BWC’s January 2025 newsletter
Hello Everyone! We wanted to share our newsletter for fall of 2024.
Belmont High School’s Production of Romeo and Juliet
On Thursday, October 24, Lisa held a workshop with the BHS Performing Arts Company’s cast of Romeo and Juliet to explore youth mental health. She and the cast discussed signs of a mental health disorder, mental health myths, ways to support a friend who might be struggling, and suicidal ideation. Lisa was joined in leading the discussion by two members […]
Belmont Health Department Opioid Abatement Survey Fall 2024
Support your community by filling out this brief survey!
Protecting your Growing Brain from Nicotine, Alcohol, and Marijuana
In May, Lisa and Maeve presented to Scout Troop 304 on the impact of substances on developing brains and offered strategies on how to refuse substances by building positive coping skills. The Scouts asked great questions and seemed really engaged! View the presentation here!
2023 Youth Risk Behavior Survey Results.
BWC presented the 2023 YRBS survey results on substance use, mental health, bullying and more. Click here to view the presentation!
Belmont Health Department Opioid Abatement Survey 2023
Support your community by filling out this brief survey!
Teens and Screens, Exploring Best Practices
Thursday, October 19th at 7:30 PM Lisa will survey the ways in which teens use cell phones, shedding light on the good and bad, the amount of time spent, typical sites they access, and most importantly – how you can work with your child to ensure the best outcome regarding this ubiquitous and powerful tool.
Belmont Wellness Coalition Receives Five-Year Drug Free Communities Grant Renewal from ONDCP and CDC!
Click here to learn more about BWC Funding.
BWC and Dr. Kevin Hill
BWC will be joined by Dr. Kevin Hill on Monday, October 23, 2023 to discuss youth vaping trends and prevention strategies. See flyer for details!
