Join us on Saturday, October 26, for Drug Take Back Day! Taking place at the Needham Police Station on 88 Chestnut Street from 10AM to 2PM ET.

The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications.

Please join us on Wednesday, October 23, from 6:30 – 8:00 pm for the SPAN Fall Meeting. We look forward to sharing the 2023 Metro West Adolescent Health Survey data followed by a community discussion. Your voice matters and we hope you can join us as we review the data and gather input from the community. Registration link in the bio! https://buff.ly/3XtjFek.

The Nicotine Free Generation is a community policy option that would phase out the sale of nicotine products to future generations of young people. The Needham Board of Health is accepting input from the community at a public hearing during their September 5 meeting. There are several options for expressing support on this topic, via letters of support or speaking at the September 5 hearing. 

Join us on Thursday, August 29, for Needham's 3rd annual Overdose Awareness Day. It will be a day to: 💜 remember those affected by the opioid epidemic 💜 recognize that this epidemic can affect anyone 💜 renew our sense of hope as we head into National Recovery Month.

Join us on Saturday, April 27th, from 10am to 2pm ET, at the Needham Police Station.

The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications.

Are you the parent or guardian of a 6-12th grader attending school in Needham? The Substance Prevention Alliance of Needham (SPAN) in collaboration with the Needham Public Health Division wants to learn more about your beliefs and perceptions regarding underage drinking and substance use and misuse among youth. Your feedback is anonymous!