Marshfield FACTS

Women's Recovery Group at JPH
2023-11-16 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | JPH at Ferry Hill Center, 76 Ferry Hill Rd, Marshfield, MA, 02050, United States
Women’s Recovery
Weekly Group
Thursdays 7pm-8:30pm
Women’s Program
By Donation-No Registration-Drop In

Community Narcan Training & Marshfield FACTS meeting
2023-11-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Seth Ventress Auditorium, 76 South River Street, Marshfield, MA, 02050, United States
Marshfield FACTS will host Marshfield Fire Department and Plymouth County Outreach at our upcoming meeting, November 8th at 7:00pm to talk about overdose prevention and response.

The meeting will be in the 2nd floor auditorium of the Seth Ventress building at 76 South River Street, Marshfield.

Marshfield FACTS Committee Meeting
2023-09-27 19:00 - 20:30 | Seth Ventress Auditorium, 76 South River Street, Marshfield, MA, 02050, United States
Please join us on Wednesday, September 27 at 7pm at the Seth Ventress Auditorium (MPSD Administration Building) at 76 South River Street in Marshfield.

Full agenda to be provided, check back soon.

In the meantime, please visit Song for Charlie, an organization started by a father who lost his son to a deadly dose of fentanyl. Pressed pills that may contain a deadly dose of fentanyl are a serious threat to our youth!

As part of this meeting, Marshfield FACTS will consider ways to address this concern in an organized and thoughtful way with the goal to raise awareness in our community.

Marshfield Community Rib Cook-off
2023-09-09 12:00 - 17:00 | Marshfield Fairgrounds, 140 Main Street, Marshfield, MA, 02332, United States
Marshfield FACTS is fortunate to be a beneficiary of the MCRCO | Marshfield Community Rib Cook-off along with other local charitable organizations. The 15th Annual Marshfield Community Rib Cook-off brings together people who have a passion for BBQ and a commitment to helping at-risk children and families across the South Shore.
How can you help? Join the competition, volunteer during the event, become a financial sponsor, or simply make a donation. Visit mcrco.org to learn more.

2023 International Overdose Awareness Day Candlelight Vigil at Harbor Park
2023-08-31 18:30 - 19:45 | Harbor Park, Harbor Park, Marshfield, MA, 02050, United States
Please join us for our annual observance of International Overdose Awareness Day, August 31, 2023 from 6:30 to 7:45pm at Harbor Park in Marshfield, MA. Please note a rain date of September 1 is planned.
The evening is planned in two parts; please join us for one or attend both:
Gather | 6:30pm to 7:00pm
Make a memorial stone for the Memorial Tree. A little blue spruce was donated by Marshfield FACTS as an area to honor those lost to Overdose and Substance Use Disorder. The peaceful and beautiful Harbor Park is an ideal spot to honor and remember loved ones lost.
Dedicate a Crane for Hope. The James P Harrington Foundation: The crane is a symbol of hope and healing during challenging times. These cranes all carry handwritten notes of hope. Vigil participants are invited to add names of loved ones to the project.
Explore resources and talk with providers about grief, resources, and self-care
Enjoy the beauty and serenity of the park. Music will be provided.
Recognize & Remember | 7:00pm to 7:45pm

Recognizing First Responders, Marshfield Police Department and Marshfield Fire Department.

Chiefs Tavares and Simpson will share a few words
A Police Officer and Firefighter will speak on their perspectives, experiences, and response to the Substance Use Disorder crisis in Marshfield.
A MFD Firefighter will also share his personal perspective, including his experience of being part of a generation affected so significantly by SUD and Overdoses

Words of Remembrance, Inspiration, and Music
Candle Lighting Ceremony

Marshfield Town Green will be illuminated purple at sunset.

Scituate FACTS Sunrise Vigil at Scituate Lighthouse
2023-08-31 05:45 - 06:30 | Scituate Lighthouse, 100 Lighthouse Road, Scituate, MA, 02066, United States
Scituate FACTS Annual Sunrise Vigil at Scituate Lighthouse starts at 5:45 am on August 31, 2023 in observance of International Overdose Awareness day.
Photo credit: The Patriot Ledger.

Annual Overdose Awareness Vigil Planning Session
2023-08-02 19:00 | JPH at Ferry Hill Center, 76 Ferry Hill Rd, Marshfield, MA, 02050, United States
Help us plan our annual Overdose Awareness Vigil. Join us at 7pm at JPH at Ferry Hill Center.

Prevention Luncheon for Counselors in Training Featuring Drug Story Theater
2023-08-02 12:00 - 14:00 | JPH at Ferry Hill Center, 76 Ferry Hill Rd, Marshfield, MA, 02050, United States
Counselors in Training at the JPH at Ferry Hill Center will enjoy a presentation by Drug Story Theater, a group of young recovering addicts is sharing their stories on stage, and across the state with the goal of encouraging kids to stay away from drugs and alcohol.
A prerecorded performance followed by discussion and Q&A with Drug Story Theater staff and performers.
Marshfield FACTS will provide resource bags for youth and parents in attendance.

Marshfield Community Rib Cook-off
2022-09-10 12:00 - 17:00 | Marshfield Fairgrounds, 140 Main Street, Marshfield, MA, 02332, United States
We are fortunate for the support from the team at Marshfield Community Rib Cook-off for naming us again this year as a beneficiary along with other local charitable organizations.The Marshfield Community Rib Cook-off is an annual event bringing together people who have a passion for BBQ and a commitment to helping at-risk children and families across the South Shore. You can help! Join the competition, become a sponsor, or simply make a donation.
Visit mcrco.org to learn more, buy tickets, and make a donation!

International Overdose Awareness Day Candlelight Vigil at Harbor Park
2022-08-31 18:15 - 20:00 | Harbor Park, Harbor Park, Marshfield, MA, 02050, United States
Please join us for our annual observance of International Overdose Awareness Day, August 31, 2022 from 6:15 to 8pm at Harbor Park in Marshfield, MA.
The evening is planned in two parts; please join us for one or attend both:
A Time to Act | 6:15pm to 7:15pm
Marshfield leaders and community groups will address substance use in the town, plans to reduce use and plans to support treatment and recovery.
A Time to Remember | 7:15pm to 8:00pm
An uplifting remembrance of loved ones lost to Substance Use Disorder. Enjoy music, fellowship, support and a candle lighting ceremony.
