Sharon Substance Prevention and Resource Coalition

Well-being is defined as the state of being comfortable, healthy or happy.  Promoting health and  well-being is one of the overriding goals of public health.

Are you concerned about yourself or a loved one? You can check your well-being through a free, online screening (click above)- it's quick and anonymous. 

This on-line screening/resource platform is through MindWise  and is available to residents of Sharon, is anonymous and available 24/7 from a link above or the link on the Sharon Health Department webpage. The screening takes 3-5 minutes, is easily used by all ages, including teens/tweens and can be used by parents of younger children who have concern. The screening provides immediate feedback with on-line, national, regional and local resource options.  The resource options were specifically developed for our town and cover the on-line, via telephone and in person options. 

As many screenings can be taken as you want- your choice! Focus areas include screenings for:

Generalized well-being                                     Alcohol Use                                                               

Depression                                                       Substance Use 

Adolescent Depression                                    Generalized Anxiety

Posttraumatic Stress                                        Disordered Eating

Opioid Misuse                                                   Psychosis

Bipolar                                                              Gambling

Alcohol                                                             Wide Range Screen

SSPARC MISSION
“The Sharon Substance Prevention and Resource Coalition works to reduce the demand and use of drugs and alcohol by working collaboratively to promote and sustain a healthy community, utilizing evidence-based data to enhance education, encourage prevention, and provide access to resources for all.”

Background of SSPARC

The Sharon Substance Prevention and Resource Coalition (SSPARC) observed its 9^th anniversary in March 2023.  This active coalition was established to address the ongoing drug and alcohol abuse and the increased use of opioids such as heroin in the community.  This is a community wide problem and we need everyone’s help to combat this wide spread epidemic.

Just what is SSPARC? The coalition is comprised of parents, former students and community members, representatives from the schools, police, fire, COA and health departments as well as the Norfolk County DA’s office. Its mission “works to reduce the demand and use of drugs and alcohol by working collaboratively to promote and sustain a healthy community, utilizing evidence-based data to enhance education, encourage prevention, and to provide access to resources for all."