Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
Prevention & Health Promotion Unit

Click here to download the DMHAS 2008/2009 Prevention Training Course Catalog (PDF)

The past year the Prevention Division has been involved in many new initiatives that promote prevention and wellness on behalf of Connecticut citizens. Consequently, the name of the unit has changed to Prevention and Health Promotion Unit, which more closely reflects the DMHAS vision of "Healthy People, Health Communities" as well as the goals and objectives ofour activities and programs.

DMHAS continues to make great progression in the implementation of Connecticut's Strategic Prvention Framework (SPF) and its five-step process for addressing underage drinking across the state. The 28 community-based coalitions that participated in on-going Learning Communities, received guidance in developing their community strategic plans. The SPF-funded coaltions will continue to use evidence-based strategies to address underage drinking, including prevalence and related consequences identified in their plans, and will conduct these efforts to assist grantees in working with their communities to implement strategies to address the identified risk factors in their plans.

DMHAS also continues to administer a youth suicide prevention initiative funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Mental Health Services, which includes the development and implementation of comprehenisve, evidence-based youth suicide prevention and early intervention strategies in several high schools and the Connecticut State University System. DMHAS is also excited to be working with the newly-formed Statewide Prescription Drug Task Force as they focus on developing a strategic plan to address the misuse and abuse of prescription medications.
 
On behalf of the DMHAS Prevention Unit, I hope these courses will assist you in your efforts to keep youth and families where you live and work, safe, healthy and substance free. 

Sincerely,
Dianne E. Harnad, MSW
Director of Prevention and Health Promotion Services, DMHAS

The DHMAS 2007/2008 Prevention Training Catalog includes course offerings in the following focus areas:

• Developmentally-Appropriate Prevention Programming: Adult Specific
• Alcohol, Tobacco, other Drugs Specific
• Culturally Appropriate Services for Special Populations
• Developmentally Appropriate Prevention Programming: Across the Life Span
• Early Childhood
• Ethics
• Mental Health
• Prevention Basics
• Violence Prevention
• Youth Development and Youth Leadership

Continuing Education Credits

The Connecticut Certification Board, Inc. (CCB) has approved all classes for Prevention Professional Certification Credits.
 
The Consultation Center has requested Continuing Education Credits (CEC) hours from the National Association of Social Workers/Connecticut Chapter (NASW/CT).