Governor’s Prevention Partnership and Legislators Spotlight Importance of Drug Takeback and Deactivation Programs
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National Drug Takeback Day on Saturday, April 27 HARTFORD, CONN. – [April 22, 2024] – A coalition of legislators and advocates came together at the Legislative Office Building today […]
The Governor’s Prevention Partnership Urges Lawmakers to Pass Co-Prescribed Opioid Disposal Legislation
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EAST HARTFORD, Conn. (February 26, 2024) – The Governor’s Prevention Partnership (GPP), announced its endorsement of a recently raised bill through the Insurance and Real Estate Committee — “AN ACT CONCERNING […]
Embrace Your Legacy: Become a Mentor for Black and Brown Youth
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By: Roland Harmon, Partnership Co-President As Black History Month draws to a close, we pause not just to reflect on the struggles and triumphs of the past and diaspora, but […]
Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet This Holiday Season
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By: Kelly Juleson, Partnership Co-President Several years ago, we were at a family Christmas party and my then-four-year-old was using the restroom. The party host hurriedly came over to me […]
The Governor’s Prevention Partnership Kicks Off “Prevention Starts With YOU!” partnership with Hartford Marathon Foundation
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More than 1,600 people turned out for Sunday’s CLA Blue Back Mitten Run 5K in West Hartford, where The Governor’s Prevention Partnership and the Hartford Marathon Foundation officially kicked off […]
The Governor’s Prevention Partnership and CBIA Kick Off “Prevention Starts With YOU” Partnership During CBIA’s Annual Meeting
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The Governor’s Prevention Partnership and the Connecticut Business and Industry Association officially kicked off their “Prevention Starts With YOU” partnership in front of more than 800 people at the Marriott […]
Navigating Substance Misuse and Supporting Young People During the Holiday Season
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By: Roland Harmon, Partnership Co-President As the holiday season approaches, it’s important to recognize that this time of year can be challenging for many people. While it’s a season of […]
A Parent’s Guide to Safe Trick-or-Treating in Connecticut
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By: Kelly Juleson, Partnership Co-President Trick or treating is a rite of passage for many Connecticut youth. It was one of my favorite nights of the year in the ‘late […]
The Governor’s Prevention Partnership Launches “Prevention Starts With YOU” Initiative
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The Governor’s Prevention Partnership announced the launch of the “Prevention Starts With You” on Monday at the Legislative Office Building. This landmark initiative, the first of its kind in Connecticut, […]
Celebrating Black Owned Businesses:
A Beacon of Hope For Young People
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August is “Celebrating Black Owned Business Month.” Every community thrives when its businesses and individuals come together with a shared mission. One mission close to our hearts at The Governor’s […]