ELEVATE WeHa

Elevate WeHa is a community-based prevention and engagement program through the Prevention Partnership in collaboration with RiseUP for Arts and Youth Recovery CT, designed to strengthen protective factors, reduce risk behaviors, and promote youth wellness across West Hartford.

Back to School Bash and Backpack Giveaway

Sunday, August 23 from 1 to 4 p.m.

Blue Back Square

Celebrate the end of summer, the power of art, wellness, and community, and kick off the school year with music, art, and a backpack giveaway. More information HERE.

A partnership between RiseUP, West Hartford Prevention Partnership, Concerned Parents of Color Greater Hartford (CPCGH), in collaboration with Youth Recovery CT & community leaders.

In November 2025, West Hartford Social Services and West Hartford Prevention Partnership invited eligible organizations to apply for mini grants designed to address the opioid crisis within the West Hartford community. These grants, funded by national opioid settlement funds, aim to support community-based initiatives focused on prevention, harm reduction, treatment access, and recovery support. For a list of mini grant recipients and program information, visit our Recovery Friendly Community page. Here are the programs supported by the mini grants that are coming up in June:

Hope in Recovery: Sunshine, Support and Recovery Picnic

Sunday, August 16 from 12 to 5 p.m.

JCC Swim & Tennis Club, 4 Duncaster Road, Bloomfield

Celebrate connection, support, and the journey of recovery. Enjoy a relaxing day filled with swimming, tennis, mini-golf, basketball, and meaningful fellowship.

Mandell JCC of Greater Hartford

Community in Motion: A Bonus Hike with Lhakpa Sherpa and JFS

Sunday, August 30 at 9 a.m.

Talcott Mountain Trail to Heublein Tower

A hike designed to promote emotional wellness, resilience, and community, for those in recovery, allies or those simply seeking connection. Led by Lhakpa Sherpa, a renowned climber who summitted Everest 11 times. Free and open to adults in our community. See flyer.

Jewish Family Services of Greater Hartford (JFS)

Upcoming Monthly Prevention Meetings

Prevention Partnership

Thursday, September 10 at 4 p.m.

Room 217

Prevention Council

Thursday, September 10 at 5 p.m.

Room 217

For the meeting calendar, please click here.

For additional resources and information in

West Hartford, please visit:

Emergency Numbers

If you or someone you know is in emotional distress and/or experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, call/text/chat 988.

For 24/7 access to substance use treatment, including detox and transportation, call the Access Line at 1-800-563-4086.

For Adults in distress who are 18 years of age or older, call 1-800-HOPE-135 or 211.

Emergency Police/Fire/EMS

Phone: 911

Confidential Crisis Hotline

Phone: 211

West Hartford Prevention Partnership

Gretchen Levitz

Prevention Coordinator

Town of West Hartford

(860) 561-7571

Gretchen.Levitz@westhartfordct.gov

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