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MAY 2024 NEWSLETTER

Connecticut Clearinghouse is a library and resource center for information on substance use and mental health disorders, prevention, health promotion and wellness, treatment and recovery, and other related topics.

NATIONAL PREVENTION WEEK: MAY 12-18

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Sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), National Prevention Week is a public education platform showcasing the work of communities and organizations across the country dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of substance misuse prevention and positive mental health. 

Bring your family to the statewide National Prevention Week celebration on Saturday, May 18, from 11:00-3:00 at the CT Science Center!

NPW SOCIAL MEDIA SHAREABLES

Connecticut Clearinghouse developed social media shareables for National Prevention Week, with a theme of "prevention across the lifespan". You can find images online at www.ctclearinghouse.orgn/npw/shareableimages. Please remember to use #preventionhappensherect.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

OBSERVANCES

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has recognized Mental Health Awareness Month (MHAM) every May to increase awareness about the vital role mental health plays in our overall health and well-being and provide resources and information to support individuals and communities who may need mental health support.

Check out SAMHSA's toolkit for social media shareables, promotional materials, and more.

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Resources available at Connecticut Clearinghouse

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Local Campaigns and Resources:


DMHAS ACTION Line


Gizmo 4 Mental Health


Mental Health Connecticut


Mobile Crisis


NAMI CT


OK To Talk About It


Prevent Suicide CT Mental Health Shareables


Toivo


Urgent Crisis Centers


National Campaigns & Resources


988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline


FindTreatment.gov


Love, Your Mind (Adult Mental Health)


NIMH


SAMHSA


Sieze the Awkward (Teen and Young Adult Mental Health)


Sound it Out (Middle School Mental Health)


Veterans Crisis Prevention

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We're looking forward to springtime events. Click here to check our schedule and book the van for your next event!

NEW BOOKS - AVAILABLE SOON

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Search Our Library Catalog to Find Books, Curricula, and DVDs

Contact Connecticut Clearinghouse to order pamphlets & posters, borrow books, ebooks, curricula or DVDs.


We offer mail or pick up. Interlibrary loan is now available. Check with your public library to see if they participate.



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