Central Metrowest Substance Abuse Prevention Collaborative

Overview

The Central MetroWest Substance Abuse Prevention Collaborative (CMSAPC) is a grant-funded, regional coalition of schools, youth-serving organizations, faith-based service, local governments (Health Departments, Youth and Family Services), and local substance use prevention coalitions across the communities of Ashland, Framingham, Hudson, Natick, Northborough, and Southborough. The mission of CMSAPC is to prevent and reduce underage drinking.

As a result of a strategic planning process, which involved everything from analyzing the regions “MetroWest Adolescent Health Survey” data, to focus groups with community members, and one-on-one interviews with community stakeholders, we were able to identify two clear variables that impact underage drinking in all 6 communities. For the past 3 years, the collaborative has been working together on shared strategies and practices to improve connections between youth and adults, as well as to enhance local alcohol retail policy.

Get Involved

Our meetings are open to anyone who lives, works, plays, or worships in our 6 communities. If you are passionate about preventing underage drinking, we invite you to participate to any level you can!