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 NetworkThursday, June 1st, 2017 at 12:03pm

http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/06/05/the-addicts-next-door

The Addicts Next Door

West Virginia has the highest overdose death rate in the country. Locals are fighting to save their neighbors—and their towns—from destruction.

newyorker.com

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CPN-Connecticut Prevention Network added a new photo.Saturday, May 20th, 2017 at 1:54am

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CPN-Connecticut Prevention Network added a new photo.Friday, May 19th, 2017 at 7:59am

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CPN-Connecticut Prevention Network added a new photo.Friday, May 19th, 2017 at 6:47am

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CPN-Connecticut Prevention NetworkTuesday, May 16th, 2017 at 8:41pm

National Prevention Week. Today's topic, underage drinking.

National Prevention Week. Topics for each day. Click to read on! | CT Prevention Network

National Prevention Week. Topics for each day. Click to read on! Posted by CPNPrevAdmin on May 16, 2017 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

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