Thursday, April 16th, 2026
4:30pm - 5:30pm
All RYPN Events
At the North Shore Youth Leaders (NSYL), we believe in the power of youth leadership to enact positive change in our communities. Our group, comprising driven and passionate individuals from Rockport, Gloucester, Ipswich, Beverly, Danvers, Manchester, and Essex, is dedicated to fostering leadership skills, promoting civic engagement, and creating a…
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DanversCARES is a program of the Town of Danvers, MA sponsored by the Danvers Public School Department and is funded by state and federal grants, local donations, and the Danvers Public Schools. DanversCARES started in the mid 1990’s as a school-based health advisory committee with the vision to invite community…
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Ipswich Aware is a community coalition. We are pastors and politicians. We are police officers and social workers. We are teachers and business owners. We are nurses, doctors, and administrators. We are community organizers and youth counselors. Ipswich Aware started as a grassroots organization in 2015 in response to opioid…
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Regional Youth Prevention Network embraces all 7 communities
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Be Healthy Beverly is a coalition focused primarily on youth substance use prevention and mental health promotion. Get Involved! Our mission is to create sustainable change that will engage youth and community members while educating and empowering them to live a healthier lifestyle. We aim to make Beverly a healthier,…
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The Beverly High School Youth Prevention Coalition is comprised of leaders from grades 9-12. These students are leaving a lasting impact in Beverly and across the North Shore. This group is all about brainstorming, executing, and reflecting on various initiatives to prevent youth from substance use while increasing mental health…
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The Beverly Middle School Change Makers are a group of middle school students from grades 5-8 who are passionate about making a difference in their school and community. The BMS Change Makers operate by learning what the youth care about at the beginning of the year and then jumping right…
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GYLC High School and Middle School Group
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The Rockport Youth Coalitions for middle and high school students are run by Emily Souza, the Rockport Teen Librarian. Meetings are held once a month at the Rockport Public Library and are open to all middle and high school students.
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Research Project and Findings Regarding Youth Substance Use in the Community The Prevention Team contracted with the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) to conduct a community needs assessment to better understand the factors that influence youth substance use in the community. MAPC collected data through focus groups and key informant…
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This speaker series brought a range of experts to the Gloucester community to speak to (and with) adult community members and students. They provided expertise and advice in the areas of mental health and substance use prevention. This program was sponsored by the City of Gloucester Health Department and the…
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What Mental Health First Aid covers Common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges in this age group, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders and attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) Common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges How to interact with a child or adolescent in crisis How to connect…
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Adults We Trust Learn what teens and children look for in a trusted adult, and how trusted adults can make a big impact in their lives. Get Involved » https://vimeo.com/1054498551https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-nLedfLLUk Be a trusted adult and make a difference in the life of a young person! The #1 asset a child…
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CALLING FOR PARENT AND CAREGIVER GUIDANCE! Our Countdown to Middle School Task Force created a survey as an initial step in collecting data as a goal of what parents and caregivers identify as the realities of parenting a rising middle school student. If your child just completed their first year…
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Talk They Hear You You’ll find video PSAs below demonstrating the value of parents and guardians talking with their children about the dangers of substance use. Get Involved » How Talking Makes All The Difference The Regional Youth Prevention Network has been using social media to promote the “Talk. They…
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We offer programs for all ages, stages, and abilities. Recreational Classes are intended to introduce kids to activities at a fun engagement level.
200 Cummings Center Suite 173D Beverly, MA 01915
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Regional Prevention Director
cgoldstein-walsh@gloucester-ma.gov
(978) 325-6623
Program Director
