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THE ADVOCATE
The Newsletter of the Greater Taunton Health & Human Service Coalition (GTHHSC) and the Greater Attleboro Taunton Health & Education Response (GATHER)
Volume XII, No.11 November 2002
THANKSGIVING DINNERS, BASKETS FOR FAMILIES
AVAILABLE IN GATHER AREA
(United Way of Greater Attleboro/Taunton)
All phone numbers are in the 508 exchange. To donate food for the holidays, please call Marilyn at 822-3180 or 223-4636
City/Town: |
Thanksgiving Dinner |
Thanksgiving Baskets for Families |
Attleboro |
Call United Way Info Line, 223-4636
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St. John the Evangelist, 222-8400 |
Berkley |
VNA referrals for Homebound Elders 676-8251, x194 Coyle & Cassidy High School: Breakfast 8:30 Dinner 11-1, No tickets/restrictions: 823-8399, 821-1038
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Parish of the Annunciation Church, 823-3521 St. Bernard’s, Assonet, 644-5585 |
Dighton |
Coyle & Cassidy High School: Breakfast 8:30 Dinner 11-1, No tickets/restrictions: 823-8399, 821-1038 |
North Dighton, St. Joseph’s, 822-1425 South Dighton, St. Joseph’s, 822-1425
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Mansfield |
Call United Way Info Line, 223-4636
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Westside Benevolent, 339-3397 |
North Attleboro |
Call United Way Info Line, 223-4636 |
Ann Marie Flemming, Town Nurse, 699-0104 Enchanted Elves, Joanne, 695-8299
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Norton |
Call United Way Info Line, 223-4636 |
St. Mary’s Church, 285-4462 Norton Human Services, 285-0235
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Plainville |
Call United Way Info Line, 223-4636
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Call United Way Info Line, 223-4636 |
Raynham |
Coyle & Cassidy High School: Breakfast 8:30 Dinner 11-1, No tickets/restrictions: 823-8399, 821-1038
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St. Ann’s Church, 823-9833 |
Rehoboth |
Coyle & Cassidy High School: Breakfast 8:30 Dinner 11-1, No tickets/restrictions: 823-8399, 821-1038 |
Rehoboth Council on Aging, 252-3372 Officer Steve Martin, 252-3263
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Seekonk |
Coyle & Cassidy High School: Breakfast 8:30 Dinner 11-1, No tickets/restrictions: 823-8399, 821-1038
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Seekonk Human Resources, 336-8772 |
Taunton |
Coyle & Cassidy High School: Breakfast 8:30 Dinner 11-1, No tickets/restrictions: 823-8399, 821-1038 |
St. Vincent DePaul, 823-6676 Crossroads Christian Center, 823-8234
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COALITION/COMMITTEE MINUTES
Discussion Highlights:
Update – The feedback from the September 18 overview of Crisis Intervention at Benjamin’s Restaurant, was very positive.
Morton Hospital & Medical Center
· Elder Behavioral Health Services Unit will be represented on the Committee by Deb Able. This unit has 12 beds that are full 99% of the time. Soon another four beds will be added. Referrals are accepted from people from the community, DMR, DMH, day programs, family members and physicians.
· Crisis Cases Rise in Emergency Room – Due to the amount of drugs present on the streets today. Taunton / Attleboro Emergency Services conducts 100-120 evaluations at Morton on a monthly basis.
Norton - The 8 beds at Norton are used for stabilization. They encourage people to call Norton before going to Morton. Norton is also used as a step down service after release from Fuller Hospital, lasting from 3-4 days.
CCBC has an intensive case management contract in this area, for the mental health portion. Differences between section 12a and 12b commitment were discussed. A training on the sectioning process will be set up in the future.
Safe Neighborhood Initiative (SNI) - In these times of shrinking resources it is most important for collaboration, having relationships and communication. The Crisis Intervention Team Committee is now part of the SNI.
Goal – One goal of this group is to develop a protocol between crisis, police and Morton Hospital & Medical Center.
Next Step:
Invite Charles Cardoza and Randy Kline to the next meeting, for implementation of a training piece.
Next Meeting: 12/10/02, 8:30, 18 Broadway
Contact Person: Kathy Lalor, 508-823-9416
Discussion Highlights:
Prison Presentations – Community Drug Education (CDE) program is not appropriate in the prison setting without modification. However, a voluntary program for introducing soon-to-be-released clients with representatives of community agencies would give post-release services a community “face”.
Mandatory Post Release Supervision Legislation – This committee is intensely interested in gathering information about this important proposed legislation.
Chapter 211F, Section 6 – This statute has been in effect since 1996, originally sponsored by Jack O’Brien and Tom Finneran. It establishes within each county a community corrections advisory board consisting of 8-12 of the following: First justice of the superior court, or designee, District court judge, Probation officer, Representative of the parole board, District Attorney, or designee, Public defender, Mental health professional or substance abuse counselor, Sheriff, or designee along with no more than four others. The purpose is to assist in the review and monitoring of community corrections programs located in the county. Responsibilities include: holding public hearings, reporting allegations of provider noncompliance, submitting written comments to the executive director and the commission, evaluations of each provider, analysis of the results of the programs, recommendations for change, and any other information requested by the executive director or the commission.
Confidentiality and Consent Forms – DMR forms allow for the gathering, not distribution, of information. Consent forms typically have a 90-day limit. Their eligibility intake team meets with counselors who work with enrolling inmates in DMR.
Memorandum of Understanding – At the Bridgewater facility, there is interest in bringing together DMR, Department of Corrections and DMH for increased communication and working together on eligibility.
Crime and Justice Institute Program – JRI assist in facilitation and system navigation. A policy brief has recommended three easily implemented suggestions for prerelease inmates: identification documents, food stamps, and a MassHealth card. Those who are already identified as MR are helped with a discharge plan and get back on cash benefits more quickly. Maryland has an excellent model for pre-release work, whereby a client, three months prior to release, may secure identification documents, food stamps, MassHealth, housing, jobs and counseling.
Community Misconception – If a client is served by DMR, this does not mean they are controlled and owned by that agency. Probation is a much needed component.
Next Steps:
Discuss feasibility of a program of prison presentations.
Contact legislators for information on the chairman of the Criminal Justice Committee, pending legislation and state of various bills
Contact Justice Resources for regular legislative alerts, and to share committee thoughts on Chapter 211F, Section 6
Compile a list of all re-entry specialists for the purpose of setting up a statewide meeting
Gather consent forms and confidentiality regulations
Obtain the state’s confidentiality statute terms
Look at the building blocks to providing re-entry services
Next Meeting: 1/10/03, 9:00, 18 Broadway, Taunton
Contact Person:
Jim Ross, 508-823-9416
Discussion Highlights:
Retail Project – Letters of thanks and press releases were shared, celebrating the successful outreach to area retailers who displayed posters in restrooms for victims of domestic violence. Area high schools will also be contacted for participation opportunities.
Hairdressers’ Project – An annual convention of hairdressers, held in Boston, may be a venue for the presentation of the Hairdressers’ project. This workshop would support cosmetologist customer service by giving information for when they hear a disclosure of domestic violence.
Chairmanship – The Committee will look at filling the chairmanship position.
Mentors in Violence Prevention Group will attend the Jane Doe conference in December.
Next Steps:
Send letters of thanks and press releases of retail project
Contact area high schools nurses’ offices and custodians, for poster displays
Elect new chairperson(s)
Goals & Objectives for FY03
View videotape of Hairdressers’ Project
Compose letter offering Hairdresser workshops to the Boston Hairdresser’s Conference and Bristol-Plymouth High School.
Gather and present materials from the DA’s Elder Abuse Conference.
Next Meeting: 11/20/02, 9:30, Taunton New Hope.
Contact Person: Lorraine Rosa, 508-823-4822
Discussion Highlights:
Parenting Letters – Several area examples were discussed. This committee could create its own, utilizing a teen writer/coordinator, with such subjects as “When is enough, enough,” which could highlight a blood alcohol percentage chart with body weight and number of drinks.
UMD Social Norms – UMass Dartmouth provides an alcohol / drug education program
MADD Youth in Action Program presentation included its history, description, projects (alcohol purchase survey, compliance checks, shoulder tap surveys, roll call briefings), what we can do, what MADD can do.
Next Steps:
Provide Committee with copies of parenting letter and UMD materials
Identify employees who drug test
Work on meeting structure, membership
Next Meeting: 11/20/02, 4:30, CCBC, 63 Winthrop St.
Contact Person:
Lorraine Rosa, 508-823-4822
Discussion Highlights:
SARTVIII will celebrate the accomplishments of the first seven. The half-day roundtable will be held in March. Ideas for future SARTs include trauma and pressure, children whose parents have addictions problems.
Children and Firearms – A lively discussion ensued concerning children’s potential access to firearms.
Drug Policies – A subcommittee will examine area school drug policies.
AlaTeen – Very few teen programs exist in this area. Parents tend to discourage their children from attending, and youth tend not to identify parents as being addicted. Social marketing may encourage students to seek help. Possible locations for a teen program were discussed.
Next Steps:
Contact CASPAR about working together on Environmental Strategies.
Copy available school drug policies for subcommittee
Draft a letter to Alateen for a cite in the Taunton area.
Next Meeting: 11/20/02, 3:00, CCBC, 63 Winthrop St.
Contact Person: Phil Shea, 508-824-7224
Discussion Highlights:
PFLAG Support Group – Parents, Family, & Friends of Lesbians and Gays meet the 2nd Tuesday of every month from 7:00-8:00 p.m., at the Smith Conference Room in Morton Hospital. The GLBT Task Force meets at 6:00 p.m., immediately preceding the support group. For more information, please call 508-823-5400, x1911.
Sustainability – The budget is currently at $2,229. Volunteers will call agencies with unpaid dues for short-term sustainability. A Grant Writing Committee will meet 10/23/02, 11:30 a.m., at Morton Hospital’s administration building, 3rd floor.
Presentation: Independence Associates - The mission is to provide comprehensive services which will enhance the range of acceptable options available to the consumer and improve the quality of life of persons with disabilities. To work on behalf of the objectives of the disability rights and independent living movement. Their 4 core services are information and referral, advocacy, independent living skills, and peer counseling. They also offer sensitivity training for area agency staff. Independence Associates is seeking community people to serve on their board.
Legislative Breakfast – The Coalition discussed the possibility of an area wide legislative breakfast in the Spring, modeled after the successful collaborative event of the Fall River and New Bedford CHNAs. Legislators could receive sheets emphasizing the impact to area agencies and consumers, due to recent budget cuts.
Announcements:
· Lucy Jackson, chairperson, has resigned due to her new job responsibilities in the Fall River area.
· Emergency Task Force Fuel Fund opens 12/1/02. CFC Fuel assistance opens 11/1/02, and Salvation Army fuel opens 12/1/02, and starting 1/1/03, will help with non-heat related electric. A subcommittee of ETF will meet with DTA to discuss eligibility issues and referrals.
· Mentors in Violence Prevention continues with 8 students available for presentations, and 10 new applicants.
· Red Ribbon Week is October 23-31, at Taunton High School and the middle schools. The play “Halfway There” will kickoff the campaign at 8:00 a.m.
Next Steps:
Coalition members will call newsletter recipients for dues
A Grant Writing Committee will continue to meet.
The Coalition will explore the issue of a Spring Legislative Breakfast with other area groups.
Information concerning the impact of budget cuts will be gathered for presentation to legislators.
A new chairperson will be sought.
Next Meeting: 11/19/02, 9:00, A.H.S., 29 Broadway, 3rd floor.
Contact Person:
Lorraine Rosa, 508-823-4822
Discussion Highlights:
Parent Workshops – Few workshops are open to the general community.
Family Network of Project Connect – This Attleboro project offers well attended coffee socials for anyone with
children ages 0-5 in Attleboro. They advertise in the newspaper, newsletters, their calendar, and mostly by
word-of-mouth. “Parents as Teachers” is the biggest part, for mostly parents of children 1-3. These socials are free,
with no qualifying factors or economic requirements. Other well attended programs include Even Start, ESL, Single
Parent, and community wide screenings.
Leadership Center is contained in the PTO/School Council Leader room at Friedman School. It contains a wealth
of Math and Science materials (Pre K – Grade 8). A lending library will support family programming in local schools
This center can become a number of things as it grows and evolves, including a way to increase district information.
Next Meeting: TBA
Contact Person:
Lorraine Rosa, 508-823-482
This month’s Advocate was published by Lorraine Rosa, Coordinator, with funds from GATHER and GTHHSC dues. To submit an article, announcement or other information, please call (508) 823-4822, fax 508-823-8584, or write to GTHHSC, P.O.Box 2894, Taunton, MA. 02780, by November 25th. H
Discussion Highlights:
Mission – To spread awareness of racial and ethnic cultures among different cultural groups.
Diversity Awareness Booklet – The Committee will create a booklet by and for local high school students, to foster discussion of race and ethnicity within the school, along with a discussion guide for teachers and staff to use in order to help facilitate discussion with students. This will be funded through a FEMA grant program at CCBC.
Workshop for Teachers and Faculty on racial and ethnic awareness could be part of the high school mandatory “professional day”. A similar program may be offered at lunch or after school. This could help teachers develop rapport with students of different racial or ethnic backgrounds by spreading awareness of cultural differences, as well as enlisting support and involvement for committee projects.
Next Steps:
Contact T.H.S. to inquire about which teachers might facilitate focus groups
Ask students which ethnic and racial groups are represented at T.H.S.
Compile information about various populations in preparation for developing the discussion guide
Look at demographic statistics
Inquire about presenting a “Sensitivity Training” and diversity program at T.H.S.
Next Meeting: 11/18/02, 4:00, CFC (1 Taunton Green)
Contact Person: Ryan Pickrell, 508-828-9116
Discussion Highlights:
Announcements
· Pride Café at the Java Bean, brings together the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Straight Ally
Communities on the 1st Sunday of every month, 4:00-7:00 p.m., 26 South Water St., New Bedford.
· A letter was shared, regarding the potential merger of the Consortium
· PFLAG (Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) Support Group meets the 2nd Tuesday of every
month, 7:00-8:00 p.m., at the Smith Conference Room, Morton Hospital.
· Mass Counseling Network promotes wellness and resolve with free outreach and support for Massachusetts
residents affected by the ongoing national crisis of September 11, 2001. 1-800-724-8443.
Lead Agency Report
· The focus of the merger meeting at BAMSI is to develop a “generic” brochure for area clients who are not in
service.
· A report on the impact of budget reductions on consumers utilizing HIV related services was shared.
· A final draft of the revised Consortium Manual was distributed.
· Two YMCA passes are available for clients
Fundraising/Awareness Committee – A “Flag Raising Ceremony” will be held 12/2/02, 4:00-6:00, across from
City Hall, Taunton.
Next Meeting:
12/11/02, 9:00, Morton Cafe Annex.
Contact Person:
Damar Aponte, 508-884-8264.
Discussion Highlights:
Criminal Justice Committee reported Juvenile Probation is having a huge problem with lack of cups for drug testing. DSS is in negotiations to provide drug tests for CHNS kids and will work with juvenile court if the plan passes. Fast track list has 13 adults and 4 juveniles. The DA’s Office will review the fast track list with new staff in that office. There was discussion of fast track list former juveniles that are now on as adults.
Neighborhood Revitalization The Mayor’s Office of Community Development worked with the Galleria Mall on a teen night held in September. MOCD is also looking into supporting the School to Work Initiative that has lost its 21st century funding.
Taunton CARES – Whittenton Neighborhood Watch meeting is scheduled for November. Mike and Donna will be doing a presentation at Whittenton Condos and will encourage residents to attend NW program. The Downtown meeting is scheduled for this month. The elderly NW program scheduled for this month will have Diane Flaherty from the AG’s office presenting on fraud and scams. Twenty to twenty-five residents attended Fairfax Gardens NW program. CPO’s will be working on issues discussed to try and keep residents interested. Several presentations have been done: Pro-home first time buyers and Cable show. NW brochures were given out at a landlord seminar.
Treatment and Prevention – The next SART is being planned for March, and will be a culmination of the 7 previous roundtables. The Environmental Strategies Sub-Committee targets teen access to alcohol, and is working on a business plan that will result in a social norms campaign.
Youth Committee The Teen Challenge Fund received another cut in funding. The Youth Action Task Force will be working on a media campaign on social norms, and will be working with the Environmental Strategies Sub-committee. TRY looks forward to working and collaborating with the CCBC peer leaders. The girls group at Fairfax Gardens continues to go will in working on self-esteem with girls of all ages. The Youth Council is hiring new councilors.
Education Committee – The committee will be working with the DA’s office to address the issue of the handful of students involved in hard-core criminal activity. With news of the Maryland sniper, the group will be looking into tightening security, especially with after school activities, and plans to work with Park and Recreation Department.
Crisis Intervention Team – A meeting was held in October to discuss Section 12 – Care Protection Order, when an individual becomes a threat to themselves and others. The group discussed a 4 hour training for police officers on this procedure. The group is also working on developing a flowchart when dealing with Mental Health calls.
Program Update – The presentation on Elder Abuse and At-Risk went very well. The speaker stated that agencies need to be more aggressive in reporting these situations along with increased education. The Council on Aging and the Police Department are looking into developing a Triad Program in the area. A photo ID system is now in place at DHS for all city utility workers.
Taunton Clergy Emergency Response Team – The Plymouth Nuclear Plant disaster plan was presented. Pat Jackman will be presenting the high school emergency response plan at the October meeting. This group is working on education and networking. A better knowledge of what is happening in a crisis enables clergy to help those on the outskirts of a disaster. The group is also planning a presentation in early 2003 with Cindy St. Pierre from CCBC, to discuss cultural competencies. The presentation will review ethnic groups and how they view disaster and death. The clergy association is planning to raise awareness on Substance Abuse. On a planned date, all churches will be focusing on the issue of drug abuse. The group is looking to develop a flowchart of where to go for available resources.
Next Meeting: 11/20/02, 8:00, Bristol-Plymouth High School.
Contact Person:
Bob Cammarata, 508-821-1420
Did You Know That…?
Morton Hospital & Medical Center free offerings include the following: Learn to Crochet, 11/21/02, 6:30 p.m., Margaret Stone Conference Room; Making Easy, Hand-made Gifts, 12/6/02, 8:00 a.m., Community Room, Galleria; Helping Siblings Live Harmoniously, So You Can, Too”, 12/19/02, 6:30 p.m. For information, or to preregister, call 508-828-7777.
Mulligan Center for Health Promotion offers the following: Unraveling Positive Youth Development, 12/5/02, 9:00-3:00, $60;
Talking about Birth Control: A Contraception Update for 2002, 12/11/02, 9:00-12:00, $40. To register, please call Kimberly at
508-583-2250, x239.
Brown Bag Series Parent Programs, are sponsored by Community Partnerships for Children, BR Regional School District,
Taunton Public Schools, and Triumph, Inc. Next program is I don’t have time to read at home!…, 12/5/02, 5:30-7:30 p.m., E.
Taunton Elementary School. Pre-register with Johanna at 508-823-2937, x0
Infant Feeding Choices, a monthly parenting workshop, is held monthly on the 3rd Thursday, 10:30. Please call WIC at
508-823-6346.
WIC Peer Counseling Group for Parenting begins in January, and will be hiring parents on a part time, consultant basis, to do
peer counseling. For information, please call Karen at 508-823-6346.
Thanksgiving Banquet for the Needy sponsored by Taunton Eagles Soccer Club, 29 Oak St., will be held 11/26/02, 1:00-6:00.
Please reserve with Chef Alves at 508-828-1904.
Making the Most of Mainstream Service Resources, McKinney Supportive Services, will be held 12/4/02, 8:30-4:30, at the
Royal Plaza Hotel and Trade Center, Marlborough. Free. Pre-registration required. Please contact Jessica at 617-742-5657.
Fannie Mae Foundation is offering a free home-buyer’s guide entitled “Opening the Door to a Home of Your Own”. Please call
1-800-859-7836.
Gay and Lesbian Youth Support Project of Health Care of Southeastern Massachusetts, Inc.
Works with community based agencies and existing youth-focused coalitions to provide on-site training and technical
assistance. Agencies and coalitions are invited to apply to host this unique 12-hour training at their site or in their community.
For more information, Please call Heidi at 1-800-530-2770, x214.
New England Network is offering “Transition to Independent Living Programming from Start to Finish”, on 12/5/02, 9:00-4:00,
at Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Boylston, MA. Cost: NEN Members, State Employees: $90, Non-members: $110, Youth 16-21: $65.
Workshops include Working With Teen Parents: A Workshop & Program Showcase; Techniques To Plan, Gather And Analyze
TIL Outcomes; Life Skills Training Techniques For Group Leaders. For information, please call 978-266-1998.
Southeast Center for Healthy Communities (formerly the Prevention Center) promotes partnership among regional and local
public health leaders and providers, collaborate with communities to reduce the use of alcohol and other drugs, and mobilize
youth and young adults for leadership and civic action. Services focus on selected communities that have cross-sector
coalitions using environmental strategies to reduce health disparities and improve quality of life. To receive an e-newsletter with
Center news, events, resources, funding opportunities and coalition updates, please send an email to mpc@divprev.com with the
word “Future” in the subject line.
Taking a Stand! Youth organizing to end adolescent sexual assault and dating violence, will be held 12/11/02, 8:30-3:45, at
College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA. $55 for adults; $10 for youth. For information, call 617-557-1829.
Federal Grant Programs Information is available at www.hhs.gov/fbci/topics/ Topic areas include after-school programs, aging
programs, children and families, crisis counseling programs, developmental disabilities, economic development, fatherhood
initiative, food/nutrition programs, health, HIV/AIDS prevention/treatment, housing programs/HUD, mentoring programs,
national institutes of Health, native American programs, refugee assistance, rural health, substance abuse prevention &
treatment, technical assistance, welfare reform/TANF, and youth.
Job Announcement – The Area Health Education Center (AHEC) of Southeastern Massachusetts seeks a full time program
director for its Brockton location. Please fax, email or mail resume and cover letter to Director, DP&CS, Health Care of
Southeastern Mass, 130 Liberty Street, #7, Brockton, MA 02301
Attachment Concepts and Addiction Counseling Training will be held 12/11/02, 8:30-4:30, at Yoken’s Restaurant, Portsmouth,
NH. $90. For information, contact Marie at 603-749-3981, x201
Fight Hate and Promote Tolerance, a web project of the Southern Poverty Law Center, for parents, teachers, teens and kids,
may be accessed at www.tolerance.org
3rd Annual Massachusetts Rural Summit will be held 11/21/02, 9:30-4:00, at the Southbridge Hotel and Conference Center,
Southbridge. For information, please call Pat at 508-792-7880.
Tenth Annual Ounce of Prevention Conference, Building Healthier Communities for All: The Journey To Equity, will be held
4/30/03, at the Holiday Inn, Boxborough. The community leadership award nomination form may be accessed at
www.tmfnet.org/pss/
"Black Births in Massachusetts 1997-2000” will be released by the MDPH on 12/5/02, 2-4 p.m., at the Great Hall at Codman
Square, 6 Norfolk Street, Dorchester. For questions, please call 617-624-6063, or 617-373-8597.
Eliminating Health Disparities by 2010: Tools, Skills and Networks for Action will be held March 2-4, 2003. Please save the
date.
Report Card on Terrorism Preparedness, by the American Public Health Association (APHA) is available online at:
http://www.apha.org/united/reportcardfile.htm
November 15, 3:00 SARTVIII. Community Partnerships, Inc.
November 18, 4:00 GTHHSC Multicultural Committee. Citizens for Citizens
November 19, 9:00 GTHHSC Monthly Meeting. A.H.S., 29 Broadway, Taunton
November 20, 8:00 Safe Neighborhood Initiative. Bristol-Plymouth High School
November 20, 9:30 GATHER Domestic Violence Committee. New Hope.
November 20, 3:00 GTHHSC/GATHER Substance Abuse/Addictions Committee. 63 Winthrop St.
November 20, 4:30 Environmental Strategies Subcommittee. CCBC, 63 Winthrop St.
November 21, 1:00 GATRA Consumer Advisory Committee. Taunton GATRA office.
November 22, 9:00 SYNERGY. Jockey Club, Route 44 Raynham.
November 26, 2:30 Domestic Violence Roundtable. 888 Purchase St., 5th floor, New Bedford.
December 2, 4:00 Flag Raising Ceremony. Across from City Hall, Taunton.
December 3, 9:30 Taunton Emergency Task Force. TEMA Office, City Hall
December 4, 3:00 TRY Steering Committee. Taunton Public Library.
December 10, 8:30 Crisis Intervention Team Committee. Probation, 18 Broadway, Taunton
December 10, 1:00 Greater Attleboro/Taunton Coalition on Homelessness. MOCD, 45 School St.
December 11, 9:00 Greater Taunton Mayor’s AIDS Consortium. Morton Hospital, Café Annex
December 11, 3:00 TRY Youth Action Task Force. Taunton Public Library.
January 8, 3:00 TRY Steering Committee. Taunton Public Library.
January 10, 9:00 From Incarceration to Community Re-Entry. 18 Broadway.
January 15, 3:00 TRY Youth Action Task Force. Citizens for Citizens.
January 16, 2:30 GATHER Steering Committee. New Hope (Taunton Office)