynnfield Police and Fire Departments
Lynnfield Public Schools
Lynnfield School Committee
Lynnfield Rotary
Costa Family Recovery
Think of Michael Foundation
Al Merritt Media and Cultural Center
Girls Scouts
Lynnfield Public Library
Lynnfield Council on Aging
Healthy Lynnfield Youth Council Members
Additional Parents and Resident Volunteers
Technical Consultants
Thomson Communications
Social Science Research and Evaluation, Inc.
Northeast Tobacco Free Coalition
Staff:
Peg Sallade, Program Director
Diana DeLeo, Outreach Coordinator
Program Coordinator (TBA)
Olga Sanchez, Family Engagement Specialist
Sheri Weeks, LMS Youth Advisor
Matt Angelo, LMS Youth Advisor
Governance
Committee Members & Community Partners
Committee Members & Community Partners
A Healthy Lynnfield is a partnership between the Town of Lynnfield and a community-based 501(c) 3. The Town Committee is appointed by the Board of Selectman and includes representation from many organizations and town departments. Members participate in developing a community plan for substance use prevention and planning programs to su
A Healthy Lynnfield is a partnership between the Town of Lynnfield and a community-based 501(c) 3. The Town Committee is appointed by the Board of Selectman and includes representation from many organizations and town departments. Members participate in developing a community plan for substance use prevention and planning programs to support this mission. The Town of Lynnfield has received 2 federal substance use prevention grants that support this work.
The 501(c)3 organization is governed by a community Board of Directors and raises funds to support prevention work that grant funds may restrict.
Board of Charitable Entity
Phil Crawford, Town Selectman and Chairman of A Healthy Lynnfield;
Rob Dolan, Town Administrator
Nick Secatore, Lynnfield Chief of Police
Glen Davis, Lynnfield Fire Chief
Kevin Cyr, Lynnfield Director of Teaching & Learning; Lynnfield Public Schools
Jaime Hayman, Lynnfield School Committee
We are currently recruiting new Board members with greater resident participation for fall 2022-23 as several individuals have recently retired.
Looking for a mental health counselor?
INTERFACE is a non-crisis, free and confidential help and referral line for Lynnfield residents that offers assistance with outpatient mental health counseling services and general mental health resources.
Available Monday through Friday.