SAFE Coalition

12/19/2025

💚 We are proud to welcome Timmons Wealth Management as a sponsor of the 2026 SAFE Gala — Celebrating 10 Years. 🎉

Their partnership reflects a shared commitment to strengthening our community and supporting SAFE’s mission to provide stability, connection, and hope for individuals and families who need it most. We are grateful for their leadership and belief in this work! Thank you, Timmons Wealth Management!

Sponsorship opportunities for our milestone gala are available for a limited time, and commitments made by 12/31 ensure inclusion in early promotional materials. Learn more and become a sponsor today: https://www.safecoalitionma.org/gala

12/19/2025

Did you miss last night's webinar? The recording is now available for "Managing the Holiday Season: Strategies for Self-Care"!

Does the holiday season feel heavy this year (or every year)? Do you worry about how you will manage all that needs to get done?Join SAFE virtually for “Mana...

12/18/2025

💬Each week, a SAFE Licensed Clinical Social Worker answers questions about mental health, substance use recovery, wellness, and more. 👇Check out this week’s Q&A!

Q: When should I call a crisis hotline?

A: Anytime is the right time to call a crisis hotline—no concern is too big or small. The federal 988 lifeline offers immediate support for issues like depression, suicidal thoughts, intrusive thoughts, substance use, feelings of hopelessness and loneliness, and more. If you’re unsure where to start, 988 is a great resource, and you don’t need to be in “crisis” to reach out.

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Submit questions and view past answers at: https://www.safecoalitionma.org/ask-safe

12/18/2025

Every Friday morning - join us!!

☕ The SAFE Cafe weekly coffeehouse is open to anyone who would like companionship, judgement-free conversation, a chance to meet our staff & tour the office, more info on what SAFE does & how to get involved, or just a place to hang out Friday mornings with a warm cup of coffee.

Our doors are open to all from 8:30 a.m. to noon at 31 Hayward St. Suite 2C in Franklin (in the Moseley Mill building). We'll see you there!

12/17/2025

🏈 Enter to win 4 tickets to the Patriots v Dolphins game on Jan 4th! 🏟️

To enter, simply make a minimum $10 donation to SAFE before Dec. 22:

🎟️ $10 donation = 1 Entry
🎟️ $50 = 5 Entries
🎟️ $250 = 25 Entries!

👉 Donate here: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/patriotsvdolphinsjan42026/

We'll pull a winner on Monday 12/22 after 12:00 p.m., just in time for a holiday gift! These are great seats in section 215, Row 20, Seats 9, 10, 11, 12.

Thank you, PJ Carter of Anderson Electrical Contractors Inc, for your generous donation to make this raffle possible!

📣 Spread the word: Share this post with your friends and family and help us make a difference together.

Let's Go!!!

12/16/2025

📣 Join us virtually this week for the next episode of SAFE's Family Recovery webinar series! We'll be joined by Karen Bean, licensed clinical social worker, to discuss ❄ “Managing the Holiday Season: Strategies for Self-Care"

➡ REGISTER HERE: https://tinyurl.com/1218web
📅 Thursday, Dec. 18, 6:30–7:30 p.m. via Zoom

This series is designed to deepen understanding of addiction, recovery, and the systems that support healing. Learn more at https://www.safecoalitionma.org/get-support/webinar

12/15/2025

Huge thank you to Jeff McKinnon who is supporting our Harm Reduction team by providing cold weather gear to our most vulnerable clients! As a person in longterm recovery, a business owner, proud father, husband, and friend, Jeff knows the impact of struggling with addiction and needing the basics of food, water, shelter…and compassion.
Jeff’s story is a reminder to all of us during this holiday season that recovery is possible and that dignity is the foundation of humanity.
✨We are SO GRATEFUL JEFF.

12/15/2025

📆 Each week, SAFE offers a variety of free programs and support groups for those impacted by substance use disorder, mental health challenges, and related concerns.

Check out our weekly schedule ⬇

💚 MONDAYS:
N. Attleboro Postpartum Support Group (registration required) | 10–11:30 a.m. at N. Attleboro YMCA

The Ripple Effect sibling support group | 7–8 p.m. on Zoom.

Big Book for Beginners | 7–9 p.m. at SAFE

💚 TUESDAYS:
Families Anonymous | 6:30–8 p.m. at SAFE and online

💚 WEDNESDAYS:
Franklin Postpartum Support Group (registration required) | Noon–1:30 p.m. at Bernon Branch YMCA

Teen Skills Classroom (registration required) | 3–4 p.m. Wednesdays at SAFE

Big Book Study | 6:30–8 p.m. at SAFE

💚 2nd & 4th THURSDAYS:
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren | 6:30–7:30 p.m. at Bernon Branch YMCA

💚 FRIDAYS:
SAFE Cafe drop-in hours | 8:30 a.m.–noon at SAFE

💚 SATURDAYS:
Compass Yoga (registration required) | 8:30–9:30 a.m. at SAFE

Learn more about our groups and other support resources at safecoalitionma.org/get-support

12/14/2025

🎄What a night! SAFE staff member Anthony and his son spent time participating in the Millis Holiday Parade last night with the SAFE van all a’glow!
✨Thank you Millis Recreation Dept for the invitation to participate every year!

12/12/2025

📣 FOXBOROUGH! Stop by the Boyden Public Library at 4 p.m. Dec. 16 to be trained in Narcan administration. This training is free and open to the public!

Attendees will:
💚 Learn how to recognize an overdose
💚 Practice administering Narcan
💚 Develop confidence in responding to an overdose

Supported by Foxborough Opioid Abatement Funds

🔗 SAFE also offers training by appointment at our office in Franklin. Request training: https://www.safecoalitionma.org/narcan-training

12/12/2025

WE ARE SO THANKFUL! Thank you again to Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce for hosting an outstanding holiday diaper drive for our community diaper bank. This program is run almost entirely on donations and anyone can access these resources.
Learn more here: https://www.safecoalitionma.org/diaperbank
🎄❤️Thank you so much!

12/11/2025

💬 Each week, a SAFE Licensed Clinical Social Worker answers questions about mental health, substance use recovery, wellness, and more. 👇Check out this week’s Q&A!

Q: How can I support a loved one who is struggling with their mental health?

A: Compassion, acts of kindness, listening, and patience!

Be present and provide a compassionate listening ear when they need to talk something out. You can also suggest activities to do together for some distraction or deliver something to the person that they would enjoy—any way you show the individual you are there for them and willing to sit alongside them through these challenges will make a difference.

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Submit questions and view past answers at: https://www.safecoalitionma.org/ask-safe