Healthy Peabody Collaborative

10/13/2026

From Wayside Youth and Family Support Network:
Join Us for a Virtual Workshop: Understanding School Refusal

Is your child struggling to attend school? Are you a parent, caregiver, clinician, or professional supporting a child experiencing school refusal?

Join us on October 22, from 6:00–7:30 PM, for an informative virtual workshop exploring school refusal, its underlying factors, and practical strategies to help children overcome attendance challenges.

Topics will include:
✨School Phobia/Refusal vs. School Truancy
✨ Acute vs. Chronic School Refusal
✨ Types of School Refusal
✨ Behaviors Associated with School Refusal
✨ Risk Factors
✨ Practical Strategies: Things You Can Do to Help

Whether you are navigating school refusal at home or supporting a child professionally, this workshop will provide valuable information, insights, and strategies to help you better understand and respond to these challenges.

Register below 👇
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10/10/2026

You don't have to struggle with your mental health alone. There's help.

10/05/2026

Our October webinar for Caring Adult Academy features a presentation on internet safety from Richard Guerry, founder of IROC2! Join us for a virtual training on Oct. 14 from 7:00-8:30 pm to learn about how we can keep youth safe online.

We are also hosting a watch party at Higgins Middle School, which will feature an in-person, hands-on training for youth from Club Cultivate. Students will learn how to protect their privacy online and pause before posting through an interactive presentation.

To sign up for the webinar, visit https://form.jotform.com/262455065019153

10/03/2026

When caught in its earliest, localized stages, the 5-year relative survival rate is over 99%. Advances in early detection and treatment methods have significantly increased breast cancer survival rates in recent years, and there are currently over 4 million breast cancer survivors in the United States.

To learn more about how to get screened for breast cancer or access resources for care, visit https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/breast-cancer-resources/

10/01/2026

Today marks the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It's a time to honor all those who have had breast cancer or are currently undergoing treatment, but it's also a time to reflect on the amazing advancements in breast cancer detection, treatment, and research.

To learn more about the early signs of breast cancer, where to access screenings or treatment, and to learn more about breast cancer research, visit https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/

09/28/2026

Join us tomorrow to kick-off our Caring Adult Academy with a FREE presentation from Dr. Jason Kilmer!

📅 September 29 ⏰ 7:00–8:30 PM 💻 Virtual | Free 🎤 60-minute presentation + 30-minute Q&A

"What Kids Need From Us: Substance Use, Mental Health, & the Power of Supportive Adults" is the first of many trainings and presentations offered by Caring Adult Academy. Join Dr. Kilmer from 7:00-8:00 for a presentation on the overlap between substance use and mental health in youth people, and stay for a 30 minute Q&A afterwards.

To sign up, visit https://ahealthylynnfield.org/current-events

09/04/2026

Settle Back Into Balance This September!

As summer gives way to fall, routines return, calendars fill up, and life finds a new rhythm. Whether you're juggling back-to-school schedules, balancing work and family, supporting aging parents, or just trying to take better care of yourself — BLOOM is here to help.

This month's newsletter is all about checking in — on yourself and the people around you. Inside, you'll find expert guidance, practical tools, and resources to help prevent burnout, build healthy boundaries, and create habits that last.

Haven't activated your BLOOM benefit yet? Now's a great time to unlock your access through BLOOM's September Newsletter below!

Whether you're navigating back-to-school schedules, balancing work and family, supporting aging parents, or simply trying to improve your own well-being, BLOOM is here to help. This month, we're also taking a quiet moment to remind you — checking in on yourself and the people around you matters mo...

08/26/2026

Coming soon: Caring Adult Academy!

Last year, we launched Parent University to give Peabody parents and caregivers access to practical information, expert guidance, and resources to help support the young people in our community.

This year, we’re taking it to the next level!

We’re excited to join forces with neighboring prevention coalitions to create the Caring Adult Academy—a bigger, stronger, community-wide series of FREE virtual webinars featuring experts on topics that matter to youth, families, and our communities.

The mission is simple: help caring adults feel more informed, confident, and supported when navigating the challenges young people face today.
Same commitment to supporting families. Bigger community. More experts. More opportunities to learn.

Stay tuned for 2026–2027 webinar topics, dates, and registration information!

08/18/2026

Last week, the City of Peabody hosted the Portraits of Peabody PhotoVoice project. Portraits of Peabody is a collaborative community art project celebrating our incredible neighbors through photography and storytelling. Hundreds of residents gathered for a wonderful evening of conversation and connection!

This project can be seen at Peabody City Hall for the near future. Watch for this special project building a stronger sense of belonging and connection within Peabody pop up in other locations around the City.

The full project can be found here: https://peabody.k12.ma.us/peabody-promise/portraits-of-peabody/

This evening was also a celebration to honor our retiring Outreach Coordinator, Sandi Drover who spearheaded this project as the capstone of her career. Sandi has been with HPC since its inception in 2008 and has been instrumental in working with and within our community on youth substance use prevention and to promote positive youth development. We wish her a healthy and happy retirement and welcome to the ranks, Hannah Martuscello as her replacement. Hannah can be reached at [email protected].