Survey Results and Educational Materials

QHSUA is interested in providing education and research on substance use and mental health related topics to the community.

Our documents:

School Surveys

Every two years, we work with local school districts and students to help learn about student health.

Powerpoint with 2023 substance use results, presented at September 2023 coalition meeting: QHSUA Student Survey 2023 – Substances
Powerpoint with 2021 results: 2021 PNAS Presentation Final

Community and parent/guardian surveys

We run surveys with the larger QHSUA community as well as specifically with parents/guardians.

Results from the 2021-2022 Community Survey

Recommended resources

National Institute of Health’s HEALing Communities Resources

From 2021 to 2023, the National Institute of Health worked with local experts in Ware and Belchertown to conduct one part of the HEALing Communities study. Here are some informational documents from the project:
(i)Medications for Opioid Use Disorder saves lives: English, Spanish
(ii) Carry naloxone. Help save a life: English, Spanish
(iii) Opioid use disorder and addiction are treatable: English, Spanish
(iv) Stand up to stigma: English, Spanish
(v) Treatment and recovery for addiction: English, Spanish

Break the Stigma Campaign

Substance Use Disorder, like cancer and diabetes, is a chronic disease and should be treated like one. Unfortunately getting treatment for the disorder is stigmatized, keeping people from seeking help. Today the opioid crisis is killing people in Western Mass at an alarming rate.

Help “break the stigma” – get the facts on substance use disorder and Narcan, and find treatment options and related resources. The difference could mean life or death of a loved one. Visit their site for more information: https://www.413cares.org/breakthestigma