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FEBRUARY 2024 NEWSLETTER

Connecticut Clearinghouse is a library and resource center for information on substance use and mental health disorders, prevention, health promotion and wellness, treatment and recovery, and other related topics.

UPCOMING EVENTS

YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES

In the FentAlert Challenge, SAMHSA is seeking the best ideas from U.S. youth, aged 14-18, on a community strategy to increase youth awareness, education, and prevention around the dangers of fentanyl, especially the hidden dangers of fake pills and other contaminants that can lead to drug overdose deaths. Open until February 26, 2024, 6:00 PM EST.

Do you know a student who is an outstanding advocate for mental health? Each year, The Jed Foundation (JED) honors one high school student and one college student doing outstanding work to create communities of care in their schools. Student Voice of Mental Health Award recipients are advocates who are raising mental health awareness by leading initiatives, encouraging their peers to reach out for help, and building support systems for youth mental health and suicide prevention.

OBSERVANCES

Black History Month is observed in February to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of Black and African Americans, including the many ways Black history, culture, leadership, and innovation have influenced all facets of life in the United States. 

According to Love Is Respect, 1 in 3 U.S. teens will experience physical, sexual, or emotional abuse from someone they’re in a relationship with before becoming adults. And nearly half (43%) of U.S. college women report experiencing violent or abusive dating behaviors. Click here to learn more about Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month.

CHANGE THE SCRIPT RESOURCE VAN

We're looking forward to springtime events. Click here to check our schedule and book the van for your next event!

NEW BOOKS - AVAILABLE SOON

Contact Connecticut Clearinghouse to order pamphlets & posters, borrow books, ebooks, curricula or DVDs.

We offer mail or pick up. Interlibrary loan is now available. Check with your public library to see if they participate.



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