Social Host: What Parents Need to Know to Keep Youth Safe and Substance-free
Join us on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 and learn about the Massachusetts Social Host Law and what your rights and responsibilities are as a parent of children under 21. Leave here with tools and strategies for talking with your child including managing your child’s expectations and practical skills to navigate underage drinking.
SPAN Winter Meeting
Join us on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, for a presentation of the 2024 SPAN Parent Survey data by Dr. Scott Formica, PhD, of Social Science Research & Evaluation, Inc. followed by a community discussion.
Edibles, Vapes & Spiked Seltzers: Tips for talking with your teens about drugs & alcohol in today’s world
Join us on May 14 to listen to Dr. Safdar Medina talk about "Edibles, Vapes & Spiked Seltzers: Tips for talking with your teens about drugs & alcohol in today's world" - It's an event you won't want to miss!
FREE TIPS Training on February 5th
This training is open to employees of Needham businesses with an alcohol license. Contact us at span@needhamma.gov to register by Thursday, February 1.
October 2023 Take Back Day
Join us on Saturday, October 28th, 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.
April 2023 Take Back Day
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is April 22, 2023 – 10AM to 2PM. Join us!
The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day happens at least once a year and it 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.
Social Host: What parents need to know to keep kids safe
Join us to:
Learn about the Massachusetts Social Host Law and what your rights and responsibilities are as a parent of children under 21.
Leave with tools and strategies for talking with your child including managing your child's expectations and practical skills to navigate underage drinking.
Tour Hidden in Plain Sight - an educational exhibit of a mock teen bedroom. Must be 21+ to tour HIPS exhibit
