"THE TIME TO OPEN OUR DOORS HAS COME!
We are so excited to invite the community to see our new space in Franklin!
We hope you see you on March 23!"
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| The SAFE Coalition schedules an Open House for their new location in Franklin - Mar 23 from 3 to 8 PM |
HAVE YOU JUMPED ON THE PICKLEBALL TRAIN!?
✏️ Sign up to play and raise money for SAFE Coalition to continue to provide life changing support to local families impacted my mental health and substance use - at NO cost to them!
#pickleball #pickleballislife #fundraiser #local #nonprofit #franklinma #Recoveryispossible
👉🏼 SIGN UP HERE!
https://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_4ceb2032-e8d7-11ec-af60-02eab0531019&WidgetId=%20935936
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| If you like pickleball, you can help the SAFE Coalition and have some fun! |
Via Jennifer Knight-Levine at the SAFE Coalition:
"NARCAN (naloxone HCI) Nasal Spray is the most dispensed naloxone brand.NARCAN is a potentially lifesaving medication designed to help reverse the effects of an opioid overdose in minutes. Since most opioid overdoses occur in the home and are most often witnessed, having a NARCAN rescue kit nearby can make all the difference.If someone you know takes opioids or prescription opioids, such as oxycodone or hydrocodone for pain, be prepared for a possible life-threatening opioid overdose emergency.Please see Indication and Important Safety Information below.Inhalation not requiredNeedle-freeDesigned for ease-of-useUsed by first respondersConcentrated 4 mg dose (2 per carton)Requires no assembly or specialized trainingThe NARCAN brand has been around for 50 years"
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| SAFE Coalition is now licensed to dispense NARCAN |
"E-cigarettes are devices that heat a liquid into an aerosol that the user inhales. The liquid usually has nicotine and flavoring in it, and other additives. The nicotine in e-cigarettes and regular cigarettes is addictive. E-cigarettes are considered tobacco products because most of them contain nicotine, which comes from tobacco.Besides nicotine, e-cigarettes can contain harmful and potentially harmful ingredients, including: ultrafine particles that can be inhaled deep into the lungs; flavorants such as diacetyl, a chemical linked to serious lung disease; volatile compounds; heavy metals, such as nickel, tin, and lead.Adolescent years are times of important brain development. Brain development begins during the growth of the fetus in the womb and continues through childhood and to about age 25. Nicotine exposure during adolescence and young adulthood can cause addiction and harm the developing brain.E-cigarettes are very popular with young people. Their use has grown dramatically in the last five years. Today, more high school students use e-cigarettes than regular cigarettes. The use of e-cigarettes is higher among high school students than adults.No matter how it’s delivered, nicotine is harmful for youth and young adults. E-cigarettes typically contain nicotine as well as other chemicals that are known to damage health. For example, users risk exposing their respiratory systems to potentially harmful chemicals in e-cigarettes. Read about these and other risks young people face if they use e-cigarettes."
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FM #885 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 885 in the series.
This session shares my conversation with Jennifer Knight-Levine, Executive Director and Co-founder of the SAFE Coalition. We had our conversation via conference bridge.
We caught up on a number of topics
Starting with the relocation of their offices to Franklin.
Service offerings; something almost everyday
Fund raising efforts introduces an Annual Campaign
Tree of Life
Jack Frost Jubilee
The recording runs about 20 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Jen
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SAFE Coalition, www.safecoalitionma.org,
Visit their webpage to find the “Donate” button if you would like to contribute to the cause
Tree of Life fund raiser -> https://www.safecoalitionma.org/treeoflife
Jack Frost Jubilee -> https://www.safecoalitionma.org/jubilee
SAFE Radio podcast -> https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vc2FmZQ
Franklin Public Schools Substance Abuse Taskforce https://www.franklinps.net/district/substance-abuse-education
SAFE Coalition Support Line: 508-488-8105
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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) on the Franklin (MA) FM dial at 102.9.
This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.
How can you help?
If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors
If you don't like something here, please let me know
Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.
For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/
If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com
The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.
I hope you enjoy!
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| Spend a few minutes catching up with Jennifer Knight-Levine talking about the SAFE Coalition (audio) |
SAFE is a judgement free community organization relentlessly committed to educating and supporting those affected by substance use disorder and mental health concerns across southeastern Massachusetts. Staffed by trusted, trained professionals and peer support volunteers, SAFE compassionately empowers individuals and their loved ones by breaking down barriers to treatment and emotional support in a way that inspires success on the journey to recovery.
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| The SAFE Coalition announces receipt of a 2 year $300,00 grant |
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| Annual Giving Campaign - SAFEgiving |
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| SAFE Radio: Ballot Question 3 with Mark Lenzi (audio) |
Get those old medications our of your house and disposed of properly!
Join us October 29th - it could save a life!
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| SAFE Coalition schedules take back your medications day - Oct 29 |
"ITS BAAAAAACK!
Let’s get those medications out of your house and DISPOSED OF PROPERLY!"
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| Medication take back day at the SAFE Coalition - Oct 29 |
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| SAFE Coalition seeks community partners to help support their key programs |
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"In recognition of Overdose Awareness Day, an annual observance in Massachusetts and around the world, Governor Charlie Baker, Secretary of Health and Human Services Marylou Sudders, Department of Public Health Deputy Commissioner Jennifer Barrelle, DPH Director of Bureau of Substance Addiction Services Deirdre Calvert, and other state and local officials today joined families, friends, and volunteers in planting 20,000 flags on Boston Common, signifying the Massachusetts residents who died as a result of drug overdose in the past 10 years. The Baker-Polito Administration also issued a proclamation declaring August 31st Overdose Awareness Day across the Commonwealth.
The purple flags were planted at the Common’s Liberty Mall in front of the State House to honor and remember individuals who lost their lives to overdose, acknowledge the loss felt by family and friends, raise awareness, and remove the stigma of drug-related deaths. An information booth was set up to offer addiction prevention and recovery support resources."
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