Dear Needham Families: Please take a few moments to read this important message from the Needham Public Health Department. Thank you, Dan Gutekanst Superintendent of Schools *YOUR OPINIONS MATTER! NEEDHAM PARENT SURVEY 2017* The Substance Prevention Alliance of Needham (SPAN) in collaboration with the Needham Public Health Department is surveying parents of 6th -12th graders living in Needham to learn more about their personal beliefs and perceptions regarding underage drinking and substance use among youth. We would very much appreciate it if you could take a few minutes to complete this *anonymous* survey and contribute your voice to those of other Needham parents. Your feedback will help to inform the direction of our Coalition prevention initiatives. Please answer all questions with your *oldest child* in mind. *Please click on this link to take the brief survey: http://surveys.ssre.org/s3/NeedhamParent2017 <http://surveys.ssre.org/s3/NeedhamParent2017> * Results will be shared in the community through SPAN once responses have been collected. If you have any questions please contact Catherine Delano, Substance Use Prevention Coordinator- Needham Public Health Department at 781.844.7029 or cdelano@needhamma.gov