November2012
Dear Friends of CATS,
Wishing you and your families a safe and happy Thanksgiving holiday! If you are traveling for the holiday, buckle up for safety. Seat belts save lives! If you have young children in the vehicle be sure that their car seats are installed properly.
Holidays are wonderful opportunities for family members to connect. Research shows that mealtime is an excellent opportunity for strengthening family relationships. Children who have frequent family meals are more likely to do better in school, have improved self-esteem, and are less likely to engage in risky behaviors such as smoking, drinking or illegal drug use. It is also an ideal time to share family stories and learn about a family's traditions and history.
Let's not forget the men and women who are serving our country in the military and those less fortunate who cannot connect with family and may not have enough to eat or a place to live.
It is a time to remember the many resources our community offers to help us all achieve healthier and safer lives and to protect and assist those less fortunate. Spread the word- help strengthen the community safety net by sharing with others those resources that you have found to be helpful in your life.
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Take the Rx Challenge! 
CATS was one of 37 nonprofits nationwide to be awarded a grant from the American Medical Association (AMA) Foundation's Healthy Living Program to develop educational material about prescription drug abuse. CATS collaborated with students at the Manchester campus of Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences to create scenario-based interactive challenges for youth and adults. Click on the image above to go to the Rx Challenge page on the CATS website and explore the choices and consequences of each character's decision making. Resources about prescription drug abuse are provided on the page. Learn more.
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Red Ribbon Week 2012
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Profuture Students at Gilbert H. Hood middle school participated in Red Ribbon Week 2012 during the last week of October by planting the promise of a safer future for their peers with tulips provided by the Partnership for a Drug Free NH, which generously provided tulips for communities across the state that participated in celebrating red ribbon week. Residents from Birch Heights supported the Red Ribbon Week activities. Learn more.
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Great American Smokeout on November 15th 
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Regional Strategic Prevention Plan
The Greater Rockingham County Regional Network released its 3-year strategic plan to the New Hampshire Bureau for Drug and Alcohol Services and the NH Charitable Foundation for planning future substance abuse prevention efforts in the region.
On November 27th the Regional Network, Allies in Substance Abuse Prevention, is hosting an Annual Celebration from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm at Pinkerton Academy's Freshman Academy (culinary arts cafeteria). Guest speaker Tym Rourke, Director of the Program Department and Substance Use Disorders Grantmaking Initiatives at the NH Charitable Foundation, will talk about the Regional Strategic Plan and network with community leadership.
If you wish to learn more about the regional plan or attend the annual celebration contact Sandi Rubchinuk, Regional Coordinator at 373-9116 (o), 454-4623 (c), or srubchinuk@uwgs.org. RSVP by 11/15.
Greater Rockingham County Regional Network Community-Based, Data-Driven Response to Substance Misuse and Disorders Strategic Plan for Prevention 2012 to 2015
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Twenty Families Attend Car Seat Check
On Saturday November 3rd families in the Derry area brought their child car seats for inspection to the Hood Commons in Derry. The check-point was intended to raise awareness of the dangers of improperly installed car seats and to provide an opportunity for parents to bring their used car seats for proper disposal. Learn more.  | | Officer Jeff Pike inspecting car seat. |
Resources - Officer Jeff Pike, Derry Police Department, can be reached at (603)845-5619 to schedule appointments for families that live in Derry.
- Safe Kids New Hampshire provides car seat inspections throughout the year. To find a free car seat inspection site or certified technician near you, call toll free 1- 877-783-0432 or visit http://cert.safekids.org/.
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