WILMINGTON, MA — An important substance abuse prevention event will take place at St. Thomas Church (126 Middlesex Avenue) on Wednesday, October 28, from 7pm to 8:30pm. This free event, which is intended for adults only, is organized by the Wilmington Board of Health, Wilmington Police Department, the Catholic Community of Wilmington and South Tewksbury, the Woburn District Court, and several other agencies.
The evening will include a viewing of the short film “If Only;” a presentation on the opioid epidemic and trends of substance abuse in Wilmington; a panel discussion with local experts; and the distribution of resources for parents.
Have a question about the event? Contact Parish Social Worker Joanie Barclay at 978-658-4665 ext. 108 or Wilmington Director Public Health Shelly Newhouse at 978-658-4298.
Planning on attending the event? Join the Facebook page event HERE and HERE.
Can’t make the event, or want a taste of some of the evening’s material? Watch the short film “If Only” below.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xd-veY2wrdQ
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