Events, Trainings & Webinars

UPCOMING EVENTS, WEBINARS & TRAININGS

There are no upcoming events, trainings or webinars scheduled at this time. Please check back later.\

AD HOC TRAININGS

QPR: Question, Persuade, Refer - Suicide Prevention Training
"Ask a question, save a life. 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide"

Medfield Outreach staff is trained to administer the QPR: Question, Persuade, Refer Gatekeeper Training.

- QPR is an evidence-based suicide prevention training developed by the QPR Institute.
- This training is intended for the general public
- Training duration: takes 1-1.5 hours
- Best delivered in-person to groups of 20 or less
- Offered free of charge, donations welcome
Have questions? Ready to schedule a training?
     Email medfieldoutreach@medfield.net or call (508) 359-7121

RECORDINGS

Screenagers: Under the Influence Panel Discussion
(Recorded live on November 2, 2023)

Click here to view the recording.

This panel discussion took place following a community viewing of the film "Screenagers: Under the Influence".
Panelist included: Dr. Modar "Mo" Sukkarieh, of Boston Children's Hospital Adolescent Substance Use and Addiction Program (ASAP); Dr. Amy Turncliff, neurologist, policy expert and member of the iDECIDE Development Team; Kailtin Tiches, MLIS, of Boston Children's Hospital Digital Wellness Lab; and Justin Cambria, LICSW, of New Harbor Behavioral Healthcare. The panel was Moderated by Kathy McDonald, LICSW, of Medfield Outreach. Footage of this panel was recorded by Medfield TV.

This presentation was brought to you by Medfield Cares About Prevention (MCAP), Medfield Outreach and the Medfield Public School. Support and footage of the panel discussion brought to you by Medfield TV.

Healthy or Eating Disordered? How to Know and What to Do

(Recorded live on November 4, 2022)

Click here to view the recording.

This webinar was presented you by Monika Ostroff, Executive Director of the Multi-Service Eating Disorders Association (MEDA)
This presentation was brought to you by the Medfield Coalition for Suicide Prevention (MCSP) and Medfield Outreach.

COMPLETED EVENTS

Screenagers Under the Influence: Film Screening & Panel Discussion
(November 2, 2023)

This event featured a film screening of "Screenagers: Under the Influence" followed by an in-depth panel discussion. Panelists included representatives from the Boston Children's Hospital Digital Wellness Lab, the Boston Children's Hospital Adolescent Substance Use and Addiction Program (ASAP), as well as the new New Harbor Behavioral Healthcare Outpatient Treatment Center in Dedham and our very own Medfield Outreach.

This event has was brought to you by the Medfield Cares About Prevention Coalition (MCAP), Medfield Outreach and the Medfield Public Schools. Support provided by Medfield TV.

Missed this event?
Click here to view the recording of the panel discussion.

Community Conversations: About Mental Health and Substance Use Among Medfield Students
(May 8, 2023)
Medfield Outreach, the Medfield Public Schools and the Medfield Cares About Prevention Coalition (MCAP) partnered to discuss mental health and substance use among Medfield students. This event was open to all Medfield residents and held at Memorial School. The event included: the most recent Medfield adolescent health data & trends, tips for talking with kids of all ages, risk & protective factors, ongoing local prevention efforts, discussion time and additional resources for caregivers.

Missed this event?
Click here to view the presentation.
Click here to view our new Adult Guide to Youth Substance Use Prevention.

QPR Suicide Prevention Training (May 3, 2022; October 4, 2023; October 18, 2023)
Question. Persuade. Refer. Three steps anyone can learn to help prevent suicide. Your training could save a life. This presentation was free and open to the community. Recommended for ages 18+. 

The Social Host Law: A Community Conversation with the Medfield Police (April 28, 2023)

Medfield Outreach, the Medfield Cares About Prevention Coalition (MCAP) and the Medfield Police Department partnered to host this free, round table event aimed to increase Medfield residents' awareness of the Massachusetts social host law. Residents spoke directly with Medfield's Chief of Police, other members of the police department and Medfield Outreach Prevention Coordinators to gain a better understanding about how the social host law and other topics related to youth substance use and law enforcement.

National Drug Take Back Day (October & April, Yearly)

National Drug Take Back Days occur on one Saturday in October and one in April every year. On these dates, the Medfield Cares About Prevention Coalition (MCAP) partners with the Medfield Police Department to remind community members that there are safe, convenient, and responsible ways to dispose of unwanted prescription drugs, reducing the potential for misuse. However, you do not need to wait until these two dates to dispose of your medications responsibly. There are two permanent disposal kiosks located in the lobby of the Public Safety Building year round - one for prescription drugs and the other for sharps/needle disposal. Please use them as needed.

2022 Mental Health Awareness Month (May 2022)

During the month of May, the Medfield Coalition for Suicide Prevention invited the Medfield community to get up, get moving, and share their activity throughout the month of May. The initiative aimed to promote any sort of movement or exercise, including walking, running, and playing with kids. Registrants could share photos of themselves "moving for mental health" on social media with the hashtag #MedfieldMovesforMentalHealth and be entered into a weekly drawing. 

QPR Suicide Prevention Training (May 4, 2022)
Question. Persuade. Refer. Three steps anyone can learn to help prevent suicide. Your training could save a life. This presentation was free and open to the community. Recommended for ages 18+. 

The Dangerous Truth About Today's Marijuana: Johnny Stack's Life & Death Story
(May 10, 2022)
This virtual presentation was a call for parents to educate themselves about the risks of today's high-THC marijuana products and to better understand the potentially devastating effects on youth mental health. Please note, this program was only for ages 18+. Missed it? Learn more at johnnysambassadors.org

Community Book Read: "The 5 Love Languages" by Gary Chapman (May 25, 2022)
Medfield Outreach and the Medfield Coalition for Suicide Prevention (MCSP) invited community members to read "The 5 Love Languages" by Gary Chapman to learn how to better communicate with your loved ones. Residents were invited to join  Medfield Outreach staff and MCSP members for a rich and supportive discussion.