As the leaves change colors and the cold weather settles in, it is crucial to regularly check in with adolescents about their social relationships, emotions, thoughts, and challenges they may be facing at school. Staying connected during this transitional time will help them foster emotional well-being and resilience. It is also Substance Use Prevention Month, a good time to engage in open converations with teens about the risks of substance use, and making healthy decisions. | |
This toolkit provides practical resources to support children and the caring adults in their lives. It covers this month's relevant topics, including bullying prevention, offering tools to help children cope with the stress caused by school safety threats, and substance use prevention. By using these resources, families and educators can work to create a safe, healthy and supportive environment where adolescents feel heard, understood, and empowered. | |
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October marks National Bullying Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the impact that bullying can have on children. It serves as a reminder for communities to take action, fostering safe and supportive environments that promote kindness, inclusivity and acceptance.
For more information please visit the PACER'S National Bullying Prevention website or one of it's sister sites: Kids Against Bullying and Teens Against Bullying.
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*Available in Spanish - Preventing Bullying: Information for Parents | | | |
*Available in Spanish - All Are Welcome Here | |
Helping Kids Cope With School Threats | |
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Recently, threats of violence against schools in Connecticut have increased, leading to heightened anxiety, fear, and stress for students, parents, caregivers, and school staff. These situations can have a profound emotional impact on everyone in the school community. The resources below offer coping strategies, and communication tools to help manage these feelings and provide support.
For more information take a look at this handout from the National Institute of Mental Health.
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*Available in Spanish: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Dealing with Anxiety, Mental Health Care, Mindfulness, and Overcoming PTSD, Helping Children and Adolescents Cope With Disasters and Other Traumatic Events. | |
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October is Substance Use Prevention Month. The purpose of this month is to promote prevention efforts, and acknowledge those who struggle with addiction, and those in recovery, as well as the family and friends who support them. October 23-31 is Red Ribbon Week. An annual campaign to show intolerance for drugs in our schools, workplaces, and communities, and highlights the importance of living a drug-free life.
For more information about substance use prevention please visit SAMHSA and the Red Ribbon Campaign page.
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October is Substance Use Prevention Month. The purpose of this month is to promote prevention efforts, and acknowledge those who struggle with addiction, and those in recovery, as well as the family and friends who support them. October 23-31 is Red Ribbon Week. An annual campaign to show intolerance for drugs in our schools, workplaces, and communities, and highlights the importance of living a drug-free life.
For more information about substance use prevention please visit SAMHSA and the Red Ribbon Campaign page.
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*Available in Spanish: What You Need to Know About Alcohol, What You Need to Know About Heroin, What You Need to Know About Marijuana, The Risks of Prescription Drug Misuse, E-Cigarettes: 8 Things Everyone Should Know, and The Risks of Fentanyl & Fake Pills. | |
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Resources for talking to your children about substance use.
To get more "Talk" resources, please visit SAMHSA.
*Available in Spanish: Make A Difference: Talk to your child about Alcohol.
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More Cause & Effect Posters Available:
Meth, Alcohol, Inhalants, Synthetic Marijuana, Cocaine and Crack, Opioids, Hallucinogens, and Heroin.
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The Connecticut Clearinghouse is a statewide comprehensive library and resource center with a specialization in substance use, harm reduction, mental health disorders, prevention and recovery, wellness, and other related topics. We offer materials such as posters, and pamphlets, library books, and DVDs, and provide access to e-books, and streaming media. Our services and resources are available for professionals, students, and the general Connecticut public. We are funded by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. | |
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Connecticut Clearinghouse is funded by the Connecticut Department
of Mental Health and Addiction Services.
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