SetTheRulesCT Campaign Launched
The
State of Connecticut has launched a statewide media campaign, "Set the
Rules CT," to inform and educate parents about the Social Host laws and
the impact of alcohol on teen brain development.The campaign targets
parents and other adults by providing information
on Connecticut's underage drinking laws and the impact of alcohol on
teenage brain development. The federally funded campaign will be
featured on television, radio and other forms of advertising over the
next three years.National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month
Observed each May by states and communities throughout the country, National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month seeks to involve communities in promoting and supporting effective teen pregnancy prevention initiatives. Human Relations Media has many excellent prevention products to educate your teens - visit their website for more information. Make a purchase before June 30, and receive a 25% discount when you enter code "BEAVD" in the promotion box.
Pledge to Keep Your Kids Safe, Healthy and Drug-Free
Safe Homes/Safe Parties is a statewide initiative developed by Informed Families and implemented by parents of teens and preteens to ensure that drugs, alcohol and cigarettes will not be permitted at parties held in their homes and discourages at parties in the community. Sign the pledge today.I am Unique! I am Woman! Event a Success
Held on April 4 at the Suffield Middle School, the event was a tremendous success this year with 83 people in attendance. This all female event is about building self-esteem, developing stronger decision-making skills and increasing assertiveness to prevent the abuse of alcohol, tobacco, illicit drugs and other risky behaviors.An Open Letter to CASAC's Members
It is with great concern that CASAC's executive director calls on your support to contact your local legislators regarding a very important proposal that the Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services (DMHAS) has made to the legislature. An act has been referred to the Committee on Public Health that would restructure the current RAC format, from 14 RACs to 5 regional territories.In Memoriam: CASAC Board Member and State Rep. Faith McMahon
CASAC lost a good friend and colleague with the passing of State Rep. McMahon. "As a CASAC board member for over six years, she tirelessly partnered with us for the health of our children and the prevention of alcohol, tobacco and other addictive behaviors within our communities," said Mirelle Freedman, CASAC's executive director.
If you are between the ages of 9 and 18, or in grades 6 through 12, CASAC needs your help. Your anonymous participation in our on-line survey will help us determine how successful we've been recently in convincing you and your peers that not smoking, not doing drugs, and not drinking alcohol is best for your health and safety. The survey will only take a couple of minutes. Please take the time to answer these important questions today and sign up for our monthly drawing to win a $20 Target gift certificate.
Survey on Caregiver/Youth Stigmatization
If you, or someone you know is a young person aged 14-25 who has an emotional or mental health condition, or a parent or other caregiver of a child between the ages of 14-25 with an emotional or mental health condition, complete the survey and enter for a chance to win a $25 gift
certificate to Amazon.com. The survey is completely anonymous and takes about 15 minutes.