Today we recognize National Prescription Drug Take Back Day with the @DEAHQ. It is important to safely dispose of any unwanted or unused medication to prevent drug misuse. Please visit dea.gov/takebackday for more information and to find the nearest drop-off site to you.

Earlier this month, Mary Lou from our Outreach Team attended the Irish Cultural Festival at @PolarPark, handing out some of our office's safety and wellness resources. Thank you to the organizers for a great event celebrating Irish heritage and bringing the community together!

Hope from our Outreach Team recently joined @worcesterpublic's Gerald Creamer Center for their Resource Rodeo, where students had the opportunity to explore community resources, connect with local organizations, and learn about a variety of career paths. Thank you for having us!

Keeping yourself updated about any new or common scams in the area can help you avoid them in the future! Kevin and Mary Lou from our Outreach Team had a great time with the Keller Williams Realty North Central team discussing some of the newest and common scams to look out for.

Caroline from our Outreach Team attended Youth Fusion 2026, hosted by McLean Coaching and Consulting, celebrating youth leadership, empowerment, & personal growth. Caroline hosted a resource table to connect the youth with important prevention resources and office programs.

Some scams target older adults, from grandparent scams to Medicare fraud. Paul from our Outreach Team had a great time visiting the Gardner Senior Center to talk about some financial scams that could affect residents! Thank you to Mike Ellis for having us!

Kevin from our Outreach Team had a fantastic time at the @Fitchburg365 Board of Health and Fitchburg Senior Center’s 10th Annual Community Health Resource Fair with @SamSquailia, @FitchburgPolice, @fitchburgfirema, and many more! Thank you to Sue Christensen for having us!

Our office joined LUK, Inc. for their "Not My Kid" event to raise awareness about underage drinking and provide families with resources. Ashley from our Outreach Team brought our HIPS display, and ADAs Dan Guerra & Lindsay White joined a panel discussion on underage drinking.

Scammers can use compassion or urgency to trick you into sharing your data. Kevin from our Outreach Team attended the @TownWestborough Senior Center's Lunch and Learn to discuss common signs of a scam to avoid. Thank you to John Klingenstein for having us!

Hope from our Outreach Team had a great time with the @GSCWM at their annual Geek is Glam STEM expo! We were proud to support and attend this event that provides experiences, expertise and education to inspire the next generation of leaders!

Paul from our Outreach Team visited Advinia Care at Northbridge to discuss common scams, the evolving tactics scammers use to target individuals, and how to recognize the red flags. Thank you to Lauren Yorski for having us!

We know social media is a big part of our children's lives. Julia from our Outreach Team recently visited the 7th graders at Sullivan Middle School to discuss being safe online and teach the laws regarding bullying and harassment. Thank you to Robyn Vantour for having us!

Anyone can be the target of a scam. Kevin from our Outreach Team visited Colony Retirement Homes I & II to talk about some ways to avoid fraud attempts. Thank you to Nicole Stevens for having us!

Hope from our Outreach Team spoke to grades 6-8 at Sutton Middle School last week about the risks of social media and the lasting impact of your digital footprint. Thank you to Shawn Rickan for having us!