Prepare Your Kids for College
Prevention, Treatment & Recovery Resources
Summer is winding down and it's almost time for college to begin. In addition to the dorm essentials, make sure your child is prepared emotionally and mentally. Below are some articles we think you will find helpful.
PREVENTION
There are many discussions to be had, but don't forget to talk to your kids about the dangers of alcohol and counterfeit prescription drugs.
What you and your kids need to know about counterfeit drugs. You can't tell a counterfeit pill by looking at it!
TREATMENT
Does your son or daughter have a mental health condition to manage in college? What happens they need mental health help while away from home? Here are some helpful articles and websites.





Need help locally? Download our resource guides. You can also use the national treatment locator from SAMHSA.
RECOVERY
Attending college while in recovery from a substance use disorder or mental health condition can be challenging. Here are some local resources that offer support for young people. Many have virtual options available.
Download our support group guide for additional recovery groups for teens
and young adults.

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Events at a Glance
Join the Southwest Prevention Team or Support Us. Event this Saturday. Learn more.

"If They Had Known" Screening
August 10th, 10 - 11 AM
23rd Annual Ian James Eaccarino Memorial Race
August 15th, 8 AM
In-Person Narcan Training
August 17th, 7 PM
Resource Guides
Download our resource guides to find local treatment agencies and providers. Guides are available in English and Spanish. You can request printed guides.
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Announcements
JOB ALERT: Prevention Program Coordinator
The Village in Ellington, CT

The Prevention Program Coordinator administers and coordinates a substance abuse prevention program, provide documentation, data, and reports of services as required by program policies and funding source. The Prevention Program Coordinator serves as a resource/referral and community liaison between the school district, youth groups and other community organizations. Learn more and apply.
Additional Resources for Teens & Young Adults
Prevention Resource


Learn the Law: Preventing and Reducing Underage Drinking

Alcohol remains the number one substance used by young people. These 24 legal policy summaries allow you to track how your state regulates underage drinking as compared to other states in order to help inform your prevention work.
News From Local Agencies
Trauma Matters Newsletter
This issues features an article on Maggie Young who is in our region and serves on the regional advisory board for The Hub. Read now.
Ripple Reflections
Get the latest news from RIPPLE and also get their latest support group information.
DMHAS Update
Read the latest issue of the DMHAS Update to find out what's going on in our state.
In the News
Former DHMAS Commissioner Sworn In for
New Role at SAMHSA
We congratulate Miriam E. Delphin-Rittmon, Ph.D., for being sworn in as the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use and Administrator of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

Prior to this role, she served for six years as Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, where she promoted recovery-oriented, integrated and culturally-responsive services and systems that fostered dignity, respect and meaningful community inclusion. Read full press release.
Simone Biles Busts Myth That Mental & Physical Aren't Equal

Mental health and physical health shouldn't be seen as two separate entities. But when it comes to sports and extraordinary athletes, many people still think they exist on two different planes. On Tuesday, Simone Biles withdrew from the Olympics...

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www.huffpost.com
Opiate vs. opioid: Know the difference

Opiates are a subgroup of opioids, which are drugs that affect the body's opioid receptors. All opioids pose the risk of overdose or addiction if people do not take them as the prescribing doctor advises. A person who thinks that they or someone...

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www.medicalnewstoday.com
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