This Week, It's All About Prevention

The Hub supports the communities of Southwestern CT in preventing substance misuse and suicide and promoting mental wellness.

In order to address raise awareness of substance use prevention and mental health, each municipality has a local prevention council (LPC). In order to carry out prevention efforts, LPCs work together with representatives from 12 sectors in the community. They are youth, parents, business, media, school, youth-serving organizations, law enforcement, religious or fraternal organizations, civic or volunteer groups, healthcare professionals, state or local agencies, and other local organizations. 

Evidenced-based strategies guide our prevention work. Click the buttons below. to learn more.

Prevention Works!

The graph shows the percentage change in past 30-day substance use among middle and high school students living in communities that are funded by Drug-Free Communities Program grants.

New Data Available

Click the images to download each presentation.

Visit our website for additional data.

Resources Include Information About Safe Storage, Disposal, and What To Do in Case of Accidental Ingestion of Cannabis

The resources were created by the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection in collaboration with the Connecticut Department of Public Health and the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. They are encouraged to be used by cannabis and non-cannabis business owners, medical facilities, community health organizations, and others who would like to help promote safe and responsible cannabis practices in their communities.

You can download all of the free materials here.

Find additional prevention and safety information here.

Suicide Prevention Month is coming to a close.

Click the calendar for the last three events this week.

EVENT IS TODAY

EVENT IS TODAY

You are not alone! Help is always available.

In CT, call or text 988 or chat online.

Applications for the next grant cycle are now open! You have until October 15th to submit your application with your project idea.

You could share your talent or teach a craft. You can always find a way to #37HelpOthersInABigWay, or highlight the good in others. You could complete a 'compassion project' where you and/or a group agree to raise awareness in the area of mental health and wellness. There are many ways you can help reduce the stigma, spark conversation and inspire action around mental health. 

To request a grant application, email Gillian@myfriendABBY.org.

Take a Short Survey for the CT Certification Board!

Since 1980 the CT Certification Board has been providing certification and workforce development for behavioral health professionals. We are continuing our mission to cultivate and maintain the highest standards of professional practice in the recovery field, from our annual conference, to trainings, to certifications and beyond. In order for us to continue our mission, we would like to know what you would like to see from the CCB. Take the needs assessment survey now.  

The Hub: Behavioral Health Action Organization for Southwestern CT

A division of the Regional Youth Adult Social Action Partnership (RYASAP) 

Visit us online at thehubct.org

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