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Reading Public Schools

Partners

Organizational Members Individual Members Collaborators Networking Funders

Civic/Community Sector

Residents

Board member

Laura Gemme, a resident of Reading and longtime supporter of RCASA.

Government Sector

Town of Reading

The Town of Reading helped create RCASA and serves as the fiscal agent.

Board members from the Town include:

John Halsey, Select Board
Bob LeLacheur, Town Manager
Kevin Sexton, Board of Health Liaison
Rich Hand, Reading Recreation Committee

Law Enforcement Sector

Reading Police Department

Founding member of RCASA

Board Members from the Department

Acting Chief David Clark
Brian Lewis, School Resource Officer
Matt Vatcher, School Resource Officer

Reading Police Department houses the RCASA office
Collaborative projects include Reading Rx Round Up, Text a Tip, Data Analysis, and Reading Pre-Trial Diversion Program.

School Sector

Reading Public Schools

Founding member of RCASA
RCASA Members from the district:

Linda Snow Dockser, School Committee Liasion to RCASA
Dr. John Doherty, Superintendent, RCASA Board Officer
Kate Boynton, Principal of Reading Memorial High School
Tom Zaya, Assistant Principal of Athletics/Extracurriculars, RCASA Board Officer

Collaborative projects with RCASA include: Youth Risk Behavior Survey Process, Health Education, Policy Development, SBIRT, Youth Mental Health First Aid, and Professional Development.

Healthcare Sector

- vacant position

Business Sector

Law Office of Brian Snell

Board member:

Brian Snell

Brian also serves as a liaison between RCASA and the Reading Rotary Club as well as the Chamber of Commerce.

Faith Sector

Serving Medford, Malden, Melrose, Reading, Stoneham, Wakefield & Winchester

Reading Clergy Council

Board member:

Pete Jeffries from the Church of the Good Shepherd is currently the clergy liasion selected by the Reading Clergy Council.

Substance Abuse Expertise Sector

Sober Living

Board member:

Rich Winant, Kelly Sober Home

Alcohol & Drug Counselor

Board supporter:

Julianne DeAngelis, Retired from RCASA

Youth-serving Organization Sector

Burbank YMCA

Board member

Nina Conway, is the liaison for the Burbank YMCA Board of Directors.

Nina is a Nurse Practitioner and also lives in Reading.

Youth & Parents Sector

Parent Liasions

Board members include:

Richard Abate, Parent Liaison
Patrick Shannon, Board President
Sherri VandenAkker, Parent Liaison
Abby Goodemote, Parent Liaison

Youth Liasions- recruiting!

We are currently recruiting for student leaders. If interested, please talk with Principal Boynton at RMHS or Headmaster Hickey at Austin Prep.

Media Sector

Media Liasion

Board members include:

Joanne Senders, Freelance Reporter

Coalition Partners on Regional Opioid Prevention

Mystic Valley Public Health Coalition

Coalitions/communities include:

Medford

Malden

Wakefield

Reading

Stoneham

Melrose

Winchester

MassTapp

Technical Assistance Partnership for Prevention

DA Ryan's Eastern Middlesex Opioid Task Force

Brings together law enforcement, health, and coalition partners to address the opioid crisis

Check our the "Dear Mysty" series from the Mystic Valley Public Coalition

Hi, I'm Mysty

Dear Mysty, I'm feeling sad and tired...

Dear Mysty, I'm worried about a friend

First pandemic? Yep, ours too!

First pandemic? Yep, ours too! It’s hard to know the right way to handle things these days, but one thing remains important - you must take care of yourself so you can be there to care for your family!

Check out our website www.mysticvalleypublichealth.org/connectandcope for lots of self-care tips and resources!

Have you found something that works for you? Show us how you #ConnectAndCope with stressful times by sending us photos/videos with the hashtag! mvroap@gmail.com

Are you concerned about a loved one's drinking?

Are you concerned about your or a loved one's drinking? You can take this anonymous self-assessment to find out if you might be dependent or abusing alcohol, and get resources for help!

https://screening.mentalhealthscreening.org/mass-men

Reading - North Reading Chamber of Commerce

RCASA is a member of the Chamber of Commerce.

CADCA- Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America

RCASA is a member of CADCA.

CADCA (Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America), is the national membership organization representing over 5,000 coalitions and affiliates including RCASA, working to make America’s communities safe, healthy and drug-free.

Middlesex District Attorney's Office

Reading Public Schools is a member of the Middlesex Partnerships for Youth. MPY provides a range of resources and training opportunities for districts within Middlesex County.

Coalition Funders

Federal: US SAMHSA/White House Office of Drug Policy

State: MA Department of Public Health

First Congregational Church of Reading

Reading Police Superior Officers Union

Reading Rotary Organization

Young Women's League of Reading

Get matched with a mental health services provider, call the INTERFACE REFERRAL HELPLINE 888-244-6843 (toll free). Available from Mon – Fri, 9am – 5pm for Reading residents.

https://interface.williamjames.edu/community/reading

Check out the "Dear Mysty" series sponsored by the Mystic Valley Public Health Coalition

Serving Medford, Malden, Melrose, Reading, Stoneham, Wakefield & Winchester

Dear Mysty...I'm feeling sad and tired

Got a question or concern for Mysty? Email mvroapgmail.com

First pandemic? Yep, ours too!

Check out our website www.mysticvalleypublichealth.org/connectandcope for lots of self-care tips and resources!

Have you found something that works for you? Show us how you #ConnectAndCope with stressful times by sending us photos/videos with the hashtag! mvroap@gmail.com

Are you concerned about a loved one's drinking?

Are you concerned about your or a loved one's drinking? You can take this anonymous self-assessment to find out if you might be dependent or abusing alcohol, and get resources for help!

https://screening.mentalhealthscreening.org/mass-men

Mass Opioid Epidemic

A data visualization

Partners

Serving Medford, Malden, Melrose, Reading, Stoneham, Wakefield & Winchester

Check out the "Dear Mysty" series sponsored by the Mystic Valley Public Health Coalition

Serving Medford, Malden, Melrose, Reading, Stoneham, Wakefield & Winchester

Mass Opioid Epidemic

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