~ WHAT DO WE DO? ~
MADAC promotes behavioral, mental, and emotional health through prevention initiatives focused on reducing youth & young adults use of alcohol & drugs. We also encourage new partnerships in communities to create healthier environments for children.
We advocate for policy changes for alcohol & other drugs, for prevention and treatment funding, offer prevention education and internships, and have a variety of fun events, projects, and trainings. For information, contact us.
MEETING: Last Monday of each month (No July or August)
WHERE: Home Healthcare, 312 Marlboro Street, Keene
WHEN: 10:30am - 12:00pm ALL ARE WELCOME
STOP SALES OF SYNTHETIC DRUGS
SIgn the Petition by clicking the link below:
http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/end-the-sale-of-synthetic-marijuana-products-in-new-ham.html
~ HOW YOU CAN HELP ~
Whether you are a student, retired senior, or somewhere in between, please consider spending some time with us. Volunteers are greatly needed and appreciated. Contact us at info@scshelps.org or call (603) 719-4150 to find out more.
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Youth Needed!
MADAC is encourages youth ages 12-18 to become involved in upcoming campaigns please contact us for more details!
Current Happenings
http://www.samhsa.gov/preventionweek/?from=carousel&position=4&date=03272013
RESULTS OF APRIL PRESCRIPTION TAKEBACK:
The DEA collected 242 pounds of Precription and OTC medications at the April Prescription Take Back Event! During the last Take Back event the Monadnock Region collected 210.9 pounds of Prescription and OTC medications. That is a 31.1 pound increase!
|
Location |
Boxes |
Weight |
|
Hinsdale |
1 |
18.4 |
|
Jaffrey |
2 |
45.3 |
|
Marlborough |
2 |
23.1 |
|
Antrim |
1 |
17.4 |
|
Bennington |
1 |
10.1 |
|
Hancock |
1 |
23.5 |
|
Mason |
1 |
13.5 |
|
Peterborough |
3 |
90.7 |
|
Total: 8 |
Total: 12 |
Total: 242 |
MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH MONTH!
PLEASE SEE THE FOLLOWING LINK TO LEARN MORE:
http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/go/may
