Event – Belmont Wellness Coalition https://belmontwellness.org Prevent. Educate. Empower. Tue, 10 Sep 2024 22:41:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://belmontwellness.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/cropped-bws_sun-32x32.png Event – Belmont Wellness Coalition https://belmontwellness.org 32 32 BWC Meet & Greet – September 30, 2024 https://belmontwellness.org/2024/09/bwc-meet-greet-september-30-2024/ Tue, 10 Sep 2024 22:39:49 +0000 https://belmontwellness.org/?p=1816 ]]> Protecting your Growing Brain from Nicotine, Alcohol, and Marijuana https://belmontwellness.org/2024/06/protecting-your-growing-brain-from-nicotine-alcohol-and-marijuana-2/ Mon, 03 Jun 2024 14:52:24 +0000 https://belmontwellness.org/?p=1768 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 https://belmontwellness.org/2023/10/teens-and-screens-exploring-best-practices/ Wed, 18 Oct 2023 15:44:45 +0000 https://belmontwellness.org/?p=1569 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 https://belmontwellness.org/2023/09/bwc-and-dr-kevin-hill/ Thu, 28 Sep 2023 17:33:53 +0000 https://belmontwellness.org/?p=1543 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 https://belmontwellness.org/2023/06/upcoming-fall-2023-events/ Thu, 29 Jun 2023 15:40:07 +0000 https://belmontwellness.org/?p=1488 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 time TBD)

]]> Understanding Tween Mental Health: Building the Parent Toolkit https://belmontwellness.org/2022/10/understanding-tween-mental-health-building-the-parent-toolkit/ Tue, 04 Oct 2022 14:07:22 +0000 https://belmontwellness.org/?p=1241 October 19, 2022 6:30-7:30 PM on Zoom

To register for this event click here

]]> Free NARCAN Training https://belmontwellness.org/2022/10/free-narcan-training/ Mon, 03 Oct 2022 13:53:07 +0000 https://belmontwellness.org/?p=1230 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 https://belmontwellness.org/2022/04/understanding-youth-mental-health-guidance-for-parents/ Thu, 07 Apr 2022 19:27:33 +0000 https://belmontwellness.org/?p=1115 Tuesday, May 3rd, 7-8pm on Zoom

]]> Parenting Group with the LGBTQ+ Alliance https://belmontwellness.org/2022/04/parenting-group-with-the-lgbtq-alliance/ Thu, 07 Apr 2022 19:23:09 +0000 https://belmontwellness.org/?p=1112 Learn how to support LGBTQ+ Youth
Wednesday, April 27th, 7-8pm on Zoom:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81577946616

]]> Belmont High School PTSO – BWC YRBS Data Presentation, Dec. 9th 7pm https://belmontwellness.org/2021/12/belmont-high-school-ptso-bwc-yrbs-data-presentation-dec-9th-7pm/ Fri, 03 Dec 2021 15:38:57 +0000 https://belmontwellness.org/?p=993 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, and mental health factors, including information on suicide ideation. Time will be allowed for questions and discussion.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82867657954?pwd=MDNqdU1RRWJmdy94a2tzMndlSS9NZz09

Meeting ID: 828 6765 7954
Passcode: 800269

Stay tuned for the next YRBS Data Presentation to the Chenery Middle School PTO on January 12th at 6pm on Zoom. Learn more about the YRBS Data and view the PowerPoint presentations here.

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