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 will be joined by Dr. Kevin Hill on Monday, October 23, 2023 to discuss youth vaping trends and prevention strategies. See flyer for details!
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 […]
October 19, 2022 6:30-7:30 PM on Zoom To register for this event click here
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!
Tuesday, May 3rd, 7-8pm on Zoom
Learn how to support LGBTQ+ YouthWednesday, April 27th, 7-8pm on Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81577946616
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, […]
Belmont Wellness Coalition will be presenting data on the Youth Risk Behavioral Survey at the upcoming School Committee Meeting on Tuesday, November 9th. Join to learn more about Belmont Middle and High School students’ experience of substance misuse, mental health, stress, and bullying as well as potential solutions. The Zoom link will be posted here.
There is no shortage of painful topics in the news, all around us. But many parents don’t know how to talk with their children about these concerning events. Will their children be traumatized? How much detail should they go into? Do you need to explain it, or just validate kids’ concerns? Can kids even understand such events? Join the Belmont […]
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