Metacomet Public Health Alliance

06/17/2026

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Congratulations Bucky!!

05/28/2026

Pickleball, anyone? It’s for a great cause that is near and dear to my heart! 🐿️

05/07/2026

Come join us for a Women's Health Expo on May 20. Pre-registration is required for the Mammogram van.

04/27/2026

Upcoming events at SAFE!

📆 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 this week's schedule ⬇

💚 MONDAY: OFFICE CLOSED - Patriots' Day

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

💚 TUESDAY:

Up in Smoke, 3-day diversion program for teens | 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at SAFE. Registration required.

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

💚 WEDNESDAY:

WhyTry teen wellness course | 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at SAFE. Registration required.

Franklin Postpartum Support Group | Noon–1:30 p.m. at Bernon Branch YMCA. Registration required.

Big Book Study | 6:30–8 p.m. at SAFE

💚 THURSDAY:

SAFE at Community Health Fair | 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Wrentham Senior Center

Back to Life: Youth Theater Project | 3:00–5:00 p.m. at SAFE. Registration required.

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren | 6:30–7:30 p.m. at Bernon Branch YMCA

💚 FRIDAY:

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

💚 SATURDAY:

Compass Yoga | 8:30–9:30 a.m. at SAFE. Registration required.

Medication Take Back stations | 10 a.m. to noon in Millis, Wrentham, Medway, Franklin, and Norfolk. More details: safecoalitionma.org/rx-day

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Register and learn more about these and our other programs at https://www.safecoalitionma.org/get-support

04/24/2026

Thank you to all of our vendors and visitors who took part in our 5th annual health and wellness fairs this week at Norfolk Senior Center and Wrentham Senior Center! It was wonderful to see so much valuable information shared, and greater awareness of the many local resources available – not to mention the magnificent raffle prizes! See you all again next Spring! 🌷🪻

04/24/2026

Medication take back day is tomorrow in Norfolk Wrentham, Franklin, Millis, and Medway!  Bring all your expired or discontinued medications for proper disposal!

💊 Safely dispose of medications at SAFE’s RX disposal stations, part of the DEA’s National Take Back Day. It's completely free and totally anonymous!

📅 Saturday, April 25
🕛 10 a.m. to noon

📍 Locations:
- Franklin, SAFE Office
- Medway Town Hall
- Norfolk Police Department
- Wrentham Town Hall
- Millis Fire Department

What can you bring? Any medication you want to get rid of—over-the-counter pills, prescription medications, and even liquids and creams.

We CANNOT accept sharps/syringes.

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Supported by Opioid Abatement Funds from the Towns of Franklin, Norfolk, Medway, Millis, and Wrentham.