March 2021 Newsletter 😁

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March 2021

Did you know that March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month?

Problem gambling impacts the lives of many. If you're concerned about yourself or someone you care about, please reach out to The Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling.

They are here to help!

1-888-789-7777

EDGE - Strong Middle School Gambling Awareness Project

Sponsored by the Department of Mental Health and Addictions Services Problem Gambling Services and the State Regional Education Service Center Network (RESCs): the Capital Region Education Service Center (CREC) magnet school system trained a core group of EDGE leaders to develop and implement a gambling social media campaign. This project was led by students who were passionate about educating their peers and the community around persons affected by gambling. They were persistent in wanting their message to be one of hope and help for those affected by gambling.

#MentionPrevention - Talk About The Dangers Of Vaping

Join DMLWC in our #MentionPrevention efforts to help stop youth vaping!

Get the facts on vaping now and have the talk, use our discussion guides for parents and youth to help! Visit www.dmlwc.org/mentionprevention now! #dmlwc #dmyfs #MentionPrevention

This video was developed by local prevention councils, with funding by The Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services.

Recreational Marijuana - Pros & Cons - ProCon.org

More than half of US adults, over 128 million people, have tried marijuana, despite it being an illegal drug under federal law. Nearly 600,000 Americans are arrested for marijuana possession annually - more than one person per minute. Public...

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YaleQuitVaping.com

Reach Out Ct

The Reach Out CT Warm Line is a free emotional support line for all CT residents (English and Spanish speaking) to use when they are feeling stressed, lonely, overwhelmed, need resources, or just need someone to talk to. The pandemic isn't over and many individuals in our community are still struggling with social isolation, the loss of loved ones, illness, or just missing life pre-Covid.

ReachOutConnecticut.org

Mindful Mondays

Introducing Mindful Mondays! Every Monday we will be sharing different exercises, challenges, quotes and tips to stay mindful. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram for activity kits, events, giveaways and more!

Events to look for-

Drug & Alcohol Facts Week: March 22 to 28 2021 Follow us on social media and visit HERE to view these facts, activities and more!

DEA National Drug Take Back Day: Saturday April 24th - 10 am to 2 pm Durham and Middlefield Residents State Troopers Office. Reach out to dmiccinello@dmyfs.org to also receive a free medication disposal bad! Click HERE for more information!

Food boxes for residents: Thursday, March 18th from 11 AM – 1 PM at Allyn Brook Park (35 Pickett Lane, Durham). Contact information: Durham Human Services Office: (860) 349-3153 or mperry@townofdurhamct.org or Middlefield Senior and Social Services: (860) 349-7121 or sdorvilliers@middlefieldct.org.

Durham Middlefield Youth & Family Services

Durham Middlefield Local Wellness Coalition

405 Main Street, Suite 11 Middlefield, Ct 06455

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