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(Photo Courtesy of Cambridge Health Alliance) ing guest speakers and attending workshops to learn about resources in the community, mental health, the COVID-19 vaccine, the impact of the casino on the community, and more. As the city grappled with decisions and a timeline for in-person and remote learning, School Committee Members Marcony Almeida-Barros and Samantha Lambert were invited to hear from the group about their experiences living and learning in a remote environment and their concerns about the mental health and well-being of not only students, but of their teachers. During the annual Kick Butts Day, a statewide advocacy day, youth leaders met with State Senator Sal DiDomenico and State Representative Joseph McGonagle to discuss the issues most prevalent to teens in Everett. When the COVID-19 vaccine became more accessible to residents, Dr. Galina Tan of Cambridge Health Alliance held a Q&A session for youths to address concerns and fears, as well as misconceptions, about vaccine safety, leading to clearer understanding and improving confidence for families in getting vaccinated. Using social media, the group participated in raising awareness and education on addressing alcohol use through the #NipIt campaign, and mental health through the #AddresstheStress campaign. Both campaigns were regional eff orts which primarily used Instagram as a platform to reach teens in Everett. You can fi nd them at @TEASAEverett. TEASA also engaged in a discussion about identifying its core values and rebranding. After more than 15 years, TEASA unveiled a new logo designed by member Shaynina Ribou, a graduating senior at Everett High School, who said, "I hope this design continues to shine and be part of the long legacy of the forward vision TEASA brings to Everett." The group’s core values are as follows: • Youth: Empowering youth and a place where youth voices are heard. • Community: We prioritize making not only Everett a safer place, but all of Massachusetts. • Leadership: Our voices need to be heard when important decisions are being made and our leadership has been a cause for change in the community. • Advocacy: It’s important to take action. Founded in 2005 as Teens In Everett Against Substance Abuse and part of the Everett Community Health Partnership– Substance Abuse Coalition, TEASA continues to be an important venue where youth voices are elevated and heard. Led by staff from the Community Health Improvement Department at Cambridge Health Alliance, TEASA has been funded through the Everett Citizens Foundation and the Substance Abuse Prevention Collaborative, a Department of Public Health program. Spring! Prices subject to change Spring is around the Corner! FLEET
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