Overdoses Don't Discriminate. They Can Happen to Anyone!
In 2020, there were 1,374 accidental drug intoxication deaths in the state of Connecticut; this is a 15.7% increase in overdoses from 2019.
  • 93% involved an opioid
  • 84% involved fentanyl
  • 21% involved a mix of any opioid and benzodiazepines

The infographics below were created from the epidemiological profiles in the Priority Report that was released in June 2021. Click the image to download the PDFs.
National Overdose Awareness Day
is August 31st.
You can honor those who have lost their lives by attending one of the local vigils listed on the right column. If you can't attend in person, you can light a candle in your home or post a tribute online. Here are some other ways to get involved.


Some Ways Accidental Overdoses Can Occur:
  • A person consumes a drug (prescription drug or illicit drug) that contains other substances like fentanyl.
  • A person takes prescription medication that they are prescribed, but they take a higher dose or take it more often than they are supposed to.
  • A person mixes alcohol with other drugs (prescription or illicit).
  • A person mixes benzodiazepines with alcohol or other drugs.
  • A person consumes too much of any drug or alcohol.
  • Using drugs alone.
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Events at a Glance
TONIGHT!
August 25th, 6:30 -7:30 PM
Zoom ID: 924 1546 3709
Registration Deadline is Tomorrow, 8/26!
DMHAS Lunch & Learn Series: 5-Part Series on Personal Development
Five Fridays beginning August 27th
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

E-Cigarette Instagram Posts and Their Youth Appeal
August 26th, 2 PM
Health Equity Planning & Technical Assistance
August 30th, 10 - 11 AM
August 31st, 2 -3 PM

Overdose Awareness Day Candlelight Vigil
August 31st at 7 PM
International Overdose Awareness Day Remembrance Ceremony
August 31st, 11 AM
Community Addiction Awareness Vigil
September 1st, 7 - 8 PM
SAVE THE DATES!


Want to submit an event for us to promote? Send a PDF and/or link with description to info@thehubct.org.

Resource Guides
Download our resource guides to find local treatment agencies and providers. Guides are available in English and Spanish. You can request printed guides.

Support Groups
for a complete list of
support groups
Resources for Teachers, Students & Parents
In May 2021, The Hub participated in Stamford’s Community Mental Health and Wellness Summit. Our planning committee included many organizations and Stamford Public Schools. We came together to discuss the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic on teachers, students, and families. We identified a need to share knowledge and resources, as well as bring together our community and create stronger connections with one another.

As we begin to head back to the classrooms, we wanted to make you aware that these resources are still here for you!

TONIGHT! August 25th, 6:30 - 7:30 PM

Zoom ID: 924 1546 3709
Thursday, August 26, 2021 at 2:30 PM 

This webinar from Mental Health America will discuss:
  • What data says about the youth mental health crisis facing educators; 
  • Why prioritizing students’ physical and emotional safety, security, and well-being matters; and 
  • Techniques you can use to empower students, manage behavior, and cultivate a strong classroom community.
GLSEN Back to School Parents and Caregivers Webinar
Thursday, August 26, 2021,
6 PM

Are you a parent/caregiver to an LGBTQ+ youth? Learn more about our mission and story at GLSEN, as well as how you can encourage your child/youth to participate in our programs, events, and days/weeks of action. You will learn how to maximize GLSEN’s free available resources, program planning, and preparation tips for returning to the school year.
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Navigating Social & Emotional Learning from the Inside Out

In 2017, the EASEL Lab published results from the first phase of this work. The original guide provides comprehensive program profiles and cross-program analyses for 25 SEL programs focused on grades K-5. This revised and expanded second edition extends the focus of the 2017 guide to include PreK programs. It also builds upon the latest research to include an additional focus on equitable and trauma-informed SEL and an expanded set of SEL skills, strategies, and program components. Download the most recent edition.
In the News
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www.nytimes.com
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