CIT Announces Online Workshops for Youth and Adults

The North Reading Community Impact Team has announced that it is moving its community education programs for adults and youth to online via Zoom Meetings. The Youth Substance Use Prevention Coalition, Social Services Action Team, Elder Services and Mental Health Subcommittee is thrilled to offer community programming in the areas of substance use prevention, accessing treatment resources, mental health care, and parent skill development.

Drug-Free Communities Grant Director Amy Luckiewicz explained, “We had a robust lineup planned for the Spring. Of course, we are all adapting, and we’ve decided to start with priority areas.” The priority areas include vaping, marijuana use, and cyber safety. In addition to youth development workshops, Substance Use/Mental Health Clinician Laura Miranda will be offering new programs in accessing treatment resources, self-care, and open office hours. She commented, “All of these programs are aimed at improving the quality of life for North Reading residents. We’re thrilled to offer something for everyone.” All substance use-related content is appropriate for grades 5 and up.

The complete Spring lineup includes:

May 5th: Accessing Treatment for Substance Use or Mental Health at 5:30pm

May 6th: Vaping 101 for Youth and Adults at 10:00am and 11:00am

May 11th: Vaping 101 for Youth and Adults at 10:00am, 11:00am, and 12:00pm

May 19th: Vaping 101 for Youth and Adults at 9:00am and 10:00am

May 19th: Cyber Safety for Youth and Adults at 3:00pm

May 20th: THC 101 for Youth and Adults at 9:00am and 10:00am

May 22nd: Cyber Safety for Youth and Adults at 10:00am

For a list of times and Zoom links, please contact Amy Luckiewicz at coalition@northreadingma.gov.