Summary of CPN (Connecticut Prevention Network) opioid prevetion activities

Posted by CPNPrevAdmin on Feb 14, 2017 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

CPN-Connecticut Prevention Network

What is the Connecticut Prevention Network? The Connecticut Prevention Network (CPN) is an association of the state’s 13 community partnership Regional Action Councils (RACs) that work to provide your community with education, training and advocacy for substance abuse prevention. What We Do -Provide your community with education, training, and advocacy for substance abuse prevention and behavioral health. -Inventory community resources to address substance abuse and behavioral health issues. -Identify gaps in services and changes to community environments. -Design/develop/implement programs to fill identified gaps in services. -Reduce the negative effects of substance abuse and related risky behaviors on youth and the community. How We Do It -Mobilize government leaders, mental health/substance abuse professionals, law enforcement, schools, faith organizations and youth. -Advocate for wellness and health promotion across all 169 cities and towns. -Tailor prevention strategies to meet each community's specific needs. -Leverage funds for local initiatives and grant collaboration. -Assess community data to gain additional resources to meet prevention needs across the state of Connecticut.

CPN-Connecticut Prevention Network shared APW CT's post.Friday, August 18th, 2017 at 3:54am

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CPN-Connecticut Prevention Network shared APW CT's post.Friday, August 18th, 2017 at 3:53am

APW CT

Alliance for Prevention & Wellness partnering with the town of Oxford to combat the opioid crisis.

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CPN-Connecticut Prevention NetworkTuesday, August 15th, 2017 at 1:25pm

Great job by the NHPD!!!
http://fox61.com/2017/08/14/husband-and-wife-cops-prevent-suicidal-woman-from-leaping-off-new-haven-high-rise/

Husband and wife cops prevent suicidal woman from leaping off New Haven high rise

NEW HAVEN -- Roughly 80 current New Haven police officers have received conflict intervention training. And one woman is thrilled that two officers in particular are among those with the specialty skills. On July 30, a 24-year-old New Haven woman was drinking heavily on the rooftop of the 16-story…

fox61.com

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CPN-Connecticut Prevention Network shared American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's post.Thursday, August 3rd, 2017 at 11:26pm

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Walk to raise funds and awareness for AFSP's vision to create a world without suicide

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CPN-Connecticut Prevention Network shared American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - Northern Connecticut Chapter's post.Monday, July 31st, 2017 at 7:54am

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - Northern Connecticut Chapter

WALK WITH US THIS FALL IN BRISTOL, HARTFORD AND POMFRET!

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