MISSION

The Newton Coalition for Community Wellness aims to address substance use with care, compassion and connection by providing overdose education, harm reduction resources and wellness support to all Newton residents.

Click HERE to learn more about substance use prevention, harm reduction, treatment and recovery.

NEWTON CCW INITIATIVES

Community NaloxBox Program

The Newton Coalition for Community Wellness and Newton Health and Human Services Department have installed opioid overdose rescue kits (NaloxBoxes) in city buildings including City Hall and the Newton Free Library. The NaloxBoxes include Narcan, a lifesaving medication for opioid overdose reversal, as well as resource sheets and safety materials. If you need to restock a NaloxBox CLICK HERE. 

Community Events 

Community Resource Night: Overdose Prevention (November 2023)

Narcan Program

The City of Newton Health & Human Services Department provides FREE Narcan Nasal Spray and prevention resources to Newton residents. Click HERE to learn more.

RESOURCE HIGHLIGHTS:

September 2023: Back to School

October 2023: National Youth Substance Use Prevention Month

November 2023: Community Resource Night: Overdose Prevention

December 2023: Happy Holidays

January 2024: Developing Health Habits

February 2024: Start Your Recovery Journey

March 2024: Celebrate Holidays Responsibly

April 2024: Alcohol Awareness Month

COALITION REPRESENTATION

Newton Health & Human Services
Newton Senior Center
Newton City Council
Newton Public Schools
Newton Police Department
Newton Fire Department
Coastal EMS
Newton-Wellesley Hospital
Boston College
Newton Community Development Foundation
Newton Residents & Parents

If you're interested in learning more about the Newton CCW please email newtonccw@newtonma.gov.