Consequences for furnishing alcohol to youth under age 21.

Regulation of the Ashland Board of Health restricting the sale of tobacco and nicotine products and delivery systems, including the prohibiting of tobacco sales to persons under the minimum legal sales age in Ashland of 21.

Regulation of the Ashland Select Board for the goal of responsible alcohol service and consumption, including the prohibiting of purchase by a person under age 21 or sale/delivery to a person under age 21.

Social-emotional learning skill-building workshops, trainings, and instruction delivery for school counseling staff.

Regulations and restrictions for retailers of tobacco products.

Annual Liquor Compliance Seminar training Ashland alcohol license holders (restaurants, liquor stores, retailers) on the laws, regulations, and training requirements for alcohol servers and the prevention of sales to underage persons.

Social-emotional learning education, information, and resources for school staff.

Planned visits to restaurants, liquor stores, and retailers of alcohol to ensure compliance with regulation and restrictions.

Planned visits to retailers of tobacco/nicotine products to ensure compliance of tobacco/nicotine/e-cigarette delivery system regulations and restrictions.

Book reading/conversations for APS staff led by the Director of Counseling and SEL.

The collection of data at local convenience stores regarding the sale, placement, promotion and advertising of alcohol and tobacco/nicotine products.

Efforts to increase awareness, education, and access to learning about Social-Emotional Learning.

Website with articles, information, resources and tools for APS staff.

Student-led discussions on topics & issues of concern for youth.

Collaboration between the Ashland Police Department, Ashland Human Services and local service providers for individuals who are at-risk for substance use.

Collaboration between the Ashland Police Department, Ashland Human Services and local service providers for individuals who are engaged in substance use.

Parent group established to support/provide input on student support around social-emotional learning, led by APS Director of Counseling & SEL.

Regional database system used by police departments to enhance the ability to direct and/or provide ongoing support for Ashland residents at risk of substance use

Community-wide educational prevention programs that focus on the promotion of physical health, mental health, community connectedness and the prevention of substance use/misuse.

Regional database system used by police departments to enhance the ability to direct and/or provide ongoing support for Ashland residents engaged in substance use.

Parent resources to support student social-emotional learning at home.

Programs, articles, and tip sheets created to educate the community on the components of the Social Host Law and consequences for violations.

Collaboration between the Ashland Police Department, Ashland Human Services Department and local service providers for individuals who at risk of substance use.

Social norms campaigns to correct misperceptions around substance use by Ashland youth and increase knowledge that most AHS students make healthy decisions.

5th-grade leadership training created and delivered by the Breaking the Barriers student club.

Adopted by Ashland elementary schools, RC is an evidence-based approach to teaching and discipline that focuses on engaging academics, positive community, effective management, and developmental awareness.

AHS support program for students in violation of the school’s chemical health policy.

Prevention and intervention program delivered by nursing staff to 7th and 9th graders to provide substance use prevention information and identify students who may be at risk for substance use.

Classroom discussions and instruction on a variety of topics to support and promote positive behavioral health and social-emotional competencies.

Educational series for parents and other caring adults to increase awareness and knowledge about important youth issues and to encourage dialogue about making healthy choices.

On-line curriculum on a variety of topics designed to promote life-skills, including social, emotional, academic and financial competencies.

Regional database system used by police departments to enhance the ability to direct and/or provide ongoing support for Ashland residents at risk of substance use.

Discussions with students hosted by the AHS Guidance Department on a range of youth topics.

AHS support program for students in violation of the school’s vaping/e-cigarette chemical health policy.

Student groups dedicated to the promotion of healthy decision-making and community-based prevention efforts.

School-based counseling and referrals for students.

Collaboration between the Ashland Police Department, Ashland Human Service and local service providers for individuals who are engaged in substance use.

Community-wide educational prevention programs that focus on the promotion of physical health, mental health, community connectedness and the prevention of substance use/misuse.

Delivery system of support where the child/family is at the center and the school/community provides needed services.

Student-led discussions on topics & issues of concern for youth.

School-based group counseling.

Positive messaging campaigns designed to raise awareness and provide strategies to promote/support youth health.

Community-wide survey administered every 3 years in Ashland to assess various life, service, and support metrics. Data from the 2019 survey revealed that 75% of respondents strongly agreed and 19% somewhat agreed that “as a community, we should try to prevent youth substance use.”

Collaboration with the AHS SADD chapter and local alcohol retailers to raise awareness about the consequences of providing alcohol to underage youth through informational stickers that are placed on beer/alcohol packaging.

Regional database system used by police departments to enhance the ability to direct and/or provide ongoing support for Ashland residents engaged in substance use.

Partnership with the Ashland Police Department and Ashland Lions to encourage the disposal of unwanted, unused, or expired medications. Drop-off events are held at the police stations in April and October.

A multi-tier level of support that aligns academic, behavioral, social, and emotional supports to improve education for all students.