Remembering Prevention Advocate, Peg Perillie |
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Recently, Trumbull honored the passing of Peg Perillie, one of our staunchest and most passionate prevention advocates. An original board member of RYASAP, Peg was also the long-standing chair of Trumbull CARES, our original local prevention coalition. For many years, she volunteered her time to advocate for our kids on the topics of substance abuse and dating violence prevention. Trumbull continues to benefit from Peg’s commitment and community relationships, as she had the vision to persuade the Trumbull Public Schools to apply for a SPF/SIG grant in 2006, which created TPAUD. Peg was a genius at recruiting others to join her mission, and her persistence was legendary. Peg remained an active member of TPAUD until she retired, receiving a proclamation from the CT Legislature and December 20, 2017 was declared Peg Perillie Day in Trumbull. Peg was a remarkable woman, who gave freely of her time and talents, and she will be missed. |
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"You Think You Know" Featured in CADCA Newsletter |
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Coalitions in Action - CT Coalitions - You Think You Know
"You think you know, but you can't be sure what's inside." The You Think You Know Campaign was created in response to the recent trend in counterfeit pills that have caused overdose deaths in people of all ages across the country.
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www.cadca.org
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Watch This Important Documentary About Fentanyl
This 20-minute documentary, "Dead on Arrival" was shared by Fairfield CARES. It is difficult to watch, but tells the very real stories of four families who lost their children to fentanyl. Please watch and have the important conversations with your kids. Find resources and talking guides on the
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Protecting Youth Mental Health:
Advisory from the Surgeon General
This Advisory offers recommendations for supporting the mental health of children, adolescents, and young adults. While many of these recommendations apply to individuals, the reality is that people have widely varying degrees of control over their circumstances. As a result, not all recommendations will be feasible for everyone.
That’s why systemic change is essential. The Advisory includes essential recommendations for the institutions that surround young people and shape their day-to-day lives—schools, community organizations, health care systems, technology companies, media, funders and foundations, employers, and government. They all have an important role to play in supporting the mental health of children and youth. Download the advisory. |
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Be Prepared For a Crisis
We prepare for all kinds of emergencies, but not many people plan for a mental health crisis. Do you know what you would do? We have created a crisis plan template to fill out and have on hand so you and your family have a plan in place in case you ever need it. There are also lists of crisis numbers that you can add to your phone in case you ever need help.
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3 ways parents can help their kids build resilience,...
Many parents know all too well that their children and teens are struggling with mental health challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. The problem has become so alarming that U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued a 53-page report warning...
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www.today.com
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To save lives, overdose antidote should be sold OTC...
Louise Vincent figures her group, the North Carolina Survivors Union, saves at least 1,690 lives a year. The harm-reduction and syringe service program in Greensboro, N.C., distributes the opioid overdose reversal medication naloxone to people...
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www.npr.org
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The Hub: Behavioral Health Action Organization for Southwestern CT
A division of the Regional Youth Adult Social Action Partnership (RYASAP)
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