PROJECT: OPIOID AWARENESS
International Overdose Awareness Day Event: Hidden in Plain Sight
Hidden in Plain Sight is a presentation for adults and parents to raise awareness of signs that may point to risky adolescent behaviors. Open to adults only, this program recreates a mock teenagers bedroom that parents, grandparents, educators, caregivers and other adults can explore to identify hidden drug paraphernalia, and warning signs associated with drug or alcohol abuse by a teen. As part of the program, Prevention Specialists guide attendees, explain various substance use trends, and identify signs and symptoms to watch for. Prevention Specialists provide guidance for initiating conversations with teens about substance abuse, and local resource information. Stratford Police Department will provide real life examples of what they are finding.
Resources:
The Hub - Mental Health, Prevention, Treatment, Recovery, Narcan trainings
https://www.thehubct.org/
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States. Also the home of the Connecticut Suicide Advisory Board.
https://www.preventsuicidect.org/get-help/ct-988/
Turning Point CT - was developed by young people in Connecticut who are in recovery from mental health and substance use issues.
https://turningpointct.org/
LiveLoud - DMHAS funded recovery supports
https://liveloud.org/
DMHAS Bed Availability - The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services provides a number of state-funded inpatient beds for mental health and addiction treatment for eligible residents.
https://portal.ct.gov/dmhas/programs-and-services/finding-services/dmhas-bed-availability
Addiction Services - https://www.ctaddictionservices.com/
Recovery Network of Programs - mission is to provide comprehensive care and expert recovery services to any individual or family on their journey to restore hope, health, and healing.
https://recovery-programs.org/
You Think You Know - an educational campaign to raise awareness of counterfeit drugs causing overdose deaths in the state of Connecticut.
https://www.youthinkyouknowct.org/
Medication Drop Box - Available 24/7 in the Stratford Police Department Lobby