South Boston Hope & Recovery Coalition http://hopeandrecovery.org Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:08:39 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Help us with our mission statement! http://hopeandrecovery.org/2012/02/help-us-with-our-mission-statement/ http://hopeandrecovery.org/2012/02/help-us-with-our-mission-statement/#comments Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:07:49 +0000 hopeandrecovery http://hopeandrecovery.org/?p=815 …]]> As a coalition, we are currently looking at our mission statement and trying to make changes that best reflect our current and future efforts. Our current mission statement is:

“To free the South Boston community from the abuse of harmful substances and to promote healthy lifestyles. Our priorities include:
-Promoting an education an awareness campaign
-Advocacy
-Fundraising for increased services
-Partnering with law enforcement and the court system
-Partnering with others in the community to raise awareness and create change”

What do you think?? Where should we go from here? Please send your ideas to susanna.e.cooper@gmail.com

]]> http://hopeandrecovery.org/2012/02/help-us-with-our-mission-statement/feed/ 0 ATTENTION PARENTS: Overdose Prevention at the Collaborative Center http://hopeandrecovery.org/2012/01/overdose-prevention-at-the-collaborative-center/ http://hopeandrecovery.org/2012/01/overdose-prevention-at-the-collaborative-center/#comments Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:49:49 +0000 hopeandrecovery http://hopeandrecovery.org/?p=788 …]]> Are you a concerned parent interested in a free opiate overdose prevention training? Call the South Boston Collaborative Center at (617) 534.9500 to schedule a Friday appointment. Ask for Susanna Cooper. Would you rather receive a free training at home? Call (617) 212.5610. Ask for Sarah Mackin. Fatal overdoses are happening all too frequently in our community. While our new initiative focuses on parents of active users in South Boston, these trainings are not exclusive. Get the free education and save a life!

]]> http://hopeandrecovery.org/2012/01/overdose-prevention-at-the-collaborative-center/feed/ 0 Regular Overdose Prevention Trainings to Begin in January http://hopeandrecovery.org/2011/12/regular-overdose-prevention-trainings-to-begin-in-january/ http://hopeandrecovery.org/2011/12/regular-overdose-prevention-trainings-to-begin-in-january/#comments Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:56:42 +0000 hopeandrecovery http://hopeandrecovery.org/?p=770 …]]> Risk for overdose increases with a decrease in tolerance. That is, if you or someone you know has been recently released from prison or a rehab facility, the risk for overdose is signficantly higher. Starting in January, we will be offering regular overdose prevention trainings at the South Boston Collaborative Center at least three days a week and at multiple times throughout the day. If you or someone you love is at risk for overdose, or if you are interested in learning more about overdose prevention, please contact Susanna Cooper at (617) 534.9500 or susanna.e.cooper@gmail.com

 

More information to come about dates and times for trainings. Happy holidays!

]]> http://hopeandrecovery.org/2011/12/regular-overdose-prevention-trainings-to-begin-in-january/feed/ 0 Information on support groups in South Boston: All in one easy place http://hopeandrecovery.org/2011/12/information-on-support-groups-in-south-boston-all-in-one-easy-place/ http://hopeandrecovery.org/2011/12/information-on-support-groups-in-south-boston-all-in-one-easy-place/#comments Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:32:02 +0000 hopeandrecovery http://hopeandrecovery.org/?p=747 …]]> Learn to Cope:

Wednesdays, 7-8:30 pm

MGH, Thier Building

www.learn2cope.org

 

YARD

Wednesdays, 6 pm

416 W. Broadway, 2nd Floor

(617) 268.2302

 

Families Anonymous

Mondays, 7:30 pm

Tynan Elementary School Cafeteria

650 E. Fourth St.

(617) 825.8841

denbo69@verizon.net

]]> http://hopeandrecovery.org/2011/12/information-on-support-groups-in-south-boston-all-in-one-easy-place/feed/ 0 Editorial about overdose prevention published in last weekend’s Boston Globe: http://hopeandrecovery.org/2011/12/editorial-about-overdose-prevention-published-in-last-weekends-boston-globe/ http://hopeandrecovery.org/2011/12/editorial-about-overdose-prevention-published-in-last-weekends-boston-globe/#comments Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:06:29 +0000 msimkins http://hopeandrecovery.org/?p=741 Click here to read

]]> http://hopeandrecovery.org/2011/12/editorial-about-overdose-prevention-published-in-last-weekends-boston-globe/feed/ 0 NEW Learn 2 Cope meeting http://hopeandrecovery.org/2011/11/new-learn-2-cope-meeting/ http://hopeandrecovery.org/2011/11/new-learn-2-cope-meeting/#comments Tue, 01 Nov 2011 20:28:29 +0000 msimkins http://hopeandrecovery.org/?p=696 …]]> Learn To Cope will start having weekly meetings in Boston at Mass General Hospital starting Wednesday, November 2 from 7-8:30 pm in the Thier Building! Family members and loved ones of people struggling with addiction may want to join this support group. For a complete list of additional meeting dates, times and alternate locations please visit www.learn2cope.org.

Flier with more information: Learn2Cope.MGH Chapter

]]> http://hopeandrecovery.org/2011/11/new-learn-2-cope-meeting/feed/ 0 South Boston Overdose Prayer Vigil http://hopeandrecovery.org/2011/09/south-boston-overddose-prayer-vigil/ http://hopeandrecovery.org/2011/09/south-boston-overddose-prayer-vigil/#comments Thu, 15 Sep 2011 18:00:10 +0000 msimkins http://hopeandrecovery.org/?p=661 …]]> The South Boston Hope and Recovery Coalition and members of the community will gather on Thursday, September 29th at 6pm at Dorchester Heights/Thomas Park for a prayer vigil remembering those who have died from the use/abuse of alcohol and drugs; and to prayerfully support their families, friends, and our entire community who grieve.If you would like a friend or loved one remembered, please contact us at: info@hopeandrecovery.org or call us at the South Boston Collaborative Center at 617-534-9500
Start Time: 6:00

]]> http://hopeandrecovery.org/2011/09/south-boston-overddose-prayer-vigil/feed/ 0 Saving Lives With Overdose Prevention http://hopeandrecovery.org/2011/02/saving-lives-with-overdose-prevention/ http://hopeandrecovery.org/2011/02/saving-lives-with-overdose-prevention/#comments Mon, 07 Feb 2011 16:43:27 +0000 hopeandrecovery http://hopeandrecovery.org/?p=409

]]> http://hopeandrecovery.org/2011/02/saving-lives-with-overdose-prevention/feed/ 0 Vote No on Question 1 ! http://hopeandrecovery.org/2010/10/vote-no-on-question-1/ http://hopeandrecovery.org/2010/10/vote-no-on-question-1/#comments Tue, 26 Oct 2010 16:06:01 +0000 hopeandrecovery http://hopeandrecovery.org/?p=401

]]> http://hopeandrecovery.org/2010/10/vote-no-on-question-1/feed/ 0 South Boston Youth Ambassadors – Dare to Dream Music Video http://hopeandrecovery.org/2010/10/south-boston-youth-ambassadors-dare-to-dream-music-video/ http://hopeandrecovery.org/2010/10/south-boston-youth-ambassadors-dare-to-dream-music-video/#comments Wed, 06 Oct 2010 14:06:11 +0000 hopeandrecovery http://hopeandrecovery.org/?p=387 …]]> I work with these young people every Tuesday night. This is a project they worked on over the summer. I am continually amazed by them.

About the Youth Ambassador:

Institute for a Healthier Community
South Boston Community Health Center

Youth Ambassadors
Engaging youth in community transformation

Youth Ambassadors are a group of young people in South Boston, ages 12-18, who are trying to better their community. They want to have a voice and to be positive agents of change. They are letting their voices and other talents serve as tools for building a better community. They want to show people that they have opinions and want to express them through music and other art forms. They are engaged in art projects, community clean-ups and beautification, community service trips and other work to demonstrate that young people care about and are active members of the community. These are vehicles by which they express their devotion and passion for their community. In partnership with caring adults, they are making a difference.

In addition to all of their local volunteer work, each year twenty Youth Ambassadors travel to the Gulf Coast area to assist with the Hurricane Katrina relief effort at a cost of more than $20,000. If you would like to contribute to the fourth annual Hurricane Katrina Relief community service trip or to our efforts of engaging youth in community transformation please send a check or money order to:
South Boston Community Health Center
Institute for a Healthier Community
409 West Broadway
South Boston, MA 02127
ATTN: Mayra Rodriguez-Howard — Youth Ambassador Program

All contributions are tax deductible

For more information contact Mayra 617-464-7423 mahoward@sbchc.org

Check out our website www.ihcsb.org

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