Black River Area Community Coalition

How many of us have been injured or had a procedure done where the doctor gave you a prescription for a pain killer?  I would guess most of us,  I have seen it in my family.  What happens to those pills that we don't take once we are all better?  

If you...

On December 18, 2019 The Black River Area Community Coalition (BRACC) is hosting a Town Hall Meeting on Underage Drinking at Heald Auditorium in the Ludlow Town Hall from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. We will be recognizing local retailers in our community who passed compliance ch...

A community book read and discussion: "Of Grief, Garlic, and Gratitude" by Vermont Author Kris Francoeur. Join us as we welcome the author for a discussion of her book which is available at the Fletcher Memorial Library, Cavendish Library, Mount Holly Library and the B...

Come join us for the 5K Walk/Run for Prevention and the 2nd Annual Wellness Fair to help raise awareness in our community about underage drinking, tobacco/vaping, marijuana use, prescription drug misuse, recovery, and promoting a healthy life style Registration for the...

Come join us on April, 23rd in the Heald Auditorium at Ludlow Town Hall for a community discussion about alcohol, addiction, recovery, and prevention. We will be watching, "The Elizabeth Vargas Interview with Diane Sawyer" about alcoholism. There will be a panel of loc...

Let's get the community together for a fun night of Skating for Prevention. Admissions to the Jackson Gore Ice House will be free and $7.00 for rental ice skates if needed. There will be snacks and hot coco. Also, there will be a prize to give away to a lucky individua...

The need to provide meaningful education on the dangers of underage drinking and drug use here in Ludlow, Mount Holly and Plymouth has never been greater. A few facts help to highlight that need:

•   Alcohol and drugs are the leading causes of crime among youth.

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On February 23rd, Black River Area Community Coalition is hosting our annual Skating for Prevention at The Ice House at Jackson Gore.  Come have a great time with your family while enjoying skating, music and refreshments courtesy of Okemo Mountain Resort.  Admission i...

Staff at Singleton's in Cavendish did a great job recently by refusing to sell alcohol to a minor.  They were recognized by BRACC for their diligence in carding of patrons.

Pictured, left to right, are staff members Giovanni Mantello, Antonio Mantello, Sara Davidso...