The following is written by Dan Tarlin of OASIS. Tarlin is a clinical social worker and Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor at Westwood Lodge Hospital, where he directs the Partial Hospital Programs for children, adolescents, and adults.   He has been working in the field for over twenty years and is a charter member of OASIS. OASIS (Organizing Against Substances In Stoughton) partners with a diverse group of people and agencies that offer various support for: families, education in schools, policy development and after-school programs. *** If you thought the only drugs endangering young people…

Hello, my name is Karen Hall and I wanted to introduce myself.  Some of you know me as the Youth Commission Director and some of you know me as the Council on Aging Director (I wear many hats). A select few also know me as MOM.   My third (tenth) hat is co-chair of the O.A.S.I.S. community coalition.  As you get to know and hear the many different voices of O.A.S.I.S. you see we each bring something unique to the coalition and to Stoughton.  In both aspects of my work I see people doing amazing things: working, volunteering, taking care of family (both young and wise) cleaning off cars in …

The following is written by Dan Tarlin of OASIS. Dan Tarlin is a clinical social worker and Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor at Westwood Lodge Hospital, where he directs the Partial Hospital Programs for children, adolescents, and adults.  He has been working in the field for over twenty years and is a charter member of OASIS. OASIS (Organizing Against Substances In Stoughton) partners with a diverse group of people and agencies that offer various support for: families, education in schools, policy development and after-school programs. *** Marijuana Series Part 2 – How Do I Know if I Have a…

This edition of OASIS on the Move is written by Kayla Bagley. Kayla is doing a PR internship with OASIS through Bridgewater State College. Kayla is a former SHS student. *** The Oasis Coalition is proud to announce that during the Safe Prom Event on Monday, February 13, 2012, 110 Safe Prom Contracts were signed.  Hopefully, this means that at least 110 conversations took place between seniors and their parents about alcohol and other drugs, and family expectations.  We would like to a give a big thanks to everyone who made this event possible, the SHS administration and faculty, local …

The following is written by Dan Tarlin of OASIS. Dan Tarlin is a clinical social worker and Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor at Westwood Lodge Hospital, where he directs the Partial Hospital Programs for children, adolescents, and adults.  He has been working in the field for over twenty years and is a charter member of OASIS. OASIS (Organizing Against Substances In Stoughton) partners with a diverse group of people and agencies that offer various support for: families, education in schools, policy development and after-school programs. *** Marijuana Series Part 1 – Is Marijuana Dangerous? …

The following is written by Dan Tarlin of OASIS. Tarlin is a clinical social worker and Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor at Westwood Lodge Hospital, where he directs the Partial Hospital Programs for children, adolescents, and adults.  He has been working in the field for over twenty years and is a charter member of OASIS. OASIS (Organizing Against Substances In Stoughton) partners with a diverse group of people and agencies that offer various support for: families, education in schools, policy development and after-school programs. *** Good news came again in December 2011 regarding …

This week's OASIS on the Move is written by Kayla Bagley. Kayla is doing a PR internship with OASIS through Bridgewater State College. Kayla is a former SHS student. *** For the second year in a row, the OASIS Coalition is partnering with Stoughton High School to hold a Safe Prom Event on Monday, February 13, from 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. in the SHS Cafeteria. This event will include a fun fashion show where students will be modeling this season’s latest prom attire. Fairy Tales Formals will be providing dresses and tuxes for the show.  Along with the fashion show, there will be a vendor fair and …

This is another bi-weekly installment from OASIS (Organizing Against Substances In Stoughton), a coalition of representatives from: Stoughton Youth Commission, Schools, Police, District Attorney’s Office, Juvenile Court, Chamber of Commerce, Local Clergy, as well as various agencies within the community. *** This is the third installment in the “Conversations with your Kids” Series from OASIS.  The first two installments focused on discussions with Elementary and Middle School children. Conversations are one of the most powerful tools parents can use to connect with — and protect — their kids…

This is another bi-weekly installment from OASIS (Organizing Against Substances In Stoughton), a coalition of representatives from the Stoughton Youth Commission, Schools, Police, District Attorney’s Office, Juvenile Court, Chamber of Commerce, Local Clergy, as well as various agencies within the community. *** This is the second installment in the “Conversations with your Kids” Series from OASIS.  The first installment focused on discussions with elementary school children. Conversations are one of the most powerful tools parents can use to connect with — and protect — their kids. But, when …

This is another bi-weekly installment from OASIS (Organizing Against Substances In Stoughton), a coalition of representatives from the Stoughton Youth Commission, Schools, Police, District Attorney’s Office, Juvenile Court, Chamber of Commerce, Local Clergy, as well as various agencies within the community. *** This is the first installment in the “Conversations with your Kids” Series from OASIS, dealing with discussions with elementary school-aged children.  The next two installments will focus on discussions with middle school and high school children. Conversations are one of the most …

This is another bi-weekly installment from OASIS (Organizing Against Substances In Stoughton), a coalition of representatives from: Stoughton Youth Commission, Schools, Police, District Attorney’s Office, Juvenile Court, Chamber of Commerce, Local Clergy, as well as various agencies within the community.  *** With the holiday season upon us, it's time to remind your teen that driving is a G.I.F.T. that requires: Good Judgment Individual Responsibility Fact Knowledge Time to Practice Encourage your teen to use good judgment when selecting activities, especially when it comes to times when he …

Submitted by OASIS (Organizing Against Substances In Stoughton): On Oct. 15, OASIS sponsored a Prescription Take Back program at the O’Donnell Middle School, in conjunction with the town’s HAZMAT day. Volunteers from OASIS, a local pharmacy, and the Visiting Nurses Association staffed a table responsible for gathering unused prescription drugs from the community.  “Extra” pain and other controlled drugs left in medicine cabinets at home are a significant source of drug abuse, particularly for teenagers who are curious about the effects.  Getting these drugs out of homes and properly …

Submitted by OASIS: This is the first of many articles to come, from OASIS (Organizing Against Substances In Stoughton), a coalition of representatives from the Stoughton Youth Commission, Schools, Police, District Attorney’s Office, Juvenile Court, Chamber of Commerce, Local Clergy, as well as various agencies within the community.  Formed in 2004, this group of concerned citizens came together because they were worried about the actual and perceived use of alcohol and drugs, (illegal and prescription) by Stoughton youths.  We will begin by telling a brief history of the coalition and our …