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# The Governor's Prevention Partnership

Building statewide capacity to prevent underage drinking and substance use and builds strategic alliances to promote the overall well-being of Connecticut’s future workforce.

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## Posts

- [The Partnership Blog](https://gppct.org/the-partnership-blog/)
- [Governor’s Prevention Partnership Announces Recipients of Mentoring Grants](https://gppct.org/governors-prevention-partnership-announces-recipients-of-mentoring-grants/) - By Jamil Ragland, Connecticut News Junkie https://ctnewsjunkie.com/2024/06/25/governors-prevention-partnership-announces-recipients-of-mentoring-grants/ Representatives for the Governor’s Prevention Partnership, lawmakers, and mentors gathered Tuesday at the Legislative Office Building to announce the recipients of awards from the Connecticut Mentoring Fund. The program is administered by the Governor’s Prevention Partnership, which issued a competitive request for proposals (RFP) this spring. Funding was
- [Governor's Prevention Partnership Celebrates Neha Shanavas for Outstanding Youth Leadership](https://gppct.org/7973-2/) - The Governor’s Prevention Partnership (GPP) proudly announces that Neha Shanavas, a member of their Youth Advisory Board has been honored nationally with the prestigious Outstanding Youth Leader Award from CADCA. CADCA’s Outstanding Youth Leader Award recognizes a youth leader who has made significant strides in prevention within their community. This recognition was celebrated at CADCA’s
- [Governor’s Prevention Partnership Offers Support in Drug Use Prevention](https://gppct.org/governors-prevention-partnership-offers-support-in-drug-use-prevention/) - Kelly Juleson (GPP Co-President) and Neha Shanavas (GPP Youth Advisory Board and Speakers Bureau) joined Fox61 News Host Symphonie Privett to discuss GPP’s work and focus for the 2025 Connecticut Legislative Session. Kelly and Neha recently attended the 2025 CADCA Summit in Washington, D.C., where Neha received national recognition for her prevention efforts in Connecticut.
- [Hartford Courant: Q&A with Co-Presidents of Connecticut Governor’s Prevention Partnership](https://gppct.org/hartford-courant-qa-with-co-presidents-of-connecticut-governors-prevention-partnership/) - Kelly Juleson and Roland Harmon, co-presidents of the Governor’s Prevention Partnership, recently answered some questions about their organization’s mission and efforts to educate and mentor young people about the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse. 1) Prevention is part of your organization’s name. What does prevention mean to you and the people you serve? Prevention
- [Mohegan Partners with Governor’s Prevention Partnership to Enhance Community Wellness and Prevention Efforts](https://gppct.org/mohegan-partners-with-governors-prevention-partnership-to-enhance-community-wellness-and-prevention-efforts/) - HARTFORD, CONN. – [December 16, 2024] – The Mohegan Tribe, Mohegan Sun, and the Governor’s Prevention Partnership have announced a partnership to foster community wellness and mentoring to combat substance misuse within our communities. This collaboration aims to leverage the strengths of both organizations to develop innovative prevention programs, enhance educational outreach and build a
- [35 Years Strong: The Power of Community, Commitment, and Care](https://gppct.org/35-years-strong-thanksgiving2024/) - 35 Years Strong: The Power of Community, Commitment, and CareThe holiday season is a time of gratitude, hope and community. It’s a moment to reflect on the people who inspire us and the opportunities we have to lift others up. This year, as we’ve celebrated The Partnership’s 35th Anniversary, I find myself persuaded by so
- [October is Prevention Month](https://gppct.org/october-is-prevention-month/) - October is Prevention Month: Time to Mobilize to Protect Our Young People from Substance MisuseAs we recognize October as National Youth Substance Use Prevention Month, it’s more important than ever to raise awareness about the dangers of substance misuse and empower families to protect young people from these risks. With a growing number of illegal online
- [Governor’s Prevention Partnership Teams Up with Several Communities to Mark ‘National Night Out’ on Tuesday, August 6](https://gppct.org/governors-prevention-partnership-teams-up-with-several-communities-to-mark-national-night-out-on-tuesday-august-6/) - GPP to participate in events in Hartford, New Haven, New London, South Windsor and Waterbury HARTFORD, CONN. – [August 2, 2024] – As cities and towns across the country take part in this year’s National Night Out—a program dedicated to building relationships between law enforcement and the communities they protect and serve—The Governor’s Prevention Partnership
- [Governor’s Prevention Partnership and Legislators Spotlight Importance of Drug Takeback and Deactivation Programs](https://gppct.org/governors-prevention-partnership-and-legislators-spotlight-importance-of-drug-takeback-and-deactivation-programs/) - 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 to call for action to fight drug misuse and abuse and spotlight the availability of drug disposal methods accessible throughout the state. [LINK TO CT-N
- [The Governor's Prevention Partnership Urges Lawmakers to Pass Co-Prescribed Opioid Disposal Legislation](https://gppct.org/the-governors-prevention-partnership-urges-lawmakers-to-pass-co-prescribed-opioid-disposal-legislation/) - 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 PERSONAL OPIOID DRUG DEACTIVATION AND DISPOSAL SYSTEMS AND THE OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUND" — set for a public hearing with Connecticut General Assembly on Tuesday, February
- [Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet This Holiday Season](https://gppct.org/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 Launches "Prevention Starts With YOU" Initiative](https://gppct.org/the-governors-prevention-partnership-launches-prevention-is-you-campaign/) - 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 Kicks Off “Prevention Starts With YOU!” partnership with Hartford Marathon Foundation](https://gppct.org/the-governors-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](https://gppct.org/the-governors-prevention-partnership-and-cbia-kick-off-prevention-starts-with-you-partnership-during-cbias-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
- [National Mentoring Month 2023](https://gppct.org/national-mentoring-month-2023/) - Happy National Mentoring Month! As we celebrate the power of mentoring to transform the lives of young people, it's important to remember that now, more than ever, youth need support and guidance. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on the mental health of young people. According to the Centers for Disease Control and
- [Let's Make Every Day Drug Take Back Day](https://gppct.org/drug-take-back-day-op-ed/) - By: Kelly Juleson, Co-President Today is National Drug Take Back Day - a day that serves as a crucial reminder for communities across America to safely dispose of unwanted, unused, or expired prescription medications. But why should we limit our drug disposal to just twice a year? With the right tools and resources, we can
- [Opinion: Protecting Connecticut's Youth in the Era of Legal Cannabis](https://gppct.org/opinion-protecting-connecticuts-youth-in-the-era-of-legal-cannabis/) - By: Kelly Juleson, Co-President The opening of adult-use cannabis dispensaries in Connecticut marks a significant change in our state. This is the first time that cannabis is being sold legally to adults in Connecticut, and with this change comes a responsibility for all of us to ensure that it is used responsibly. Now more than
- [WATCH: National Prevention Week in Connecticut!](https://gppct.org/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
- [The Partnership Hires Hannah Granfield-Horton as Director of Strategic Engagement](https://gppct.org/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
- [The Governor’s Prevention Partnership Celebrates Opening of New Office in East Hartford](https://gppct.org/ribbon-cutting/) - \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
- [Navigating Substance Misuse and Supporting Young People During the Holiday Season](https://gppct.org/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](https://gppct.org/a-parents-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
- [U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal Calls on FDA to Ban Flavored Vaping Products During Press Conference Held at Partnership Offices](https://gppct.org/flavored_vaping_ban/) - 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 Creative Media Design Academy: A Special Summer Experience](https://gppct.org/the-creative-media-design-academy-a-special-summer-experience/) - The Creative Media Design Academy, based at the Union Baptist Church in Hartford, CT is described as a unique and special summer experience. Its mantra as stated in the initials: Community, Mentorship, Development, and Achievement. Trevor Beauford, Church Pastor, teamed up with Matthew Rivera, Program Manager, to develop and implement this initiative in its first summer
- [Creative Mentoring Feature: Fueling Minds Mentoring Program](https://gppct.org/creative-mentoring-feature-fueling-minds-mentoring-program-2/) - The Windsor Public Schools’ Fueling Minds Mentoring Program is launching a new virtual mentoring initiative, using the techniques and guidance that The Governor's Prevention Partnership established at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although it began informally ten years ago, "Fueling Minds Mentoring" has recently undergone a major revamping process. Last year, the program drafted plans to
- [Creative Mentoring Feature: Fueling Minds Mentoring Program](https://gppct.org/creative-mentoring-feature-fueling-minds-mentoring-program/) - The Windsor Public Schools’ Fueling Minds Mentoring Program is launching a new virtual mentoring initiative, using the techniques and guidance that The Governor's Prevention Partnership established at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although it began informally ten years ago, "Fueling Minds Mentoring" has recently undergone a major revamping process. Last year, the program drafted plans to
- [The Governor’s Prevention Partnership Announces Five New Elections to Board of Directors](https://gppct.org/the-governors-prevention-partnership-announces-five-new-elections-to-board-of-directors/) - The Governor’s Prevention Partnership is pleased to announce five new members were elected to its Board of Directors. Ryan McEleney, SVP, Director of HR Analytics & Technology at Webster Bank, Andrea Williams, Executive Director of ConnectiKids Inc., Lakisha Jordan, Corporate Responsibility Officer at KeyBank, Brendan McCarthy, Advisory Senior Manager at blumshaprio, and Sindhu Natarajan, President
- [Parenting for Prevention](https://gppct.org/parenting-for-prevention/) - For most of my life, March was my least favorite month of the year. It is this long in-between between winter and spring where most time is spent longing for either. All that changed eight years ago when I became a mom on March 19, 2014. March soon skyrocketed from the worst month of the
- [Are you a mentor... and don't even know?](https://gppct.org/are-you-a-mentor-and-dont-even-know/) - Today is “Thank Your Mentor Day!” It’s a day to reflect on the people who have positively influenced our lives and helped us become the best versions of ourselves. I never had a formal mentor, but I have had many people who acted like one, even though we may not have realized it at the

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- [Home](https://gppct.org/) - Become a MENTOR! A caring adult can make all the difference in a young person’s choices around substance use. Your connection can be their key to prevention. Make your mark – become a mentor today! Sign Up Today! The Governor’s Prevention Partnership builds statewide capacity to prevent underage drinking and substance use and builds strategic
- [Resources](https://gppct.org/resources/) - Resources The Partnership is committed to providing up-to-date, evidence-based, and accessible resources to all Connecticut youth and caring adults.An informed community is a safe community. These resources are provided completely free of charge for viewing and download. Occasionally, we may ask for some basic contact information to access some resources. This is to ensure that
- [Mentoring](https://gppct.org/resources/mentoring-resources/) - Mentoring Mentoring can be simple: one caring adult showing up for a young person. When youth feel supported, they gain confidence, build new skills, make safer choices, and stay more motivated in school and in life. Mentors aren’t superheroes — they’re listeners, cheerleaders, and steady voices young people can count on.MENTOR Connecticut, an initiative of
- [The Connecticut Mentoring Fund](https://gppct.org/resources/mentoring-resources/ct-mentoring-fund/) - The Connecticut Mentoring Fund Funding information coming soon. For immediate help email Mentoring@GPPCT.org The Governor’s Prevention Partnership builds statewide capacity to prevent underage drinking and substance use and builds strategic alliances to promote the overall well-being of Connecticut’s future workforce. Donate Today
- [Training for Mentoring Programs](https://gppct.org/resources/mentoring-resources/mentoring-training/) - Training for Mentoring Programs No-Cost Mentoring Training and Consultation Services The Governor’s Prevention Partnership provides mentoring programs and youth development professionals with the knowledge and resources needed to help young people thrive. By collaborating with The Governor’s Prevention Partnership, you will learn how to harness mentoring best practices and cutting-edge research to create a vibrant
- [Enhancing Mentoring](https://gppct.org/what-we-do/enhancing-mentoring/) - Enhancing Mentoring Mentoring is incredibly important for young people. It’s more than just offering advice; it’s about being a reliable figure they can trust and look up to. This relationship helps young individuals develop life skills, boosts their confidence, and provides them with a sense of direction. Additionally, mentoring serves as a protective factor against
- [Our Board of Directors](https://gppct.org/our-board-of-directors/) - Our Board of Directors Officers Hon. Ned Lamont, Co-Chair – Governor, State of ConnecticutJoseph F. Brennan, Co-Chair – Retired President and CEO, CBIADonna Collins, Vice-Chair – Donna Collins ConsultingPaul Mounds, Jr., Vice-Chair – Vice President, Corporate and Community Alliances, Yale New Haven HealthE. Andrea Williams, Secretary – Executive Director, ConnectiKids Members Christine Cappiello – Senior Director, Government Relations, Anthem Blue Cross & Blue ShieldChris
- [2025 Governor's Celebration](https://gppct.org/governors-celebration-2/) - Join Governor Lamont and The Governor’s Prevention Partnership in celebrating the Connecticut businesses, public agencies, and community leaders who work every day to help young people thrive. Purchase Tickets! By supporting this annual fundraising event, your company is making an investment in mentoring and prevention programs that equip youth with the skills, support, and confidence
- [Mentoring-Info-Session](https://gppct.org/mentoring-info-session/) - Listen, Guide, Inspire! Learn More About Mentoring Are you ready to make an impact? Join our Info Session and learn all about what it means to be a mentor and how to become a mentor and positively impact the lives of young people in your community.Hear from Mentees and Mentors directly, get your questions answered
- [Become a Mentor](https://gppct.org/get-involved/become-a-mentor/) - Become a Mentor Connecticut’s need for mentors has never been greater. As many as 1 in 3 young people in our state could benefit from having a mentor.Fill out the form below to sign up, and our team will connect you with a program in your area! Virtual and in-person opportunities are available. Stories of
- [Our Team](https://gppct.org/our-team/) - Our Team Harvey Director of Goodness (DOG) Email 860.276.7903 Aristede Hill Regional Program Manager Email 860.757.3579 Ashlyn Lower Associate Director, Marketing & Communications Email 860.276.7903 Brittany Baines Associate Director, Program Partnerships & Capacity Building Email 860.386.8761 Deborah Lake, CPS Director, Learning & Quality Implementation Email 860.757.3585 Kelly Juleson Co-President & Chief External Affairs Officer Email
- [Training and Coaching Menu](https://gppct.org/training-and-coaching-menu/) - Training & Coaching Menu Why Work with Us?We provide interactive training and coaching to prevent youth substance use, strengthen mentoring, elevate youth voices, support mental health, and empower families and communities. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, reach out. We can tailor solutions to meet your needs. CEUs are available through the Connecticut
- [E3: Engage, Encourage, Empower](https://gppct.org/what-we-do/youth-empowerment/e3/) - E3: Engage, Encourage, Empower ABOUT E3 E3 is an initiative of The Governor’s Prevention Partnership, supporting an alcohol and drug free lifestyle among youth and increasing skills for healthy decision-making behavior. The program addresses drinking and substance use through self-exploration, reflection, learning, and support in a safe environment. E3 can be customized to meet individual
- [Prevention Pouch ES](https://gppct.org/prevention-pouch-es/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_image src=”https://gppct.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/GPP-DMHAS-Web-Banner-SPANISH.jpg” alt=”Deterra Pouches Can Save a Life” title_text=”GPP-DMHAS-Web-Banner-SPANISH” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_fullwidth_image][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#fffae9″ custom_padding=”16px||19px|||” border_width_top=”17px” border_color_top=”#fbd32e” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”17px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#e97943″ text_font_size=”18px” header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_text_align=”center” header_2_font_size=”30px” header_3_font=”|700|||||||” text_orientation=”center” max_width=”750px” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”||-2px|||” text_font_size_tablet=”18px” text_font_size_phone=”16px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”] ¿SABÍA QUE…? Los jóvenes cuyos padres
- [Prevention Pouch EN](https://gppct.org/prevention-pouch-en/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_image src=”https://gppct.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/GPP-DMHAS-Web-Banner_optimized.jpg” alt=”Deterra Pouches Can Save a Life” title_text=”GPP-DMHAS-Web-Banner_optimized” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_fullwidth_image][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#fffae9″ custom_padding=”16px||19px|||” border_width_top=”17px” border_color_top=”#fbd32e” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”17px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#e97943″ text_font_size=”18px” header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_text_align=”center” header_2_font_size=”30px” header_3_font=”|700|||||||” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”||-2px|||” text_font_size_tablet=”18px” text_font_size_phone=”16px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”] DID YOU KNOW? Young people whose parents talk
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- [E3: Engage, Encourage, Empower](https://gppct.org/e3materials/)
- [Sustainability Summit](https://gppct.org/sustainability-summit/) - Sustainability Summit for Mentoring Providers, Youth Serving Organizations, Prevention Partners, and Fatherhood Programs December 4, 2024 12:30PM – 4:05PM Connecticut Hospital Association 110 Barnes Road, Wallingford, CT 06492 AGENDA 12:30 – 1:00 PMLunch and NetworkingConnect with fellow leaders, share insights, and build meaningful relationships. Select from a buffet of hearty lunch options.1:00 – 1:30 PMWelcome
- [Trainings & Events](https://gppct.org/trainings-events/) - Trainings & Events
- [Future Prevention Leaders](https://gppct.org/what-we-do/youth-empowerment/future-prevention-leaders/) - 2025 Digital Program Book Future Prevention Leaders FPL 2025 - Celebrating CT's YouthTuesday, June 24th Welcome to the Future Prevention Leaders Youth Conference! This transformative annual event is designed to empower high school-aged leaders in Connecticut and equip them with the knowledge, skills, and connections to become champions of substance use prevention and wellness.Join us
- [Who We Are](https://gppct.org/about-us/who-we-are/) - Who We Are Our Mission The Governor’s Prevention Partnership builds statewide capacity to prevent underage drinking and substance use and builds strategic alliances to promote the overall well-being of Connecticut’s future workforce. Our Vision Young people across the State of Connecticut will be thriving in their families, schools, communities, and personal lives as a result
- [Internship Opportunities](https://gppct.org/careers/internship-opportunities/) - Internship Opportunities Intern at The Partnership Exciting opportunities exist for interns here at The Partnership! Students will have hands on experiences in program development, evaluation, research, event planning, communications, and more. These opportunities are intended to supplement a student’s education by providing real work assignments in a fast-paced non-profit organization. For more information, view our
- [Terms & Conditions](https://gppct.org/terms-and-conditions/) - Terms & Conditions Donation Refund Policy We are grateful for your donation and support of our organization. If you have made an error in making your donation or change your mind about contributing to our organization please contact us at communications@gppct.org. Refunds are returned using the original method of payment. If you made your donation
- [Privacy Policy](https://gppct.org/about-us/privacy-policy/) - Privacy Policy This privacy policy has been compiled for The Governor’s Prevention Partnership, a nonprofit organization based in East Hartford, Connecticut, USA. It’s intended to help those who are concerned with how their ‘Personally Identifiable Information’ (PII) is being used online. Please read our privacy policy carefully to understand how we collect, use, protect, or
- [Terms & Conditions - Demo](https://gppct.org/terms-conditions-demo/) - Terms & Conditions – Demo Donation Refund Policy We are grateful for your donation and support of our organization. If you have made an error in making your donation or change your mind about contributing to our organization please contact us at communications@gppct.org. Refunds are returned using the original method of payment. If you made
- [Privacy Policy - Demo](https://gppct.org/about-us/privacy-policy-demo/) - Privacy Policy – Demo This privacy policy has been compiled for The Governor’s Prevention Partnership, a nonprofit organization based in East Hartford, Connecticut, USA. It’s intended to help those who are concerned with how their ‘Personally Identifiable Information’ (PII) is being used online. Please read our privacy policy carefully to understand how we collect, use,
- [Contact Us](https://gppct.org/contact-us/) - Contact Us We love hearing from you. Please submit any questions, suggestions, or general feedback in the space below along with your name and e-mail address. We appreciate your comments or concerns and will respond to them as soon as possible. Thank you. Learn more on our Privacy Policy page and Term & Conditions (links
- [Prevention Starts With You](https://gppct.org/resources/substance-misuse-prevention/opioids-and-prescription-drug-safety/prevention-starts-with-you/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. Prevention Starts With You The Partnership, along with partner organizations and agencies in the region, will distribute 50,000 conversation starters and drug deactivation and disposal pouches to residents of Greater Hartford and New Haven through September of
- [School-Based Mentoring: A Daily Difference](https://gppct.org/what-we-do/school-based-mentoring-a-daily-difference/) - Our Mission The Governor’s Prevention Partnership is dedicated to expanding and enhancing mentoring programs to empower young people through mentor-mentee relationships. We provide comprehensive training and personalized technical assistance on school-based mentoring to school administrators, staff, and volunteer mentors. These efforts support successful mentoring programs during the school day supporting improved student outcomes. Our public
- [What We Do](https://gppct.org/what-we-do/) - What We Do The Governor’s Prevention Partnership is dedicated to reducing youth substance use and promoting healthy communities. Using data-informed prevention strategies, we provide training to young people and adults on the dangers of substance use, including the risks associated with different substances and the long-term effects on physical and mental health.Through a series of
- [Refer a Mentee](https://gppct.org/refer-a-mentee/) - Refer a Mentee Do you know a young person in Connecticut who could benefit from having a mentor? Whether it’s a neighbor, a family member, or a student you work with, you can make a significant difference in their life by referring them to mentoring.To refer a mentee, click the link below to the MentorMeCT
- [MentorMeCT (Mentee Referral Portal)](https://gppct.org/what-we-do/mentormect/) - MentorMeCT (Mentee Referral Portal) Connecting Young People with Positive Role Models As we navigate the ongoing challenges of the pandemic, it’s more important than ever for young people to have positive role models in their lives. Mentoring can provide a valuable source of support and guidance for young people as they navigate the stresses and
- [Take Your Free Mentor Personality Quiz!](https://gppct.org/what-kind-of-mentor-are-you-quiz/) - Take Your Free Mentor Personality Quiz! Complete the Test Be yourself and answer honestly to find out your mentor personality type. Get Your Detailed Results Learn how your mentor personality type influences how you communicate and help others. Unlock Your Potential Get information on live mentoring info sessions and hear from mentors and mentees. Notice:
- [Become a Partner](https://gppct.org/get-involved/become-a-partner/) - Become a Partner in Prevention! We need your support to continue our mission, and respond to emerging issues that threaten our children. We must all work together to protect young people from the dangers of drugs and alcohol, and to ensure that Connecticut’s youth are well prepared to join tomorrow’s workforce. Please consider making an
- [Join Our Team](https://gppct.org/get-involved/join-our-team/) - Join Our Team The Governor’s Prevention Partnership is seeking dedicated and skilled individuals to join our team in fulfilling our mission: preventing youth substance use and promoting positive outcomes for young people across Connecticut. Our work involves equipping and empowering organizations, communities, and families, and we’re looking for professionals who share our commitment to this
- [H.E.R. Summit](https://gppct.org/resources/mentoring-resources/her-summit/) - August 17, 2024 8:30AM – 3:30PM Southern Connecticut State University 345 Fitch St, New Haven, CT 06515 Join Us for a Day of Wellness and Resiliency! Hosted by The Governor’s Prevention Partnership and MENTOR as part of the Black and Brown Girls National Movement, this summit aims to ignite the fire within every girl to
- [Greater Hartford Mentoring Collaborative](https://gppct.org/resources/mentoring-resources/mentoring-collaboratives/greater-hartford-mentoring-collaborative/) - Greater Hartford Mentoring Collaborative The Greater Hartford Mentoring Collaborative is a network of youth mentoring programs serving the Greater Hartford area. Working together, the Collaborative members share resources, expertise, and knowledge to support one another in better serving the young people they work with. The Governor’s Prevention Partnership convenes and facilitates the monthly meetings as
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- [National Mentoring Month](https://gppct.org/resources/mentoring-resources/national-mentoring-month/) - National Mentoring Month January is National Mentoring Month!We invite you to join us in celebrating the incredible difference a caring adult can make in the life of a young person. Whether you’re already a mentor or considering becoming one, there’s no better time to get involved. Get Involved Every young person deserves a champion –
- [Donate](https://gppct.org/donate/) - Donate There are many ways to give! We need your support to continue our mission and address the evolving challenges facing our youth. Together, we can promote positive youth outcomes and safeguard young people from the risks associated with drugs and alcohol, ensuring that Connecticut’s youth are well-equipped to contribute to tomorrow’s workforce. Please consider
- [Test Home Page](https://gppct.org/test-home-page/) - Learn More Connect to YOUTH! A caring adult can make all the difference in a young person’s choices around substance use. Your connection can be their key to prevention. Make your mark – become a mentor today! The Governor’s Prevention Partnership builds statewide capacity to prevent underage drinking and substance use and builds strategic alliances
- [Project NIA](https://gppct.org/resources/mentoring-resources/project-nia/) - Project NIA In Partnership with New Haven Public Schools, we created the state’s first mentee-referral portal specifically for New Haven students! The portal connected young people to mentoring programs in the New Haven area, where they could be matched with caring adults. Supported by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), the portal
- [Vaping and Tobacco](https://gppct.org/resources/substance-misuse-prevention/tobacco-and-e-cigs/) - Vaping and Tobacco As nicotine-carrying products in their evolving myriad forms continue to be a problem for our young people, The Partnership is committed to providing resources and support for parents and other caring adults who want to talk to young people about the dangers of this habit. E-cigarettes deliver harmful nicotine that can lead to
- [Cannabis](https://gppct.org/resources/substance-misuse-prevention/cannabis/) - Cannabis Although adult-use cannabis is now legal in Connecticut, it is still illegal for people under the age of 21 to use it, and for good reason. Just because something is legal doesn’t mean it’s safe.Studies have found that cannabis impacts the developing brain, impairing judgment, memory, and coordination. It also can have negative effects
- [Alcohol](https://gppct.org/resources/substance-misuse-prevention/alcohol/) - Alcohol Alcohol use remains one of the greatest dangers facing youth today. The COVID-19 pandemic led to an increase in drinking among adults, and an increase of alcohol in the home, putting youth at risk. The Centers for Disease Control reports that alcohol-related deaths spiked a staggering 26% in the first year of the pandemic.Parents
- [Substance Misuse Prevention](https://gppct.org/resources/substance-misuse-prevention/) - Substance Misuse Prevention With rising opioid overdoses, increasingly potent forms of cannabis, the persistent dangers caused by alcohol use, and the mental health crisis created by COVID-19, Connecticut’s need for prevention has never been greater.The Partnership is committed to both creating our own resources and amplifying the work of other experts in the field to
- [Opioids and Prescription Drug Safety](https://gppct.org/resources/substance-misuse-prevention/opioids-and-prescription-drug-safety/) - Opioids and Prescription Drug Safety With the opioid epidemic evolving, prevention has never been more important. The rise of fentanyl across the country, and here in Connecticut, has created new and deadly dangers for young people. In 2021 alone, Connecticut had over 1,350 confirmed deaths due to opioid-related overdoses, with more than four out of
- [Por Los Niños](https://gppct.org/resources/substance-misuse-prevention/por-los-ninos/) - Por Los Niños Did you know that simply talking to your child about substance use and alcohol makes them less likely to use?Welcome to the official Por Los Niños: Preventing Youth Substance Abuse program page! The Por Los Niños program aims at empowering Hartford parents through a bilingual and interactive approach to learning! The program
- [Advocacy and Partnerships](https://gppct.org/what-we-do/advocacy-and-partnerships/) - Advocacy and Partnerships At The Governor’s Prevention Partnership, we are dedicated to raising awareness about the crucial need for youth prevention in Connecticut. Our commitment to our state’s young people goes beyond our programs and events; we are tireless advocates for their wellbeing, safety, and future. Advocacy For Youth We remain steadfast advocates for the
- [Families and Communities](https://gppct.org/what-we-do/families-and-communities/) - Families and Communities If there’s one thing we know for sure, it’s that prevention against youth substance use is a collective effort involving not only individuals but entire communities and families. Our approach is deeply embedded in community engagement and family empowerment.First and foremost, we offer prevention trainings for caring adults – a series of
- [Our Partners](https://gppct.org/about-us/our-partners/) - Our Partners Our Private Partners Accounting Resources Inc. Anthem Anthem Foundation Aquarion Water Company AVNA Boehringer Ingelheim CBIA Cigna Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast ConnectiCare CVS Health Deterra Di Dia Diversity Consulting Group LLC Fiducient Advisors Fox 61 & CW20 Gaffney, Bennett and Associates Goodwin University GSB Hartford Foundation for Public Giving JBIT Solutions Jeffrey Daniels Consulting
- [Youth Advisory Board](https://gppct.org/what-we-do/youth-empowerment/youth-advisory-board/) - Youth Advisory Board ABOUT THE YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD Regular Prevention-Focused Meetings The Youth Advisory Board convenes regularly throughout the year to support all youth who are actively involved in the work of their Local Prevention Councils* (LPC) and/or coalitions. Board meetings provide a forum for youth members to garner peer feedback regarding local community initiatives,
- [Youth Empowerment](https://gppct.org/what-we-do/youth-empowerment/) - Youth Empowerment At the core of our mission is an unwavering belief in youth empowerment as a catalyst for substance use prevention. We understand that young people are not just beneficiaries of our work but active contributors – capable of steering their peers towards safer and healthier choices in a way adults might not achieve.
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- [Greater New Haven Mentoring Collaborative](https://gppct.org/resources/mentoring-resources/mentoring-collaboratives/greater-new-haven-mentoring-collaborative/) - Greater New Haven Mentoring Collaborative The Greater New Haven Mentoring Collaborative is a local network of mentoring programs, faith-based organizations, and local health, academic, and other youth service providers working with underserved area youth. Participants collaborate intentionally to share resources specific to mentor recruitment and training and receive technical assistance to strengthen the individual mentoring
- [Stamford Mentoring Collaborative](https://gppct.org/resources/mentoring-resources/mentoring-collaboratives/stamford-mentoring-collaborative/) - Stamford Mentoring Collaborative The Stamford Mentoring Collaborative is a network comprised of collaborative partners, community stakeholders, faith–based organizations, local health, academic, and other youth–serving organizations working together to support quality mentoring experiences for all Stamford youth. Participating programs have identified a common agenda, including sharing resources for mentor recruitment and training, as well as receiving
- [Greater New London Mentoring Collaborative](https://gppct.org/resources/mentoring-resources/mentoring-collaboratives/greater-new-london-mentoring-collaborative/) - Greater New London Mentoring Collaborative The Greater New London Mentoring Collaborative is a growing network of mentoring programs and other youth service providers working together to better serve the young people in their care. The Collaborative frequently meets to discuss shared challenges, opportunities for collaboration, and promising practices in mentoring. The Governor’s Prevention Partnership convenes
- [Mentoring Collaboratives](https://gppct.org/resources/mentoring-resources/mentoring-collaboratives/) - Mentoring Collaboratives Since 2017 The Governor’s Prevention Partnership has been leading the way in building mentoring capacity across Connecticut through the creation of regional Mentoring Collaboratives. These collaboratives create collective impact by pooling resources and expertise to achieve greater outcomes than any single organization could hope to accomplish on its own.The collaboratives work to increase
- [MentorMeCT](https://gppct.org/resources/mentoring-resources/mentormect/) - MentorMeCT In an ever-changing and challenging world, it’s crucial for young people to have someone to look up to, learn from, and lean on. Yet, as many as 1 in 3 young people in Connecticut find themselves in need of a mentor but don’t have one. Mentoring isn’t just about guidance – it’s about connection,
- [MentorMeCT](https://gppct.org/what-we-do/mentor-me-ct/) - Did you know that simply talking to your child about substance use and alcohol makes them less likely to use?Welcome to the official Por Los Niños: Preventing Youth Substance Abuse program page! The Por Los Niños program aims at empowering Hartford parents through a bilingual and interactive approach to learning! The program allows Hartford parents
- [Drug Deactivation and Disposal](https://gppct.org/what-we-do/drug-deactivation-and-disposal/) - Drug Deactivation and Disposal The Youth Advisory Board convenes regularly throughout the year to support all youth who are actively involved in the work of their Local Prevention Councils* (LPC) and/or coalitions. Board meetings provide a forum for youth members to garner peer feedback regarding local community initiatives, drive the group’s annual scope of work
- [NMRC](https://gppct.org/what-we-do/nmrc/) - NMRC The Youth Advisory Board convenes regularly throughout the year to support all youth who are actively involved in the work of their Local Prevention Councils* (LPC) and/or coalitions. Board meetings provide a forum for youth members to garner peer feedback regarding local community initiatives, drive the group’s annual scope of work through the examination
- [Greater Bridgeport Mentoring Collaborative](https://gppct.org/resources/mentoring-resources/mentoring-collaboratives/greater-bridgeport-mentoring-collaborative/) - Greater Bridgeport Mentoring Collaborative Previously known as the Mentoring Institute, the Greater Bridgeport Mentoring Collaborative has been active since 2009.Currently, the following mentoring programs are members:ACE Mentor ProgramFamily ReEntryNorwalk Mentor ProgramBig Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern ConnecticutChild & Family Guidance CenterCommPACTSchool Volunteer Association of BridgeportStratford School-Based Mentoring ProgramsCouncil of Churches of Greater BridgeportJ-ConnectLifeBridge Community Services100
- [Virtual Mentoring](https://gppct.org/resources/resource-packs/virtual-mentoring/) - Virtual Mentoring Request the Virtual Mentoring Resource Pack! Mentoring is at the core of our prevention work. It is a protective factor for … etc Resources Home Mentoring Resources Training and Technical Assistance for Mentoring Programs Mentoring Collaboratives Resources Home Mentoring Resources Training and Technical Assistance for Mentoring Programs Mentoring Collaboratives The Governor’s Prevention Partnership
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- [Meeting of The Greater Bridgeport Mentoring Collaborative](https://gppct.org/training/meeting-of-the-greater-bridgeport-mentoring-collaborative-6/) - Join us for a meeting of The Greater Bridgeport Mentoring Collaborative. This is a recurring meeting on the third Wednesday of the month to discuss the state of mentoring in Greater Bridgeport. Contact Info Aristede Hill Aristede.Hill@preventionworksct.org 860.757.3605
- [Meeting of The Greater Bridgeport Mentoring Collaborative](https://gppct.org/training/meeting-of-the-greater-bridgeport-mentoring-collaborative-5/) - Join us for a meeting of The Greater Bridgeport Mentoring Collaborative. This is a recurring meeting on the third Wednesday of the month to discuss the state of mentoring in Greater Bridgeport. Contact Info Aristede Hill Aristede.Hill@preventionworksct.org 860.757.3605
- [Meeting of The Greater Bridgeport Mentoring Collaborative](https://gppct.org/training/meeting-of-the-greater-bridgeport-mentoring-collaborative-4/) - Join us for a meeting of The Greater Bridgeport Mentoring Collaborative. This is a recurring meeting on the third Wednesday of the month to discuss the state of mentoring in Greater Bridgeport. Contact Info Aristede Hill Aristede.Hill@preventionworksct.org 860.757.3605
- [Meeting of The Greater Bridgeport Mentoring Collaborative](https://gppct.org/training/meeting-of-the-greater-bridgeport-mentoring-collaborative-3/) - Join us for a meeting of The Greater Bridgeport Mentoring Collaborative. This is a recurring meeting on the third Wednesday of the month to discuss the state of mentoring in Greater Bridgeport. Contact Info Aristede Hill Aristede.Hill@preventionworksct.org 860.757.3605
- [Orientation to Mentoring](https://gppct.org/training/orientation-to-mentoring/) - You have made a wonderful and very important decision in choosing to become a mentor. If you’ve reached this conclusion, you’ve done enough research to have an idea how different each mentoring situation can be. Most of us have had a teacher, supervisor, or coach who has been a mentor to us and made a
- [Recognizing and Addressing Burnout](https://gppct.org/training/recognizing-and-addressing-burnout/) - Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. It occurs when you feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and unable to meet constant demands … and can leave you feeling devoid of motivation and beyond caring. In this session, participants will have the opportunity to identify specific signs of
- [Meeting of the Greater Hartford Mentoring Collaborative](https://gppct.org/training/meeting-of-the-greater-hartford-mentoring-collaborative-2/) - Join us for a meeting of The Greater Hartford Mentoring Collaborative. This is a recurring meeting on the third Tuesday of the month from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. to discuss the state of mentoring in Greater Harford. Contact Info Aristede Hill Aristede.Hill@preventionworksct.org 860.757.3605
- [Meeting of The Greater Bridgeport Mentoring Collaborative](https://gppct.org/training/meeting-of-the-greater-bridgeport-mentoring-collaborative-2/) - Join us for a meeting of The Greater Bridgeport Mentoring Collaborative. This is a recurring meeting on the third Wednesday of the month to discuss the state of mentoring in Greater Bridgeport. Contact Info Aristede Hill Aristede.Hill@preventionworksct.org 860.757.3605
- [The Essentials Training: A Curriculum for People Who Mentor Black and Latino Young Men and Boys](https://gppct.org/training/the-essentials-training-a-curriculum-for-people-who-mentor-black-and-latino-young-men-and-boys-2/) - NEW DATE: This training has been rescheduled from 3/22 and 3/23 to a one-day event on June 10th. Registration is still open. *Please Note: This is a two-part training. Both days begin at 1:00 p.m. - the provided registration link will allow you to register for both sessions simultaneously.* Move mentors beyond cultural competence and
- [June Meeting of The Youth Advisory Board](https://gppct.org/training/june-meeting-of-the-youth-advisory-board/) - This meeting is intended for members of the Youth Advisory Board, Youth Advisory Board advisors, and invited special guests. The Youth Advisory Board convenes regularly throughout the year to support all youth who are actively involved in the work of their Local Prevention Councils (LPC) and/or coalitions. Board meetings provide a forum for youth members
- [Elements of Effective Practice for Mentoring™ Standard 5: Monitoring and Support & Standard 6: Closure](https://gppct.org/training/elements-of-effective-practice-for-mentoring-standard-5-monitoring-and-support-standard-6-closure/) - Elements of Effective Practice for Mentoring™ Standard 5: Monitoring and Support & Standard 6: Closure Match monitoring is an essential component of successful mentoring programs and fulfills a variety of needs. Checking in with mentors, mentees, and parents on a regular basis is an important tool for risk management and has been found to lead
- [Elements of Effective Practice for Mentoring™ Standard 4: Matching and Initiating](https://gppct.org/training/elements-of-effective-practice-for-mentoring-standard-4-matching-and-initiating/) - Elements of Effective Practice for Mentoring™ Standard 4: Matching and Initiating Creating an effective and enduring mentoring relationship begins with the matching of a mentor and mentee and formally establishing the mentoring relationship. Mentoring programs should have a comprehensive plan for matching and initiating mentoring relationships that address all the Benchmarks of this Standard. Learning
- [Having Crucial Conversations](https://gppct.org/training/having-crucial-conversations/) - Productive conflict and conflict resolutions are essential skills when working with or on behalf of young people. However, conflict can only be productive if we have the tools to address it proactively, courageously, and clearly. In a world that prefers to construct walls, how can we build bridges? Join us for this upcoming webinar with
- [Meeting of the Greater Hartford Mentoring Collaborative](https://gppct.org/training/meeting-of-the-greater-hartford-mentoring-collaborative/) - Join us for a meeting of The Greater Hartford Mentoring Collaborative. This is a recurring meeting on the third Tuesday of the month from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. to discuss the state of mentoring in Greater Harford. Contact Info Aristede Hill Aristede.Hill@preventionworksct.org 860.757.3605
- [Engaging and Motivating Others](https://gppct.org/training/engaging-and-motivating-others/) - With stressed-out diverse teams, internal, and external partners, we are constantly challenged to find ways to reach our goals through others when everyone feels some level of depletion. How can we foster engagement and increase intrinsic motivation in these trying times? The solution is to implement the tools of compassion, connection, and curious listening to
- [Supporting Grief & Loss with Empathy & Compassion](https://gppct.org/training/supporting-grief-loss-with-empathy-compassion/) - Participants will explore how feelings of loss and grief are understandable emotional responses to the Coronavirus pandemic, as well as other difficult life events. The group will discuss how increasing one’s sense of empathy and compassion can provide important balance during uncertain times. (This training will address supporting mentors, mentees, and mentoring staff when their
- [Friday Forums - Peer Mentoring: A Look into the Potential](https://gppct.org/training/friday-forums-peer-mentoring-a-look-into-the-potential/) - Have you been thinking of ways to recruit more mentors? What does the research tell us about the benefits of peer mentoring? How can college and high school students be engaged to mentor younger youth? Join us for this training to unlock the possibilities of peer mentoring and increase mentoring opportunities for young people! Contact
- [Racial Differences in School Suspensions and Expulsions](https://gppct.org/training/racial-differences-in-school-suspensions-and-expulsions/) - Snapchat, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube. Youth are inundated by information, and not all of it is real. Recent surveys done by Commonsense Media and Statistics indicate that young people are more likely to get their news from celebrities, influencers, and personalities than news organizations. This training will address strategies that parents, mentors, and other supportive adults
- [The Essentials Training: A Curriculum for People Who Mentor Black and Latino Young Men and Boys](https://gppct.org/training/the-essentials-training-a-curriculum-for-people-who-mentor-black-and-latino-young-men-and-boys/) - NEW DATE: This training has been rescheduled from 3/22 and 3/23 to 4/12 and 4/13. Registration is still open. *Please Note: This is a two-part training. Both days begin at 1:00 p.m. - the provided registration link will allow you to register for both sessions simultaneously.* Move mentors beyond cultural competence and towards an integration
- [Elements of Effective Practice for Mentoring™ Standard 1: Recruitment](https://gppct.org/training/elements-of-effective-practice-for-mentoring-standard-1-recruitment/) - Elements of Effective Practice for Mentoring™ Standard 1: Recruitment Recruiting mentors is one of the most significant challenges facing mentoring programs. Mentors’ unfulfilled expectations can lead to a premature ending to a mentoring relationship. However, a clear and concise recruitment plan can make a significant difference. This training will equip program coordinators with the skills
- [April Meeting of The Youth Advisory Board](https://gppct.org/training/april-meeting-of-the-youth-advisory-board/) - This meeting is intended for members of the Youth Advisory Board, Youth Advisory Board advisors, and invited special guests. The Youth Advisory Board convenes regularly throughout the year to support all youth who are actively involved in the work of their Local Prevention Councils (LPC) and/or coalitions. Board meetings provide a forum for youth members
- [Meeting of The Greater Bridgeport Mentoring Collaborative](https://gppct.org/training/meeting-of-the-greater-bridgeport-mentoring-collaborative/) - Wednesday, April 20, 2022 3:00 pm4:00 pm Register Here! Join us for a meeting of The Greater Bridgeport Mentoring Collaborative. This is a recurring meeting on the third Wednesday of the month to discuss the state of mentoring in Greater Bridgeport. Contact Info Aristede Hill Aristede.Hill@preventionworksct.org 860.757.3605

## Partners

- [State Education Resource Center - School-Based Center for Prevention, Education and Advocacy](https://gppct.org/partners/state-education-resource-center-school-based-center-for-prevention-education-and-advocacy/)
- [Prevention Training and Technical Assistance Service Center](https://gppct.org/partners/prevention-training-and-technical-assistance-service-center/)
- [Center for Prevention Evaluation and Statistics](https://gppct.org/partners/center-for-prevention-evaluation-and-statistics/)
- [UConn Health](https://gppct.org/partners/uconn-health/)
- [Boehringer Ingelheim](https://gppct.org/partners/behringer-ingelheim/)
- [Western Connecticut Coalition](https://gppct.org/partners/western-connecticut-coalition/)
- [Amplify CT](https://gppct.org/partners/amplify-ct/)
- [SERAC](https://gppct.org/partners/serac/)
- [Alliance for Prevention and Wellness](https://gppct.org/partners/alliance-for-prevention-and-wellness/)
- [The Hub: Behavioral Health Action Organization for Southwestern CT](https://gppct.org/partners/the-hub-behavioral-health-action-organization-for-southwestern-ct/)
- [MIddletown Connecticut](https://gppct.org/partners/middletown-connecticut/)
- [New Haven Public Schools](https://gppct.org/partners/new-haven-public-schools/)
- [Connecticut Clearinghouse](https://gppct.org/partners/connecticut-clearinghouse/)
- [CADCA](https://gppct.org/partners/cadca/)
- [Xerox](https://gppct.org/partners/xerox/)
- [Whittlesey Forward Advising](https://gppct.org/partners/whittlesey-forward-advising/)
- [Shipman & Goodwin LLC](https://gppct.org/partners/shipman-goodwin-llc/)
- [Robert & Margaret Patricelli Family Foundation, Inc.](https://gppct.org/partners/robert-margaret-patricelli-foundation/)
- [RTX](https://gppct.org/partners/rtx/)
- [AVNA](https://gppct.org/partners/avna/)
- [Mohegan Sun](https://gppct.org/partners/mohegan-sun/)
- [Miranda Creative](https://gppct.org/partners/miranda-creative/)
- [Hartford Foundation for Public Giving](https://gppct.org/partners/hartford-foundation-for-public-giving/)
- [Fox 61 & CW20](https://gppct.org/partners/fox-61-and-cw20/)
- [Di Dia Diversity Consulting Group LLC](https://gppct.org/partners/di-dia-diversity-consulting-group-llc/)
- [R. C. Bigelow Inc.](https://gppct.org/partners/c-bigelow-inc/)
- [Partnership to End Addiction](https://gppct.org/partners/partnership-to-end-addiction/)
- [MENTOR](https://gppct.org/partners/mentor/)
- [Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration](https://gppct.org/partners/substance-abuse-and-mental-health-services-administration/)
- [Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention](https://gppct.org/partners/office-of-juvenile-justice-and-delinquency-prevention/)
- [The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven](https://gppct.org/partners/the-community-foundation-for-greater-new-haven/)
- [Jeffrey Daniels Consulting](https://gppct.org/partners/jeffrey-daniels-consulting/)
- [JBIT Solutions](https://gppct.org/partners/jbit-solutions/)
- [Gaffney, Bennett and Associates](https://gppct.org/partners/gaffney-bennett-and-associates/)
- [Fiducient Advisors](https://gppct.org/partners/fiducient-advisors/)
- [Anthem Foundation](https://gppct.org/partners/anthem-foundation/)
- [Accounting Resources Inc.](https://gppct.org/partners/accounting-resources-inc/)
- [Yale New Haven Health](https://gppct.org/partners/yale-new-haven-health/)
- [GSB](https://gppct.org/partners/gsb/)
- [Deterra](https://gppct.org/partners/deterra/)
- [Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast](https://gppct.org/partners/coca-cola-beverages-northeast/)
- [M&T Bank](https://gppct.org/partners/mt-bank/)
- [Trinity College](https://gppct.org/partners/trinity-college/)
- [Aquarion Water Company](https://gppct.org/partners/aquarion-water-company/)
- [CT Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services](https://gppct.org/partners/ct-department-of-mental-health-and-addiction-services/)
- [Anthem](https://gppct.org/partners/anthem/)
- [CBIA](https://gppct.org/partners/cbia/)
- [Cigna](https://gppct.org/partners/cigna/)
- [ConnectiCare](https://gppct.org/partners/connecticare/)
- [CVS Health](https://gppct.org/partners/cvs-health/)
- [Goodwin University](https://gppct.org/partners/goodwin-university/)
- [Mentor Consulting Group](https://gppct.org/partners/mentor-consulting-group/)
- [Pitney Bowes](https://gppct.org/partners/pitney-bowes/)
- [Travelers](https://gppct.org/partners/travelers/)
- [Webster Bank](https://gppct.org/partners/webster-bank/)
- [Yale University](https://gppct.org/partners/yale-university/)

## Resources

- [Drug Free CT](https://gppct.org/resource_posts/drug-free-ct/)
- [Future Prevention Leaders](https://gppct.org/resource_posts/future-prevention-leaders/)
- [Vape Free CT](https://gppct.org/resource_posts/vape-free-ct/)
- [MentorMeCT](https://gppct.org/resource_posts/mentor-me-resource/)
- ["Talk. They Hear You."® Campaign](https://gppct.org/resource_posts/talk-they-hear-you-campaign/)
- [Project NIA](https://gppct.org/resource_posts/project-nia/)
- [Know Ur Vape](https://gppct.org/resource_posts/know-ur-vape/)
- [Youth-Initiated Mentoring Toolkit](https://gppct.org/resource_posts/youth-initiated-mentoring-toolkit/)
- [Por Los Niños](https://gppct.org/resource_posts/por-los-ninos/)
- [Youth Empowerment](https://gppct.org/resource_posts/youth-empowerment/)
- [Youth Advisory Board](https://gppct.org/resource_posts/youth-advisory-board/)
- [Virtual Mentoring Resource Pack](https://gppct.org/resource_posts/virtual-mentoring-resource-pack/)
- [Substance Misuse Prevention](https://gppct.org/resource_posts/substance-misuse-prevention/)
- [Stamford Mentoring Collaborative](https://gppct.org/resource_posts/stamford-mentoring-collaborative/)
- [Prioritize Prevention Under New Legalization Laws](https://gppct.org/resource_posts/prioritize-prevention-under-new-legalization-laws/)
- [Opioid Misuse: The Truth](https://gppct.org/resource_posts/opioid-misuse-the-truth/)
- [Opioid and Prescription Drug Resources](https://gppct.org/resource_posts/opioid-and-prescription-drug-resources/)
- [Mentoring](https://gppct.org/resource_posts/mentoring/)
- [Mentor Recruitment](https://gppct.org/resource_posts/mentor-recruitment/)
- [Learning the ABCs of BAC](https://gppct.org/resource_posts/learning-the-abcs-of-bac/)
- [Keeping Our Children Safe - What Caring Adults Need to Know About Fentanyl](https://gppct.org/resource_posts/keeping-our-children-safe-what-caring-adults-need-to-know-about-fentanyl/)
- [Helping Young People Process Current Events](https://gppct.org/resource_posts/helping-young-people-process-current-events/)
- [Greater Hartford Mentoring Collaborative](https://gppct.org/resource_posts/greater-hartford-mentoring-collaborative/)
- [Greater New London Mentoring Collaborative](https://gppct.org/resource_posts/greater-new-london-mentoring-collaborative/)
- [Greater New Haven Mentoring Collabroative](https://gppct.org/resource_posts/greater-new-haven-mentoring-collabroative/)
- [Greater Bridgeport Mentoring Collaborative](https://gppct.org/resource_posts/greater-bridgeport-mentoring-collaborative/)
- [Families and Communities](https://gppct.org/resource_posts/families-and-communities/)
- [Alcohol and Our Developing Brain](https://gppct.org/resource_posts/alcohol-and-our-developing-brain/)
- [Enhancing Mentoring](https://gppct.org/resource_posts/enhancing-mentoring/)
- [E3: Engage, Encourage, Empower](https://gppct.org/resource_posts/e3-engage-encourage-empower/)
- [Cannabis Resources](https://gppct.org/resource_posts/cannabis-resources/)
- [Cannabis Fact or Myth Handout](https://gppct.org/resource_posts/cannabis-fact-or-myth-handout/)
- [Cannabis and the Body](https://gppct.org/resource_posts/cannabis-and-the-body-handout/)
- [Alcohol Resources](https://gppct.org/resource_posts/alcohol-resources/)
- [Advocacy and Partnerships](https://gppct.org/resource_posts/advocacy-and-partnerships/)
- [6 Tips for Mentors to Recognize and Respond to Microaggressions](https://gppct.org/resource_posts/6-tips-for-mentors-to-recognize-and-respond-to-microaggressions/)
- [Check The Source!](https://gppct.org/resource_posts/check-the-source/)
- [Mentor Trainings](https://gppct.org/resource_posts/mentor-trainings/)
- [2022 School-Based Mentoring Showcase Playlist](https://gppct.org/resource_posts/2022-school-based-mentoring-showcase-playlist/)
- [2021 CT Mentoring Summit Playlist](https://gppct.org/resource_posts/2021-ct-mentoring-summit-playlist/)
- [Become a Mentor!](https://gppct.org/resource_posts/become-a-mentor/)
- [Tobacco and E-Cigs Resources](https://gppct.org/resource_posts/tobacco-and-e-cigs-resources/)
- [Results from the Annual National Youth Tobacco Survey (2022)](https://gppct.org/resource_posts/results-from-the-annual-national-youth-tobacco-survey-2022/)
- [Vapes are Trash](https://gppct.org/resource_posts/vapes-are-trash/)
- [21 for a Reason](https://gppct.org/resource_posts/21-for-a-reason/)
- [Natural High](https://gppct.org/resource_posts/natural-high/)
- [Partnership to End Addiction](https://gppct.org/resource_posts/partnership-to-end-addiction/)
- [TRUTH](https://gppct.org/resource_posts/truth/)
- [Breath of Stress Air](https://gppct.org/resource_posts/breath-of-stress-air/)
- [The Youth Mentoring Action Network](https://gppct.org/resource_posts/the-youth-mentoring-action-network/)
- [MENTOR](https://gppct.org/resource_posts/mentor/)
- [The Center for Evidence-Based Mentoring](https://gppct.org/resource_posts/the-center-for-evidence-based-mentoring/)
- [Recognizing Accidental Cannabis Ingestion](https://gppct.org/resource_posts/recognizing-accidental-cannabis-ingestion/)
- [How to Safely Dispose of Cannabis and Cannabis Products](https://gppct.org/resource_posts/how-to-safely-dispose-of-cannabis-and-cannabis-products/)
- [How to Safely Store Cannabis in Your Home](https://gppct.org/resource_posts/how-to-safely-store-cannabis-in-your-home/)
- [Connecticut Clearinghouse - Opioids](https://gppct.org/resource_posts/connecticut-clearinghouse-opioids/)
- [LiveLOUD](https://gppct.org/resource_posts/liveloud/)
- [211 - Substance Use](https://gppct.org/resource_posts/211-substance-use/)
- [NORA Saves](https://gppct.org/resource_posts/nora-saves/)
- [Substance Use Disorder Walk-In Assessment Centers](https://gppct.org/resource_posts/substance-use-disorder-walk-in-assessment-centers/)
- [DrugFreeCT.org](https://gppct.org/resource_posts/drugfreect-org/)
- [Voluntary NonOpioid Directive (Opioid Opt-Out)](https://gppct.org/resource_posts/voluntary-nonopioid-directive-opioid-opt-out/)
- [Naloxone Pharmacies](https://gppct.org/resource_posts/naloxone-pharmacies/)
- [Local Drug Collection Boxes](https://gppct.org/resource_posts/local-drug-collection-boxes/)
- [You Think You Know](https://gppct.org/resource_posts/you-think-you-know/)
- [One Pill Can Kill](https://gppct.org/resource_posts/one-pill-can-kill/)
- [A Parent’s Guide to Opioid Use Prevention](https://gppct.org/resource_posts/a-parents-guide-to-opioid-use-prevention/)

## Categories

- [Uncategorized](https://gppct.org/category/uncategorized/)
- [Op-Ed](https://gppct.org/category/op-ed/)

## Tags

- [op-ed](https://gppct.org/tag/op-ed/)
- [Press-Release](https://gppct.org/tag/press-release/)
- [tv interview](https://gppct.org/tag/tv-interview/)
- [Prevention Is You](https://gppct.org/tag/prevention-is-you/)
- [news](https://gppct.org/tag/news/)
- [CDS](https://gppct.org/tag/cds/)
- [Mohegan](https://gppct.org/tag/mohegan/)
- [Sponsor](https://gppct.org/tag/sponsor/)
- [Partner](https://gppct.org/tag/partner/)

## Partner Types

- [Private Partner](https://gppct.org/partner_type/private-partner/)
- [Public Partner](https://gppct.org/partner_type/public-partner/)
- [RBHAS](https://gppct.org/partner_type/rbhas/)

## resources

- [Cannabis](https://gppct.org/resource_category/cannabis/)
- [Substance Misuse Prevention](https://gppct.org/resource_category/substance-misuse-prevention/)
- [Opioids](https://gppct.org/resource_category/opioids/)
- [External Resource](https://gppct.org/resource_category/external-resource/)
- [Internal Resource](https://gppct.org/resource_category/internal-resource/)
- [Parent-Focused](https://gppct.org/resource_category/parent-focused/)
- [Activity-Based Resource](https://gppct.org/resource_category/activity-based-resource/)
- [Spanish](https://gppct.org/resource_category/spanish/)
- [General Non-Specific Substance Misuse Prevention](https://gppct.org/resource_category/general-non-specific-substance-misuse-prevention/)
- [Mentoring](https://gppct.org/resource_category/mentoring/)
- [MENTOR-National](https://gppct.org/resource_category/mentor-national/)
- [Smoking-Vaping](https://gppct.org/resource_category/smoking-vaping/)
- [va](https://gppct.org/resource_category/va/)
- [Alcohol](https://gppct.org/resource_category/alcohol/)
- [substance-misuse-umbrella-page](https://gppct.org/resource_category/substance-misuse-umbrella-page/)
- [Mentoring: Provider Oriented](https://gppct.org/resource_category/mentoring-provider-oriented/)
- [Mentoring: Mentor Recruitment](https://gppct.org/resource_category/mentoring-mentor-recruitment/)
- [Mentoring Collaboratives](https://gppct.org/resource_category/mentoring-collaboratives/)
- [Resouce Page Breakout Links: Substance Misuse](https://gppct.org/resource_category/resouce-page-breakout-links-substance-misuse/)
- [Resource Page Break Out Links: Mentoring](https://gppct.org/resource_category/resource-page-break-out-links-mentoring/)
- [Partnership Initiatives: Substance Misuse Prevention](https://gppct.org/resource_category/partnership-initiatives-substance-misuse-prevention/)
- [Prevention Strategy: Youth Empowerment](https://gppct.org/resource_category/prevention-strategy-youth-empowerment/)
- [Prevention Strategy Teasers](https://gppct.org/resource_category/prevention-strategy-teasers/)
- [Prevention Strategy > Enhancing Mentoring](https://gppct.org/resource_category/prevention-strategy-enhancing-mentoring/)
- [Mentoring: Mentor Oriented](https://gppct.org/resource_category/mentoring-mentor-oriented/)
- [SAMHSA](https://gppct.org/resource_category/samhsa/)