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Eammon’s Heart Foundation, which aims to help young people become free from substance abuse, is launching a free, educational speaker series and open discussion on addiction, prevention, recovery and the role mental health plays.
The first program features a representative from Congresswoman Lori Trahan’s office; former Haverhill City Councilor Colin F. LePage; Phil Lahey of Merrimac Valley Prevention and Substance Abuse Project; Evan McGee, treatment placement specialist serving Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine; and Michael Gorman of The Movement Family
The speaker series begins Wednesday, Aug. 31, from 6-8 p.m., at The Tap Restaurant, 100 Washington St., Haverhill.
There is limited space available. There’s more at eammonsheart.org or by emailing [email protected].
According to its website, “Eammon’s Heart Foundation emerged out of a pursuit to inspire sobriety, support the community youth and a desire for actions to speak louder than words.”