NORTH READING — The North Reading Youth Substance Use Prevention Coalition invites the community to a special viewing of “Beautiful Boy,” a film starring Steve Carell and Timothée Chalamet on Tuesday, Oct. 29 in the Flint Memorial Library Activity Room.
The film, based on the real-life memoirs of father and son David and Nic Sheff, chronicles a family’s heartbreaking and inspiring struggle as they experience the challenges of Nic’s drug use and recovery over many years.
Participants are invited to watch the screening in the Library Activity Room beginning at 5 p.m. Alternatively, community members may view the film, which streams on Amazon Prime, at their leisure and join North Reading’s Mental Health Clinician Laura Miranda for an open discussion starting at 7 p.m. The Coalition hopes that you will join in this important event as the struggles the Sheffs face are not unlike those that challenge North Reading families each day.
All ages are welcome, but parents/guardians should be aware that the subject matter is difficult and themes are mature.
For those arriving at 5 p.m., a light dinner will be provided. Please register for the program at https://www.northreadingma.gov/community-impact-team/pages/events by Wednesday, October 23 so that the Coalition can plan for the meal and event.
North Reading has recently added two recovery coaches to assist those struggling with substance use in finding a path toward sobriety. If you or a family member could benefit from this free service, please contact North Reading Mental Health Clinician Laura Miranda at 978-357-5038.
The North Reading Youth Substance Use Prevention Coalition envisions an empowered community that promotes a substance-free lifestyle and is supportive to all who need help. All programming and initiatives align with the Coalition’s mission to reduce the use of harmful substances among North Reading youth and improve the quality of life for all young people through support, education, and action.
Making An Impact is a column authored by members of the Community Impact Team (CIT) and its various subcommittees. The Transcript publishes these articles periodically to inform our readers about the resources and free programming available to people of all ages in our community through the CIT’s efforts.
