Westbrook parents and caregivers are invited to join us for this free four-part series designed to provide parents with information to support their teen. We will hold each virtual meeting from 6:30-8pm, weekly on Wednesday evenings on March 10, 17, 24 and 31. Topics include substance use prevention and mental health. This series is presented […]
Join Us! Free Teen Prevention Series for Westbrook Parents & Caregivers
CHOOSE HEALTHY HABITS IN CHALLENGING TIMES
While there is light at the end of the tunnel, there is no doubt that we are currently facing some of the biggest challenges in recent history. Remote work and learning have lead to an increased feeling of isolation for many teens and adults; uncertainty about work, post-high school plans, child care, and our health […]
The Prevention Puzzle
There are a number of ways parents and caregivers can help their child make healthy choices and stay substance-free. Being informed about the data is one piece of the prevention puzzle. Survey data of Westbrook parents compared with Westbrook youth responses compiled in the Maine Integrated Youth Health Survey (MIYHS) help us understand the differences […]
Is your New Year’s resolution to quit vaping? You are not alone!
Teens who are looking for help to quit vaping can text MAINE to 88709. It’s free, confidential, no judgment, and available 24/7. If you feel like you’ve been sucked in by vaping, you can get tips from real teens and young adults who have quit. They only need your first name and your age and […]
Thank you Chief of Police Janine Roberts
Over the years, Westbrook Chief of Police Janine Roberts and the entire department have spearheaded efforts to keep Westbrook youth safe and substance-free. We thank her for her dedication and leadership and wish her all the best. We will certainly miss her, but we look forward to working with incoming Chief of Police Sean Lally […]
Introducing Westbrook Partners for Prevention’s New Logo!
One of our youth coalition members who attends Westbrook High School created this wonderful new logo to reflect our new(ish) name, Westbrook Partnership for Prevention. It represents our multi-sector approach to substance use prevention and how it takes all members of the community working together to address this important issue.
Not Just Blowing Smoke: Free Virtual Presentation
Join us on December 10th at 5:30 PM. Westbrook Partners for Prevention is hosting a virtual parent presentation covering youth vaping of nicotine and marijuana. We will cover topics including youth use, addiction, the adolescent brain, and marketing of these products. A brief Q&A will follow. RSVP: HTTPS://ZOOM.US/J/95294343574?PWD=QWJSQ2DCCNBOZ24ZM3VIDLPGUKYVZZ09 MEETING ID: 952 9434 3574 | PASSCODE: […]
Vaping and E-Cigarettes
While tobacco use among teens has been on a steady decline, the usage of electronic cigarettes and vaping devices is on the rise. Many teens think because the vaping device is not burning tobacco, it is a safer alternative to smoking cigarettes. Testing of the vapor has shown that the vapor includes carcinogenic and toxic […]
National Night Out on Quimby Street
National Night Out Please join Westbrook Communities that Care in supporting the Westbrook Police Department as they host National Night Out on Quimby Street (between Central and Mechanic Streets). The event will be on Tuesday, August 7th from 5:00-7:00. The event is FREE and will include FREE food, face painting and activities. We’ll see […]
