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Yarmouth Substance Awareness Committee
This Yarmouth Substance Awareness Committee (YSAC) was established by the Board of Selectmen to raise community awareness and provide education and support programs to address prevention and intervention with substance use disorder in the Town of Yarmouth. The Committee mission statement and by-laws are available here for you to read.
Our membership includes residents, parents, students, clergy, businesses, town government, agency representatives, first responders, and individuals in recovery. Our hybrid meetings take place the third Wednesday of every month: in person at the Yarmuth Police Department or virtually through Zoom Meetings.
If you’re interested in attending a meeting, please contact co-chairs Danny Rodrigues at dRodrigues@duffyhealthcenter.org or Annie Catalano at acatalano@yarmouth.ma.us.
Helpful Resources
- Always call 911 if you suspect a drug overdose! The Massachusetts 911 Good Samaritan Law provides protection from drug possession charges when an overdose victim or witness seeks medical attention.
- Duffy Health Center's Recovery Support Navigators
- Massachusetts Drug/Alcohol Hotline Call 800-327-5050 for referral information.
- Learn To Cope A support group for parents, family members, spouses and caregivers with a family member who is addicted to opiates, alcohol or other drugs. Also offers Narcan enrollment and training. Call 774-559-3245 Meets in Yarmouth on Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m.– 8:30 p.m. Contact Lisa Donoghue by email for meeting information.
- Gosnold Centers Offers treatment, counseling and recovery services on Cape Cod. Call 800-444-1554
- Narcotics Anonymous Daily recovery support meetings available on Cape Cod. Call 866-624-3578
- Nar-Anon 12-Step Program and support for family and friends of drug users. Call 800-477-6291
- Alcoholics Anonymous 12-Step Program and support for problem drinkers. Call 617-426-9444
- Al-Anon/Alateen Support for teens affected by alcoholism. Call 508-366-0556
- Hyannis Peer Recovery Center A safe place for peers in recovery to come together. 209 Main Street (rear entrance), Hyannis. Call 508-827-6150.
- Barnstable County Human Services Resource Directory
- National Institute on Drug Abuse Click here for drug use conversation starters for parents and children.
Gallery
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Katie Landry displays her work at youth art contest.
Contest sponsored by Yarmouth Substance Awareness Committee.
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Diedre Wallace displays her work at youth art contest.
Contest sponsored by Yarmouth Substance Awareness Committee.
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Overdose Awareness Day at Smugglers Beach
Hosted by Yarmouth Substance Awareness Committee.
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Overdose Awareness Day at Smugglers Beach
Hosted by Yarmouth Substance Awareness Committee.
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Trunk or Treat at the First Congregational Church of Yarmouth.
YSAC participates in Halloween event.
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Trunk or Treat at the First Congregational Church of Yarmouth.
YSAC participates in Halloween event.
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Trunk or Treat at the First Congregational Church of Yarmouth.
YSAC participates in Halloween event.
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Meeting of the minds
Governor Baker and committee member Dawn Roache.