International Overdose Awareness Day: August 31

International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died from overdose, and acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left behind.

Overdose Resources

Two milligrams of fentanyl can be lethal depending on a person’s body size, tolerance and past usage. DEA analysis has found counterfeit pills ranging from .02 to 5.1 milligrams (more than twice the lethal dose) of fentanyl per tablet.

August 21 is National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day

Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is up to 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine. It is a major contributor to fatal and nonfatal overdoses in the U.S.1

What to do if you think someone is overdosing

It may be hard to tell whether a person is high or experiencing an overdose. If you aren’t sure, treat it like an overdose—you could save a life.

Call 911 Immediately.
Administer naloxone, if available.
Try to keep the person awake and breathing.
Lay the person on their side to prevent choking.
Stay with the person until emergency assistance arrives.

Learn more

FREE NARCAN Trainings

The Hub: Behavioral Health Action Organization for Southwestern CT offers free NARCAN trainings every month. The training will teach you how to recognize the signs of an opioid overdose and administer the opioid overdose reversal drug Naloxone.

Coalition Updates

New Problem Gambling & Gaming Webpage

Greenwich Together launched a new webpage filled with information and local resources on problem gambling and gaming. Help us spread the news!.

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SAVE THE DATE

Are you interested in hearing what our 2023 survey results have shown? Save the date for our community presentation coming this fall. More information to come.

Youth Survey Gaming Video

Check out another video of our youth survey results series. Hear what our survey found around gaming and some tips from Zarah Hillman one of our local Greenwich youth!

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Back-to-School Tips for Families

Before it's time to head back to school, use these tips to help ensure your child has a safe, healthy and happy year.

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PEER TO PEER SUICIDE PREVENTION

By: TOM LARNERD

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM EDT

According to the CDC, 4 out of 5 teens considering suicide show some signs of their intentions whether it be verbal or behavioral. This is why The Hope Squad is dedicated to training teens to recognize those signs and provide peers with the help and tools they need when they are at their most vulnerable. Join us for our September 12th webinar to learn how Peer to Peer Suicide Prevention can increase resilience and improve the mental health of our teens.

MAKING THE INTERNET SAFE

By: SARAH KIMMEL

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM EDT

Discover how to protect your family from your biggest technology concerns like malware, inappropriate content, and the time spent on technology.

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