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JANUARY 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

CREATIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEENS

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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.

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Speaking Up About Mental Health is an essay contest that challenges high school students ages 16-18 to raise awareness of mental health. The contest gives students a platform to share ways to eliminate and/or reduce mental health stigma faced by young people, especially in diverse communities. Deadline to submit is January 16.

OBSERVANCES

BIRTH DEFECTS AWARENESS MONTH

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Start your parenting journey by taking steps to help you and your baby be as healthy as you can be! Learn about the healthy behaviors you can adopt.

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¡Comience su viaje como madre tomando medidas para ayudarlas a usted y a su bebé a estar lo más saludables posible! Conozca los comportamientos saludables que puede adoptar.

Campaign site: www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/birthdefects/awareness-month/index.html

Educate future parents with resources from Connecticut Clearinghouse

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PAMPHLETS AND POSTERS ARE AVAILABLE AT NO COST. CLICK HERE TO ORDER.

DRY JANUARY

If you're a young person struggling with addictive behaviors, check out YouthRecoveryCT for Smart Meetings, Alternative Peer Groups, and More.

Sober curious?

If you're taking part in an alcohol-free January, here are some tips to help keep you on track:

Identify why you choose to drink alcohol
Tell friends and family about your plan to participate in Dry January
Have a firm but polite “no thank you” ready when someone offers alcohol
Track your progress & make note of how you’re feeling
Make a plan for when the month ends

Click here to read more at NIAAA

Looking for more information on alcohol? Visit ctstronger.org/alcohol-use-disorder/

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CONTACT CONNECTICUT CLEARINGHOUSE TO REQUEST RESOURCES ON ALCOHOL AND DRUGS.

NEW BOOKS

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NEW CHILDREN'S BOOKS

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Search Our Library Catalog to Find Books, Curricula, and DVDs

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.

Call 800.232.4424 or 860.793.9791.

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of Mental Health and Addiction Services.