Representative Marty Walsh, Representative Nick Collins, a Partnership for a Drug free America and UMass Boston are cosponsoring "A Time to Act," a community forum addressing the rampant opiate drug use in the Dorchester area. This forum is aimed at "Educating the Educator." The Partnership has found that Dorchester and South Boston have been hardest hit with drug addiction of opiate drugs. Most parents don’t recognize the signs or think their child is old enough to experiment. "A Time to Act" seeks to teach parents, family members, mentors, and educators to recognize some common signs to look for and to know how to respond. It also will offer resources for people who are already dealing with drug problems.
This free event takes place in the Ryan Lounge at UMass Boston, on Wednesday, June 22nd from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Parking will be validated (free) and there is also shuttle service from UMass/JFK Station to the campus for convenience. With questions, please contact Pamela Carver, Office of Rep. Walsh, at (617)722.2020, or Ellen McDonough, Office of Rep. Collins, at (617)722.2080. RSVP's encouraged.