May 2022 Newsletter

Committed To Our Community. Motivated By Our Kids. May 2022

High School and Middle School EDGE groups recently had a joint meeting to plan for this years Sticker Shock Event. Where club members go to Durham Wine & Spirits to place stickers on boxes in the store to remind people not to purchase or provide alcohol to anyone under the age of 21.

If any youth are interested in joining EDGE please contact Kathy Bottini at [email protected] for high school and Kirsten Deitz at [email protected] for middle school.

A big shout out to Ray, Middle School EDGE member, for volunteering at the EDGE, DMYFS and DMLWC table during 6th grade parents night at Strong School!

We were able to provide, vaping conversation guides, community support service resources, drug disposal bags, change the script materials, fun swag items and more to the community.

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Opportunities To Volunteer

Do Your Part to Prevent Opioid Misuse

Whether you are a parent, family member to a person in recovery, or a concerned resident of our state, you can take action to reduce the impact of substance use and decrease the risks of overdose.

Keep your prescriptions secure
Only take medication that's prescribed to you
Help reduce stigma
Support people who are in treatment and recovery
Access free resources that you can use to educate your community and raise awareness.

Call 1.800.563.4086 for Help Finding Opioid Treatment in Connecticut

For more information follow this link https://www.drugfreect.org/change-the-script/general-public/

Mark your calendars for next years meeting schedule! Coalition members have success when they add all of the meeting dates to their calendars at one time. If you would like to join the coalition please email [email protected]!

On Tuesdays from 12pm to 2pm a Mobile Van providing Harm Reduction services will be parked at 30 Town House Rd in the parking area in front of Durham Town Hall.

For more information on this program from Alliance for Prevention & Wellness please call (860)778-6325

Do you need conversion starters on how to talk to youth about vaping? Email [email protected] to learn more about conversation topics and tips on how to start the conversation!

Or visit www.dmlwc.org/mentionprevention!

Another Successful DEA Drug Take Back Day!

155 pounds of unwanted and unused medication was collected! A big thank you to our Durham & Middlefield resident state troopers for hosting our collection sites. Disposing of medication properly helps prevent misuse, abuse and possible overdose. If you were not able to make it and still need to dispose of medications, email [email protected] for at home disposal kits!

DMLWC & DMYFS Celebrated National Prevention Week!

By hosting a QPR Suicide Prevention Training, A NARCAN Overdose Reversal Training, social media posts, school announcements and posters.

At the May DMLWC Coalition meeting we heard from two CT Prevention Professionals on 'The New Marijuana, CT's Law, and you!

The New Marijuana, CT's Law, and You - DMLWC May 9 2022 Coalition Meeting

Durham Middlefield Youth & Family Services

Durham Middlefield Local Wellness Coalition

405 Main Street, Suite 11 Middlefield, Ct 06455

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