Jack Jonah Foundation

10/20/2026

DEA Take Back Day is October 24, and it’s a simple opportunity to go through your medicine cabinet and safely dispose of old, unused, or expired medications.
Taking a few minutes to clear them out can help keep our kids, families, and communities safer. It’s a small step, but an important part of prevention. 💙
The Jack Jonah Foundation is proud to continue raising awareness about safe medication disposal and the everyday things we can all do to help prevent substance misuse. Bring your unused medication to the West Springfield Town Hall from 10a-2p.
📅 Mark your calendar: Saturday, October 24
📍 Find a collection site near you: DEA Take Back Day

10/15/2026

We’ve already received many heartfelt submissions to our Life In Color page, and we welcome more. The submission form remains open for anyone who would like to honor a loved one by sharing their story and keeping their memory alive. 💙
https://www.jackjonahfoundation.org/life-in-color-submit

A Life in Color is a new space on the Jack Jonah Foundation website created specifically to honor and remember people who have lost their lives to substance use.

For years, we honored loved ones during our walk at Ashley Reservoir. While we may no longer gather in the same way, we wanted to create a permanent place where their names, photos, and stories can continue to be shared.

This space is about remembering who they were, not how they died. The things they loved. The people they made laugh. The memories their families still carry. The pieces of their personality that made their life uniquely theirs.

Inspired in part by Jack’s love of art, we hope A Life in Color grows into a beautiful collection of the lives behind the statistics and the stories worth remembering.

If you would like us to honor someone you love, we invite you to send us a message and share their photo, name, birthday, and a little about who they were or fill out this form 👉

https://www.jackjonahfoundation.org/life-in-color-submit

A life in color
Remembering Those We've Lost

10/10/2026

Mental health and substance use are often connected in ways we may not always see.
Stress, trauma, anxiety, depression, and grief can all shape how someone copes during difficult times. Having a safe place to talk, feel understood, and find support can make a difference.
This World Mental Health Day, we’re reminding our community that it’s okay to talk about what you’re carrying and to reach out when you need support. 💙 Visit jackjonahfoundation.org/resources for support.

10/07/2026

Sometimes, the hardest part of loving someone who is struggling is knowing that you can’t make the decision to seek help for them.
If someone you care about isn’t ready to accept help, there are still ways to be present, keep the door open, and care for yourself along the way.
Our latest blog shares gentle guidance for navigating these difficult moments with compassion, patience, and healthy boundaries. 💙
Read More: https://www.jackjonahfoundation.org/post/what-to-do-if-someone-refuses-help

10/02/2026

Happy 28th Birthday, Karlye!
We hope today brings plenty of laughter, music, time with the people you love, and at least a few kittens. 😻
We’re so proud of you and hope you know just how loved you are. Happy, Happy, Birthday.
With all our love,
Mom, Dad & Dan

09/29/2026

A Life in Color is a new space on the Jack Jonah Foundation website created specifically to honor and remember people who have lost their lives to substance use.

For years, we honored loved ones during our walk at Ashley Reservoir. While we may no longer gather in the same way, we wanted to create a permanent place where their names, photos, and stories can continue to be shared.

This space is about remembering who they were, not how they died. The things they loved. The people they made laugh. The memories their families still carry. The pieces of their personality that made their life uniquely theirs.

Inspired in part by Jack’s love of art, we hope A Life in Color grows into a beautiful collection of the lives behind the statistics and the stories worth remembering.

If you would like us to honor someone you love, we invite you to send us a message and share their photo, name, birthday, and a little about who they were or fill out this form 👉

https://www.jackjonahfoundation.org/life-in-color-submit

A life in color
Remembering Those We've Lost

09/17/2026

Trauma doesn’t always stay in the past.
Research following September 11 has helped us better understand the connection between trauma, PTSD, pain, and substance use. For some people, the effects of a traumatic experience can continue long after the event itself, influencing both physical and behavioral health.
Understanding that connection matters. It can help us look beyond substance use itself and recognize the experiences, pain, and circumstances that may be part of someone’s story.
Our latest blog takes a closer look at what we’ve learned about trauma and substance use in the years following 9/11.
Read more: https://www.jackjonahfoundation.org/post/what-recovery-can-actually-look-like

09/15/2026

Congratulations to the Michael J. Dias Foundation on a successful annual golf tournament!! Recover together 💙💙

09/14/2026

We just had two generous donors give a $300 donation to the Jack Jonah Foundation, and we want to take a moment to say thank you. 💙
Your support helps us continue providing public resources and funding behavioral health efforts for individuals and families in our communities.
Every donation gives us another opportunity to put resources, education, and support where they can make a difference.
To our recent donors, thank you for choosing to support this work and the mission behind it.
jackjonahfoundation.org/donate

09/04/2026

Recently released state data show that Massachusetts recorded fewer than 1,000 opioid-related overdose deaths in 2025, the lowest annual total in more than a decade.
Thank you, Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni, for staying committed to prevention, education, and recovery. The progress being made gives us hope and reminds us to keep going.