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News & Events

Upcoming Events

  • Jason’s Legacy Foundation Cornhole Tournament - September 26, 2026, Emerson Park, Peabody, MA. Registration 11:00 am, bags fly at 12:00 pm.
  • What Kids Need From Us: Substance Use, Mental Health, & the Power of Supportive Adults, presented by Jason Kilmer, PhD for Caring Adult Academy. September 29, 2026, 7:00 pm, Virtual via Zoom. More information | Register Here
  • Internet Safety, presented by Richard Guerry for Caring Adult Academy. October 14, 7:00 pm, Livestream Event at Higgins Middle School. More information | Register Here
Additional events and trainings will be posted here once scheduled.

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Past Events

  • Portraits of Peabody: A PhotoVoice Project - August 13, 2026, 5:30 pm, Wiggin Auditorium at Peabody City Hall. More information
  • Jason’s Legacy Foundation Community 5K Walk - August 29, 2026, 9:00 am, Captain Samuel Brown Elementary School, Peabody, MA. More information
  • Pull of the Crowd: Helping Kids Stand Strong Against Peer Pressure - May 20, 6:30pm, presented virtually. Video Recording
  • Jason Bernard Memorial Vigil - May 17, 2026, 11am - 2:00pm, Veterans Memorial Drive, Peabody, MA.
  • Peabody PROMISE Car Show - Rescheduled to May 9, 2026, 9:00am-1:00pm, 1 Roosevelt Avenue, Peabody, MA. More information
  • Caring for an Aging Loved One: Noticing the Signs & Knowing What to Do (Bloom Live Event) - December 16, 2025, 12:00-1:00pm, via Bloom app. More information
  • The Silent Epidemic: Understanding & Overcoming Loneliness (Bloom Live Event) - December 9, 2025, 12:00-1:00pm, via Bloom app. More information
  • Youth Mental Health First Aid Trainings - dates throughout November and December. More information
  • The Mental Health IEP hosted by Peabody SEPAC/presented by Parent/Professional Advocacy League (PPAL) - December 2, 2025, via Zoom. More information
  • Community Update on Peabody PROMISE from Mayor Ted Bettencourt: December 1, 6:00-6:30pm, Higgins Middle School (Auditorium). There is no registration required. More information | Peabody TV Recording
  • When to Worry: Mental Health Workshop for Parents and Caregivers, presented by the NAN Project - December 1, 2025, 6:30-7:30pm, Higgins Middle School (Library). More Information: English / Spanish / Portuguese
  • Bench Dedication Ceremony in remembrance of Jason Bernard - November 22, 2025, 10:00am, Captain Samuel Brown Elementary School. Peabody TV Recording
  • More Than Sad: Suicide Prevention for Parents - November 20, 2025, 6:00-8:00pm, Higgins Middle School (Auditorium). This event is for adults only, and there is no registration required.
  • Social Media and Internet Safety: Katie Greer, Keynote Speaker - November 4, 2025, 7:00pm, Masco Auditorium (Boxford, MA). More information
  • Northshore Education Consortium and the NAN Project's Parent/Guardian Workshop: Identify, Connect, Support - October 30, 2025, 6:00-7:30pm, via Zoom. More information
  • Jason’s Legacy Foundation Community 5K Walk for Anti-Bullying Awareness - October 11, 2025, 9:00am, Captain Samuel Brown School
  • Jason’s Legacy Foundation Cornhole Tournament - September 20, 2025, 45 Walnut Street, Peabody

Ongoing Initiatives