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 outsideOur 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.

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Prevention Programs and Services

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