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!
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.
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!
Upcoming Fall 2023 Events
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 […]
Understanding Tween Mental Health: Building the Parent Toolkit
October 19, 2022 6:30-7:30 PM on Zoom To register for this event click here
Free NARCAN Training
Belmont Wellness Coalition and Watertown Youth Coalition, with Lt. Dan Unsworth of the Watertown Police Department are hosting a free NARCAN training on October 17, 2022 from 6-7pm at the Watertown Free Public Library. See flyer for details!
Understanding Youth Mental Health: Guidance for Parents
Tuesday, May 3rd, 7-8pm on Zoom
Parenting Group with the LGBTQ+ Alliance
Learn how to support LGBTQ+ YouthWednesday, April 27th, 7-8pm on Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81577946616
Belmont High School PTSO – BWC YRBS Data Presentation, Dec. 9th 7pm
Please join the BHS PTSO for our next meeting on Thursday, December 9, at 7pm on Zoom. The Belmont Wellness Coalition will be presenting data highlights from the 2021 Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS). The YRBS is given to students in grades 7 – 12, every two years. Shared highlights include data on rates of substance use, causes of stress, […]
