Community Alliance
for Teen Safety
11 Peabody Rd, #1
Derry, NH 03038

603.434.5251







Go Back to School with CATS 

  
Community Alliance for Teen Safety is your  
resource for a safe and fun school year!
 
 
    
Resources Resources for Youth, Family, and Community
The CATS mission is to promote safe habits for all youth by increasing awareness of high-risk behaviors, encouraging healthy choices, and fostering community alliances. Contact us to learn more or make suggestions. Click on each heading to learn more.

catsnh.org > The CATS website provides 24/7 access to a variety of resources from A to W (Alcohol, Tobacco and Drugs to Wellness).  Open the Resources & Links tab from the homepage to select a topic.

CATS on Facebook > Join the CATS Facebook community for timely announcements, shared commentary and more.

Youth Groups > CATS facilitates two youth groups - one for teens and one for middle school students at Gilbert H. Hood Middle School.

In the Community > CATS responds to requests to present or provide information. We also work with local businesses on alcohol prevention efforts such as Buyers Beware Sticker Shock, work with state organizations to collect data on traffic safety topics such as seat belt observation surveys, and with the schools, law enforcement, media outlets, and just about everyone in the community. 

 
OpportunitiesOpportunities to Learn More
Take advantage of these national awareness campaigns in September  to learn more, try something new, get active, and spread the news. Click on each heading to learn more.

National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month > Take small steps to a healthier lifestyle at home.  Changes to diet, reducing inactivity (television and Internet), and increasing physical activity makes a difference.

National Recovery Month > Addiction treatment and mental health services can enable those with a mental and/or substance use disorder to live a healthy and rewarding life.

Child Passenger Safety Week 9/17 to 9/22 > Make sure you are correctly using the appropriate car seat for your child.

National Get Ready Day! 9/18 > Are you prepared for an emergency?  Prevent the spread of infectious disease and create an evacuation plan for all family members. Your pets will thank you.

National School Backpack Safety Awareness Day 9/19 > Take a load off - literally. Learn about the health risks of overloaded backpacks from the American Occupational Therapy Association.

Family Health & Fitness Day 9/29 > Go take a hike in a NH State Park or bicycle the Derry Rail Trail.

  
Calendar Things to Do in September
Save the date for these upcoming family-friendly activities. Want to get involved? Many of these community activities rely on volunteers.  Contact the sponsoring organization to inquire or learn more. Click on each heading to learn more.

UNH Cooperative Extension Rockingham County
September Garden Workshops

Derryfest
September 15 / MacGregor Park / Derry

Londonderry Family Safety Day & Car Seat Check
September 22 / Matthew Thornton School / Londonderry

National DEA Prescription Drug Take Back
September 29 / Hood Commons Plaza / Derry

Derry Public Library
Ongoing activities for adults and youth

Chester Public Library
Ongoing activities for adults and youth

Hampstead Public Library
Ongoing activities for adults and youth  

Community Alliance for Teen Safety is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.Our mission is to promote safe habits for all youth by increasing awareness of high-risk behaviors, encouraging healthy choices, and fostering community alliances.