SUBSTANCE MISUSE
Drug-Free Communities Grant
HCC secured a Drug Free Communities Grant in late 2019 which can only be used in the prevention of youth alcohol, tobacco, marijuana and other illicit drug use in the Town of Hartford. This grant is awarded over five years to community coalitions to strengthen the infrastructure among local partners to create and sustain a reduction in local youth substance use.
Alcohol and Drug Prevention Resources
Adolescence is a critical time for preventing drug addiction as early use of drugs increases a person’s chances of becoming addicted. Drugs change the brain—and this can lead to addiction and other serious problems. So, preventing early use of drugs or alcohol may go a long way in reducing these risks.
​General Resources
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Vermont’s Good Samaritan Law: An Interview with Erica A. Marthage, Esq.
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VT Municipal Regulation of Alcohol and Tobacco and Alcohol and Tobacco Advertising
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Prescription Drug Boxes
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7 Vital Conditions for Health & Well-Being – Community Commons
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Words Matter – how to change the way we talk about Addiction
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For Teens
For Parents and other Adults
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10 Strategies to Prevent Your Young Person from Using Drugs | Get Smart About Drugs
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Charlotte's Web: Addiction Resource Guide for Parents (thanks Stella!)
Drug Information
Mental Health
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At-Risk Children and Adolescents—At Risk of What – The New Circle
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Serious Mental Illness | SMI Adviserfor providers and families
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A Link Between Substance Abuse and Suicide Rates | SoCal Sunrise Recovery
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Give an Hour – Giving hope to military members and families
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Caring.com - Help for Older Adults Experiencing Loneliness and Isolation
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