P.A.R.T. (Prevention, Addiction, Recovery, Treatment)
Formed in 2011, the P.A,R.T. Task Force is a community-wide alliance with a diverse membership representing the entire region. The group has been involved in the Drug Take Back events to raise to reduce access to prescription drugs, sponsored the local National Night Out events in both Athol and Orange and has worked in advocating for tighter controls on over the counter products being marketed to youth. The group is now planning parent education workshops and is working with local schools and law enforcement to build prevention efforts and to promote access to treatment for residents of all ages.
Call 978-249-3703 or email info@nqcc.org for more information.
North Quabbin Children’s Health and Wellness System of Care Task Force (CHWTF)
The North Quabbin Children’s Health and Wellness System of Care Task Force (CHWTF) focuses on coordinating local efforts to promote wellness for children. Areas of health include nutrition, physical activity, oral health and overall wellness. The Task Force works with community partners to build capacity for promoting resilient families and children. The CHWTF also coordinates the annual Munch & Move family dinner event during the February vacation.
Call 978-249-3703 or email info@nqcc.org for more information.
Franklin Hampshire System of Care Task Force (SOC)
The North Quabbin System of Care (SOC) is an advisory group of the Children’s Behavioral Health Initiative. The model is a family-centered approach intended to support the values of a true wraparound philosophy, with family support at the heart of decision making. The Community Service Agency contract is held by Clinical & Support Options, Inc. and the local SOC group is part of a regional network which includes both Franklin and Hampshire counties.
Call 978-249-3703 or email info@nqcc.org for more information.
North Quabbin Housing Task Force (NQHTF)
The NQHTF is a regional effort to look at housing in a comprehensive and strategic way to create increased opportunity for safe, stable housing for all. It is comprised of diverse stakeholders from all sectors of the region. This group is dedicated to linking resources and solutions for safe, stable housing across the nine towns of the North Quabbin. The task force allows collaboration for creative problem solving for even the most challenging of housing situations, as well as an opportunity to look at the entire population in regard to this basic human right.
Call 978-249-3703 or email info@nqcc.org for more information.
B.R.R.A.V.V.E.E. North Quabbin Task Force (*Breaking the Bias, *Rights for All, *Racial Justice, *Allyship, *Values, *Voices, *Equity)
B.R.R.A.V.V.E.E. NQ is a North Quabbin Community Coalition task force aimed at looking at our region comprehensively through the lens of inclusion, equity, and respect. Join the conversation and help us to continue to improve the quality of life for ALL of North Quabbin.
Call 978-249-3703 or email sarah@nqcc.org for more information.