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 […]
Let’s Make Every Day Drug Take Back Day
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
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 […]
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 […]