Prevention

Our prevention professionals work with schools, youth service bureaus, law enforcement, community leaders, parents and others throughout Connecticut to educate about the risk factors facing today's youth, including the harmful effects of drug and alcohol use.

teen-girl-with-family-outside-662850272.jpgOur programs are designed to build strong connections between youth, their families and their communities, and include in-school, after-school and summer programming.

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Meriden Healthy Youth Coalition

The Meriden Healthy Youth Coalition (MHYC) is a community coalition created to work collaboratively to reduce and prevent alcohol, other substance use and their related problems through raising awareness while promoting healthy lifestyles.

MeridenHealthyYouthCoalition.com

         

        

Prevention Programs and Services

Popular Events

On Site: Postpartum Parent Group at Backus Hospital
Tuesday, Mar 17, 2026, 10:00AM - 11:00AM

On Site: Postpartum Parent Group at Backus Hospital

Join us every Tuesday morning for an opportunity to meet and connect with other parents of newborns and young children. This support group [...]

On Site: Postpartum Parent Group at Backus Hospital
Tuesday, Mar 17, 2026, 10:00AM - 11:00AM

On Site: Postpartum Parent Group at Backus Hospital

Join us every Tuesday morning for an opportunity to meet and connect with other parents of newborns and young children. This support group [...]

On Site: Postpartum Parent Group at Backus Hospital
Tuesday, Mar 17, 2026, 10:00AM - 11:00AM

On Site: Postpartum Parent Group at Backus Hospital

Join us every Tuesday morning for an opportunity to meet and connect with other parents of newborns and young children. This support group [...]

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