Building Our Lives, Determined, Empowered, & Resilient Coalition

06/11/2026

☀️💙 SSTAR Prevention had a great time yesterday at the 2026 Super Summer Stroll!

We enjoyed connecting with families, sharing prevention resources, and being part of an evening filled with fun, community, and smiles. 😊🎉

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table—we loved seeing you there! 🌟

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06/09/2026

This past Sunday, SSTAR Prevention and SSTAR Project AWARE had an amazing time attending the Fall River Pride event! 🏳️‍🌈💖

We were proud to show up in support of love, inclusion, and community while connecting with attendees, sharing resources, and promoting health, safety, and prevention for all. 🤝🌟

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, shared their stories, and helped make the day so powerful and uplifting. Your energy and openness truly matter. 💬💜

Pride is about visibility, support, and care for one another—and we’re honored to stand with our community. 🌈💪

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06/04/2026

🗣️💬 Talking with Your Teen About Alcohol, Ma*****na, Va**ng, and Opioids Family Academy

Last week, 🏫 Fall River Public Schools, in partnership with 🤝 SSTAR Prevention Services, hosted a Family Academy focused on helping families talk with teens about alcohol, ma*****na, va**ng, and opioids.

🧠📚 This informative session explored why early prevention matters, how substances affect the developing brain, warning signs families should know, and practical strategies for starting meaningful conversations at home.

🌟 Families also learned about available community resources and supports. Childcare 👶, light snacks 🍎, and interpreters in Portuguese, Spanish, and Haitian Creole were available, and the session was streamed live on 📺 FRED-TV.

🎥 Check it out if you haven't already! Together, we can help support healthy, informed, and substance-free futures for our youth. 💙

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06/02/2026

📣✨ You’re Invited! ✨📣

💙 Join us for our last BOLDER Coalition Meeting of the school year 💙

The BOLDER Coalition (Building Our Lives Determined, Empowered, and Resilient) brings together 🤝 community partners, residents, youth advocates, and prevention champions who are committed to creating a healthier, stronger, and more connected community.

📅 June 10
⏰ 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 SSTAR

🌟 Come share your ideas
🌟 Connect with community partners
🌟 Learn about local prevention efforts
🌟 Help empower young people to thrive
🌟 Be part of positive change

Every voice matters, and together we can build a future where our youth are 💪 empowered, 🌈 resilient, and 🚀 equipped to make healthy choices.

🙌 We hope to see you there!

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05/28/2026

Being there for someone through a difficult moment can include helping them connect to support. 988 is available 24/7. Call or text anytime, anywhere in the U.S. You don’t have to figure this out alone. Learn more: 988lifeline.org

05/26/2026

Talking with Your Teen About Ma*****na, Va**ng, and Opioids Family Academy

Fall River Public Schools will host a Family Academy focused on helping families talk with teens about ma*****na, va**ng, and opioids on May 27, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at Fonseca Elementary School.

This informative session will explore why early prevention matters, how substances affect the developing brain, warning signs families should know, and practical strategies for starting meaningful conversations at home.
Community resources and supports will also be shared.

Childcare, light snacks, and interpreters in Portuguese, Spanish, and Haitian Creole will be available. The session will also stream live on FRED-TV.

05/21/2026

🚦✨ A new kind of Traffic Garden is emerging… and it’s being built by the next generation! 🌟🚲

Calling all young riders and future road champions to join us for an interactive experience where youth take the lead in designing, creating, and bringing a Traffic Garden to life! 💡🛣️

Participants will:
⭐ Learn real-world safety skills
⭐ Navigate roads and intersections
⭐ Build, create, and explore
⭐ Ride with confidence

📅 Date: July 18, 2026
🌧️ Rain Date: July 25, 2026
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: 143 Dean Street, Fall River, MA

Bring your creativity, teamwork, and imagination as we build something exciting together! 💙

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05/19/2026

🎉 The SSTAR Prevention Team had an amazing time at the Fall River Re-Creation Community Block Party last Saturday☀️💙

It was great connecting with community members, families, and youth while sharing resources, positive messages, and lots of fun throughout the day! 🙌🎶

We love being part of a community that comes together to support healthy, positive, and connected futures for all! 💫

05/14/2026

Bring the kids, bring the fun – it’s a FREE Community Block Party at Greater Fall River RE-Creation! SSTAR Prevention will be there and is so excited for such a fun day!

05/13/2026

Young people thrive when support comes early. Encouraging open conversations about mental health can help children and teens feel supported in reaching out. https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health/what-is-mental-health/how-to-talk/young-people