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PARTNERS | HEALTHY CITY | HOW HEALTHY | VISION | SUMMIT | PRIORITIES | FUNCTIONS | CITY OF FALL RIVER |
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Project Alert - SSTAR Action Plan Participant: Stanley Street Treatment & Resources, Inc. |
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Stanley Street Treatment and Resources was awarded a funding grant to provide substance abuse prevention and early identification among Fall River youth. Project alert works with middle school-aged youth through a classroom curriculum to reduce the risk of later substance use. |
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| Priority Area: | Safety and Substance Abuse |
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| Priority Sub-Area: | 1,B) A drug-free community, including enforcement of tobacco regulations | |
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Goal: |
To reduce the availability and use illegal substances among Fall River youth |
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SSTAR facilitates substance abuse prevention groups for youth ages 11-14 using a science-based curriculum which has been approved for use by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. | |
| Timeline: | Continuous | |
| Indicators: | Reduction in the number of youth using illegal substances | |
| Progress: | SSTAR facilitates substance abuse prevention groups for youth ages 11-14 using a science-based curriculum approved for use by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Project Alert graduated 110 middle school students at St. Anne's School and 70 students at Holy Name School They continue to work with students in the Kuss alternative class. | |
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How citizens can get involved: |
By joining the Family Strengthening Leadership Committee |
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| Contact Information: | Michael Aguiar, Program Coordinator, 508-324-3598, or sstaryp@aol.com | |