October is Substance Use and Misuse Prevention Month!

This month is dedicated to promoting healthy choices, supporting mental wellness, and sharing the message that substance use can be prevented. It’s a time to encourage learning, build skills, and empower individuals with knowledge and tools for making healthier decisions.

To learn more about how Connecticut is working to prevent substance use and misuse, explore the organizations listed below.

Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) - Prevention & Health Promotion Division

DMHAS' prevention system is designed to promote the overall health and wellness of individuals and communities by preventing or delaying substance use.

Explore the website here!

Connecticut Clearinghouse:

The state's premier library and resource center for information and materials on substance use and mental health disorders, prevention, health promotion, harm reduction, treatment, recovery, wellness and related topics. These resources are available at no cost for all Connecticut families, teachers, students, professionals and communities.

Explore the website here!

Change the Script:

A Connecticut public health campaign aimed at increasing awareness on the risks of prescription drug misuse and preventing overdoses through education on safe medication use, storage, disposal, and the opioid overdose reversal drug, naloxone.

Explore the website here!

221 CT

Free, confidential information and referral service that connects people to essential health and human services 24/7.

Visit 211CT.org here. Call 2-1-1

988 National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones. For veteran specific services, dial 988 then press 1.

Visit 988lifeline.org here. Call 9-8-8

Regional Behavioral Health Action Organizations (RBHAOs)

Strategic community partners responsible for a range of planning, education, and advocacy of behavioral health needs and services for those living in their region.

Click here to find out which RBHAO supports your region!

The Governor's Prevention Partnership

Builds statewide capacity to prevent underage drinking and substance use and builds strategic alliances to promote the overall well-being of Connecticut’s future workforce.

Explore the website here!

Borrow These Library Books Today!

Click here to explore our full collection of library books, curricula, and DVDs on substance use and misuse prevention and awareness.

Click here to sign up for a free membership to access our extensive e-book collection, borrow library books and more!

Discover Some of Our New Pamphlets

We offer a wide variety of printed educational resources on different types of substances, their effects on physical and mental health, and their impact on daily life.

Explore our newly redesigned and updated pamphlet directory below to view the full collection.

View Pamphlet Directory Here

Order Resources Here!

Activity Books for Kids: Healthy Habits and Substance Use Awareness

NEW!

Check Out Some of Our Posters Related to Substance Use!

Explore our newly redesigned poster directory — now featuring images of every poster in our collection!

Our wide selection includes unique posters focused on substance use and misuse prevention, mental health, and wellness.

View Poster Directory Here!

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The Connecticut Clearinghouse is a statewide comprehensive library and resource center for information and materials on substance use, mental health, prevention, health promotion, harm reduction, treatment, recovery, wellness, and related topics. We offer materials such as posters, and pamphlets, library books, and DVDs, and provide access to e-books, and streaming media. Our services and resources are available for professionals, students, parents and the general Connecticut public. We are funded by the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services.

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