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.

Community Events

September is National Recovery Month.

Join us for a special Newton screening of Recovery City, an award-winning documentary exploring addiction and recovery through the stories of four women in Worcester, MA.

The event includes a 15-minute opioid overdose response and naloxone training, followed by a discussion with filmmaker Lisa Olivieri, featured participants, and experts from Newton-Wellesley Hospital.

Presented in partnership with Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Newton Health & Human Services, Newton Coalition for Community Wellness, and the Newton Free Library.

Recovery City Screening

Wednesday, Sep. 24, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Druker Auditorium, Newton Free Library

330 Homer Street

*Registration encouraged; walk-ins welcome.*

Register Here.

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.

For a list of Naloxbox locations in Newton CLICK HERE.

Narcan Training Video

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.