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For Parents and Caregivers

Sending your child to college?

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"It’s out of love that we’re telling our kids, ‘This is what’s happening out there, and I would be irresponsible if I didn’t have these conversations with you.’" -Lori McCarthy

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Lori McCarthy has been in the field of addiction and recovery for almost 20 years. She is a lifelong Hingham resident and a licensed alcohol and drug counselor (LADC), a certified Arise Family Interventionist (CAI) and executive director and co-founder of the Herren Wellness Centers.

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Hingham CARES is pleased to have Lori as part of the team. In this interview, we "Take Ten" with Lori as she shares helpful information for parents/caregivers and students.

The video can be found by clicking here.

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You can also find some of Lori's advice by clicking here.

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"I remember getting my acceptance letter for college. I felt excited, and I was also scared." -Trooper Jessie Barbosa

 

Trooper Jessie Barbosa is a state trooper with the Massachusetts State Police. Prior to that she worked as a victim witness advocate for the Suffolk County District Attorney and also worked in campus safety at a local university.

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In our "Take Ten" interview with Trooper Barbosa, we ask her to speak about safety on campus from the perspective of her own experiences as a student and a law enforcement officer.

The video can be found by clicking here.

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You can also find some of Trooper Barbosa's advice by clicking here.

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