Resources
Resources
When we are talking with individuals and families about alcohol and other drug use so many other topics seem to be connected.
Below are resources we frequently turn to for factual and current information.
Mental Health
Provides advocacy, education and mental health therapy to help reduce the effects of abuse, neglect and trauma on children and their families. The agency offers a child advocacy center that coordinates services through child abuse investigations, child abuse prevention and education programs and mental health services.
Substance Use
REACH: Research and Education to Empower Adolescents and Young Adults to Choose Health
The Halpern-Felsher REACH lab focuses on understanding and reducing adolescent and young adult substance use (including electronic cigarettes, cigarettes, alcohol, and marijuana), risky sexual behavior, and risky driving. We also develop, implement, and evaluate interventions, using pre-post tests and randomized control trials. Our research spans several age groups, including children, adolescents, young adults, and parents.
Bullying
Parenting
Community Partners
Food Pantry: Food, pet food, hygiene supplies, and baby items
Project Lift: Free after-school prevention program for grades 1–6 offering education on drugs, alcohol, tobacco, and gambling, plus school, holiday, and summer support
Franklin Free Store (101 Washington St.): Clothing, household items, bedding, and toys
Franklin Community Manor: 17 affordable apartment units






















