Wellness Committee
Meeting Dates
Meetings for the 2023/2024 School Year will begin in person. To be held the fourth Tuesday evening of each month at 7:00 pm at the LHS Library Seminar Room. Depending on the State guidelines, we may have Google Meets and/or in person meetings.
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September 26, 2023 |
Administrative Meeting | Meeting Minutes |
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October 24, 2023 |
Agenda |
Meeting Minutes |
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November 21, 2023 |
Agenda | Meeting Minutes |
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January 23, 2024 |
Agenda | Meeting MInutes |
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February 27, 2024 |
Agenda |
Meeting Minutes |
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March 26, 2024 |
Agenda |
Meeting Minutes |
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April 23, 2024 |
Agenda |
Meeting Minutes |
| May 28, 2024 | Agenda |
Meeting Minutes |
The school district has established a wellness committee that consists of at least one (1): parent,
student, nurse, school food service representative, School Committee member, school
administrator, member of the public, and other community members as appropriate. If available,
a qualified, credentialed nutrition professional will be a member of the wellness committee. The
superintendent has designated the wellness program coordinator(s). Only employees of the
district who are members of the wellness committee may serve as wellness program
coordinators.
achievement as well as the importance of a comprehensive district wellness program. Therefore,
the school district will provide developmentally appropriate and sequential nutrition and physical
education as well as opportunities for physical activity. The wellness program will be
implemented in a multidisciplinary fashion and will be evidence based.
Wellness Resources
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Care Solace Littleton - Information for students, families and staff
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If you or a family member are looking for help with mental health or substance use, Care Solace can help you quickly find treatment options matched to your needs regardless of the circumstance. Care Solace is a complimentary and confidential service provided to students, staff, and their families by Littleton Public Schools. Care Solace’s team is available 24/7/365 and can support you in any language. If you would like to use Care Solace to help you find a provider: Call 888-515-0595 available 24/7/365. Visit Care Solace Littleton and either search on your own OR click “Book Appointment” for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.
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Nashoba Board of Health - Flu Clinic Schedule 2023/2024
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Emerson Behavioral and Mental Health Resources - The behavioral health resource lists offer information about no fee and/or low barrier to entry support programs and tools for navigating the Massachusetts behavioral health care system provided by non-profit organizations and Department of Mental Health partners. The lists were developed in cooperation with Emerson Hospital Behavioral Health Care staff and the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Central Middlesex.
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NAMI - National Alliance on Mental Illness
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Effective July 2022 - 988 Suicide Hotline Information
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LPS Mental Health Supports - From School Committee presentation April 15, 2021
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The Trevor Project - The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25.
- Massachusetts Department of Mental Health Resource - Hand to Hold
- Reach Beyond Domestic Violence REACH works with survivors of domestic violence to foster safety and support while engaging communities to promote healthy relationships.
- Feb 9, 2021 Parenting in Unpredictable times
- Letter to Littleton Families Regarding Coronavirus
- Parenting in a Time of Unprecedented Challenges - Charity Bell
- SEL4MA.org
- Stop Addiction in its Tracks
- Tobacco/Vaping Dangers - Talking to our kids
- MA Rehab Centers
- Partnership for Drug Free Kids
- Safe Coalition
- MA Substance Use Hotline
- Learn to Cope
Disclaimer:
The school district does not recommend, endorse, promote, or refer to any of the individual treatment providers.
William James College INTERFACE Helpline provides personalized counseling referrals matched for location, specialty and insurance or fee requirements and is is available to Littleton residents. INTERFACE is also available for Acton, Ashby, Ayer, Boxborough, Chelmsford, Dunstable, Groton, Harvard, Pepperell, Shirley, Townsend and Westford. For Mental Health Resources and Referral call 617-332-3666 x1411 or 888-244-6843 x1411 Monday through Friday 9 AM - 5 PM. More information on their web site http://interface.williamjames.edu/
See A New Sun Foundation Inc.
Jackie Zegowitz
567 Newtown Rd
Littleton, MA 01460
978-486-4928.
jackiezegowitz@gmail.com
P.O. Box 1344
Littleton, MA 01460
www.4sans.org
Survivors of Suicide Loss
Meets the 2nd and 4th Monday
7 pm to 9 pm at First Church Unitarian
19 Foster St Littleton, MA 01460
Littleton Coalition Against Addiction
The Littleton Coalition Against Addiction (LCAA) was created to raise awareness and provide resources and support for anyone struggling with drug dependency and addiction to opioids. We also offer support and resources to friends and family members of anyone suffering from the disease of addiction.We acknowledge that addiction is an illness and not a choice. We embrace anyone in need of help with compassion and an open mind. Our mission is to empower people to seek treatment and provide them with the tools to achieve a successful recovery. https://www.littletonma.org/littleton-coalition-against-addiction
Loaves and Fishes
Area Food Pantry
234 Barnum Rd, Devens, MA 01434
Loaves and Fishes
Mass Department of Public Health
Making Smoking History