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!
The Belmont Wellness Coalition (BWC) is a committed cross-section of Belmont parents, youth, and school, town, and community representatives that works to promote healthy choices and positive decision-making in Belmont youth. The BWC coordinates efforts to prevent and reduce youth substance misuse in Belmont through evidence-based education and prevention efforts. The BWC is a program of Wayside Youth & Family Support Network.
BWC presented the 2023 YRBS survey results on substance use, mental health, bullying and more. Click here to view the presentation!
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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.
Click here to learn more about BWC Funding.
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!
Click here to read our 2023 Back to School Newsletter.
Vaping – A Community Forum with BWC and Kevin Hill, MD When: Monday, Oct. 23, 2023 at 7:00 PM Where: CMS Community Room The BWC will be presenting several presentations which will offer 2023 Youth Risk Behavior Survey highlights. (Locations & Times TBD) Belmont High School Back-To-School Night: BWC will present a Social Host Liability Law and Substance Misuse workshop. (Date and […]
In Spring 2023 Belmont Wellness Coalition surveyed the guidance department, school social workers, and school psychologists at both the Chenery and Belmont High School. This survey asked the guidance counselors, social workers, and psychologists to rank in order the reasons students come to them. Results can be viewed here.
Click here to view our summer newsletter! Here you will find our 2023-2023 Year in Review, resources and tip sheets for parents and teens and news on upcoming events and workshops!
October 19, 2022 6:30-7:30 PM on Zoom To register for this event click here
The Belmont Wellness Coalition uses evidence-based education, outreach, and programming to support Belmont youth in: preventing and reducing substance misuse,
understanding and addressing mental health concerns, and encouraging healthy decisions regarding mental and physical health.
For info/questions, contact:
Lisa Gibalerio, MPH
Public Health Educator
Wayside Multi-Service Center
127 North Beacon Street
Watertown, MA 02472
Phone: (617) 284-2649
lisa_gibalerio@waysideyouth.org