Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet This Holiday Season
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 to tell me that my daughter was rummaging through the medicine cabinet. I shook it off as preposterous since she could barely reach the sink […]
The Governor’s Prevention Partnership Kicks Off “Prevention Starts With YOU!” partnership with Hartford Marathon Foundation
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 their “Prevention Starts With YOU!” partnership. Partnership team members welcomed walkers and runners of all ages inside the post-race area, raising awareness of youth substance […]
The Governor’s Prevention Partnership and CBIA Kick Off “Prevention Starts With YOU” Partnership During CBIA’s Annual Meeting
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 in downtown Hartford during CBIA’s 2023 Annual Meeting on Wednesday, November 15. “Prevention Starts With YOU” is a critical initiative that we all need to […]
Navigating Substance Misuse and Supporting Young People During the Holiday Season
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 joy and celebration for some, others find themselves struggling with feelings of sadness, loneliness, and grief. These emotional challenges can sometimes lead to an increase […]
A Parent’s Guide to Safe Trick-or-Treating in Connecticut
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 1900s,’ as the Gen Z-ers refer to it. I can remember the particularly chilly Halloween in 1992 when my mom made me wear my WINTER […]
The Governor’s Prevention Partnership Launches “Prevention Starts With YOU” Initiative
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, will address substance misuse through a public awareness campaign about the vital role adults can play in drug prevention and the distribution of 50,000 drug […]
The Governor’s Prevention Partnership Celebrates Opening of New Office in East Hartford
\The Governor’s Prevention Partnership is thrilled to announce the opening of its new main office at 361 Main Street, a space that reflects the modern, streamlined approach of the organization. The opening party took place on Tuesday, August 8th, and marked a significant step in the Partnership’s ongoing efforts to build statewide capacity to promote […]
U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal Calls on FDA to Ban Flavored Vaping Products During Press Conference Held at Partnership Offices
EAST HARTFORD, CT (8/14/2023) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) held a press conference at The Governor’s Prevention Partnership office in East Hartford, Connecticut, to call on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to take urgent action on banning flavored vaping products. The conference assembled experts, advocates, and youth to shed light on the alarming […]
The Partnership Hires Hannah Granfield-Horton as Director of Strategic Engagement
The Governor’s Prevention Partnership is delighted to announce the appointment of Hannah Granfield-Horton as its new Director of Strategic Engagement. Granfield-Horton will play a key role in diversifying The Partnership’s funding strategy, and launching the organization’s first-ever individual giving campaign, a critical step towards future sustainability of the organization. Granfield-Horton’s role will also include overseeing […]
WATCH: National Prevention Week in Connecticut!
It’s National Prevention Week – the perfect opportunity to get young people involved in prevention from an early age! National Prevention Week (NPW) brings together communities and organizations to raise awareness about the importance of substance use prevention and positive mental health. Supported in Connecticut by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, NPW […]