Coalition Updates

Gambling 101 Webinar

By: Dena Miccinello, Catalyst CT| The Hub

Did you know?

Connecticut legalized sports betting and online gambling in

2021 which has resulted in an increase in gambling

addiction. By October 2022, calls and chats to the CT problem gambling hotline were up by 134% compared to October 2021.

Greenwich Together collaborated with the Stamford Prevention Council and Catalyst CT| The Hub to bring to you this informational webinar about the impact of problem gambling, and how

to help a loved one, family member, friend, or client.

It provides you with variety of local, regional, and

state-wide resources for problem gambling prevention,

treatment, and recovery. If you missed our live webinar watch the recording above.

CADCA Mid-Year Training Institute 2024

Ingrid Gillespie, Alexa Gudelsky, Corina Restrepo, Sarah McCarty

Greenwich Together members along with other local prevention leaders attended this year's Mid-Year Training institute in Chicago, Illinois. The Mid-Year Training Institute (MYTI) offers in-depth, interactive training sessions geared specifically for community coalition leaders and members. Bringing back our communities the latest research and prevention initiatives.

Resource Corner

If you have kids going to college soon, you don’t want to miss this episode. Dr. Jason Kilmer (Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Washington School of Medicine) shares insights on what’s really happening on college campuses. He and Richard Lucey (Senior Prevention Program Manager in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Community Outreach and Prevention Support Section) provide excellent guidance for all parents, aunts, and uncles of kids who are getting ready for this big transition, as well as the kids themselves.

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Upcoming Events

Interested parties are invited to attend a virtual STOP Act Stakeholder Meeting for Public Comment on August 7, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM ET, hosted by the Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Prevention of Underage Drinking (ICCPUD). The agenda for this meeting will include an overview of the state of underage drinking in America, an overview of the 2023 ICCPUD Comprehensive Plan, discussion of the 2023 reports, and an update on ICCPUD community engagement activities and information on the ongoing Alcohol Intake and Health Study.

We look forward to your participation in this important meeting. Please register to attend the meeting via Zoom.

Click here for more information!

AUGUST 28, 2024 @ 1PM

Raising and Educating Resilient, Super-Powered Tweens & Teens

Phyllis Fagell

Navigating the tween and teen years can be a stressful time for kids, parents, and educators alike. This period of change, pressure, and uncharted territory can feel overwhelming. Join Phyllis Fagell, a school counselor and acclaimed author, as she shares practical strategies to help kids develop essential skills for managing social complexity, academic challenges, and intense emotions. Drawing from her extensive counseling experience and research, Phyllis will provide insights on self-regulating emotions, building confidence, recovering from setbacks, and making informed decisions about friendships, and substances. This webinar offers valuable tools to support children through these critical years and foster their growth and resilience. Join Phyllis Fagell and Operation Parent and start your school year off right!

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