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

Popular Events

On Site: Sound Healing for Mental Health
Tuesday, Sep 22, 2026, 12:00PM - 1:00PM

On Site: Sound Healing for Mental Health

Join us on the Institute of Living campus for Sound Healing with Kelvin. Sound healing is an ancient practice found in many cultures around [...]

Webinar: Adult Mental Health First Aid
Saturday, Sep 26, 2026, 8:30AM - 3:30PM

Webinar: Adult Mental Health First Aid

Under national guidelines, only individuals over the age of 18 can attend this training.

Just as CPR helps you assist an [...]

Webinar: Q.P.R. Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention and NARCAN training
Wednesday, Oct 21, 2026, 6:00PM - 8:00PM

Webinar: Q.P.R. Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention and NARCAN training

Join us for a free webinar to become a certified QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Gatekeeper for suicide prevention and be able to help [...]

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