Connecticut Clearinghouse is a library and resource center for information on substance use and mental health disorders, prevention, health promotion and wellness, harm reduction, treatment and recovery, and other related topics. | | UPCOMING EVENTS AND TRAININGS | |
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Grief 101 is open to anyone looking to learn more about grief in children and families.
Participants will learn about: signs of grief in children, community resources, and the four concepts of death.
| Join us for this virtual presentation on December 11, from 2:00 to 3:30 PM. | | | |
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Grief 102 is appropriate for clinicians and school-based professionals.
Participants will learn about: interventions to support grieving children and families, resources, and self-care strategies.
| Join us for this virtual presentation on February 12, from 2:00 to 3:30 PM. | | | | New Books Available Soon at Connecticut Clearinghouse | | YOUTH CHALLENGES AND CONTESTS |
| Winter break is just around the corner. If your child, teen or young adult is looking for some creative outlets, check out these opportunities! | |
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Local Lens: A Photo Essay Contest
This New York Times photo essay contest is open to students ages 13 to 19 in middle school to high school. Permission from a parent or guardian is required. Enter between December 3 and January 14. Participants will submit six to eight photos with a short introduction and captions for each image. Students are asked to take photos to spotlight something interesting about their hometown.
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The College Podcast Challenge
NPR's college contest is open to students of all ages who are pursuing an associate's or bachelor's degree. Deadline: January 16, 2026.
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International Humanitarian Law
The Red Cross International Humanitarian Law Student Art and Essay Competition challenges entrants to create thoughtful and insightful works on the theme of Journalism in Armed Conflict. Deadline: January 3, 2026.
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| | | | HEALTH OBSERVANCES AND EVENTS | | Grief Awareness Week: December 2-8 | |
Holidays can be a difficult time for people who are grieving the loss of a loved one, or experiencing major changes, such as divorce. Connecticut Clearinghouse offers an array of print and electronic resources on grief for clinicians, educators, families, children and individuals. Two resource guides are available to view online. Information on how to access resources is included in each guide. Patrons will also find helpful links to support groups, lesson plans, videos and fact sheets at: www.ctclearinghouse.org/topics/grief-loss/ | | | | Alcohol Awareness Over the Holidays | |
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More and More May Mean Less and Less
The holiday season means more of everything: more parties, more to do, more stress, and more alcohol. Resources to quit, cut back, or support a loved one can be found at ctstronger.org/resources
| | | | Related Pamphlets Available at Connecticut Clearinghouse | |
| | Dry January Study Finds One Month Without Alcohol is Linked to Better Sleep, Mood and Health | Researchers at Brown University's School of Public Health and the Warren E. Alpert Medical School analyzed 16 studies on the popular month-long alcohol-free challenge, finding that even a brief pause in drinking can lead to meaningful physical and psychological improvements. Participants who completely cut out alcohol use for the month reported improved sleep and concentration, better mood, weight loss and even healthier liver function and blood pressure. Even those who cut back on their drinking experienced some improvements in these areas. | | | |
| | Study Finds Student Binge Drinking Linked to Parental Attitudes | Washington State University researchers surveyed parents and students about drinking attitudes and behaviors, especially binge drinking. Findings show that parents of students who later joined fraternities or sororities tended to be more permissive about alcohol use before their children left for college. | | | |
| | A study from Mass General Brigham found that, after commercialization, rates of cannabis use and cannabis-related disorders disproportionately increased among adolescents, aged 12 to 17 years, presenting for a psychiatric emergency. The investigators found there was an almost fourfold increase in cannabis use for this age group. | | | | TRAININGS FOR YOUR EMPLOYEES OR COLLEGE STUDENTS | |
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Staff at the Connecticut Center for Prevention, Wellness and Recovery are available to provide ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) , A-SBIRT (Adolescent Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment), Mental Health First Aid, QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer Suicide Prevention), SMART Recovery and other trainings to your employees, volunteers or college students. We can travel to your location, or schedule a training in our conference room. | | | | |
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