Summary of CPN (Connecticut Prevention Network) opioid prevetion activities

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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.Wednesday, April 4th, 2018 at 6:19am

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CPN-Connecticut Prevention Network shared APW CT's post.Thursday, March 29th, 2018 at 11:48am

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CPN-Connecticut Prevention NetworkSaturday, March 17th, 2018 at 11:39am

https://www.today.com/video/-smart-drug-abuse-is-focus-of-netflix-documentary-take-your-pills-1187536963956

‘Smart drug’ abuse is focus of Netflix documentary ‘Take Your Pills’

The growing number of college students and young professionals abusing so-called "smart drugs" like Adderall to boost their focus is the topic of a new documentary, "Take Your Pills," produced by NBC special anchor Maria Shriver and her daughter, Christina Schwarzenegger. Maria Shriver reports for T...

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CPN-Connecticut Prevention NetworkFriday, March 16th, 2018 at 3:03am

QPR TOT hosted by Town of Suffield and CASAC

QPR TOT hosted by Town of Suffield

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN? You will learn how to conduct 1.5 hour QPR Gatekeeper training, be given teaching tools geared to increase awareness about suicide risk factors, and learn life-saving suicide prevention strategies.

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CPN-Connecticut Prevention NetworkMonday, March 12th, 2018 at 11:00pm

QPR TOT hosted by Town of Suffield and CASAC

QPR TOT hosted by Town of Suffield

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