January 2026:
CATCH My Breath is a youth e-cigarette and vaping prevention program focused on grades 5-12.  In the accompanying video, you will learn what schools and parents should know about the dangers of vaping  and how to promote a vape-free lifestyle  to the kids in your life. Click  here for the video: ​     vimeo.com/566147399?fl=pl&fe=ti  #ParentsasPartnersinPrevention
December 2025:
The holidays can be a tough time for those struggling with mental health and substances, especially youth. Take a look at this guide to help teens stay vape free during the holiday season! #ParentsasPartnersinPrevention
https://blog.shapeamerica.org/2022/12/tips-to-help-teens-stay-nicotine-free-during-the-holidays-and-all-year-long/
November  2025:
Do you know what’s in your medicine cabinet?
On Wednesday, November 5th, Guilford D.A.Y. and the Guilford Police Department are collaborating on a Medication Take Back Day. If you or anyone you know have unused or old medications lying around, come dispose of them safely at the Guilford Police Department between 12-3 PM. This would also be an opportunity to learn about safe storage and disposal options and get safe storage and disposal resources like lock boxes and Deterra pouches.
Hope to see you there! #ParentsasPartnersinPrevention
October 2025:
If you weren't able to make it to the first screening of Can't Look Away, please register for the second screening! It is a powerful and moving film about the dangers of social media and teen mental health.   #ParentsasPartnersinPrevention   @ Madison Youth and Family Services
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September 2025:
Bear In Mind: Tough Talks Go Better With A Slice!
Check out our page to find tips and tricks on how to talk to your kids about safety around substances. http://www.itsworthitguilford.org/bear-in-mind-tough...
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August 2025:
More partners have joined us! Come to the Guilford Town Green between 12-2pm on Wednesday August 27th to support our Guilford Overdose Awareness Day Event!
We come together as a community to take action on overdose, reduce stigma, and provide a safe space for those struggling with overdose related loss.
Our event partners:
Guilford DAY   -    Guilford Youth & Family Services    -   Town of Guilford  -    East Shore District Health Department    -   APT Foundation    -   The Connection    -   BHcare   -    New Beginning Recovery Houses   -   Carelon
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July 2025: 
Join us Monday, August 4th    for a community Meet and Greet! This event will be at Guilford Youth and Family Services (36 Graves Avenue) at 6pm. There will be refreshments, games, and coalition information. #ParentsasPartnersinPrevention 
June 2025:  
The National Alliance for Drug Endangered Children (Substance Exposed Children, CT) goal is to break generational cycles of substance misuse, reduce childhood trauma, and improve the overall health and well-being of children, families and communities across the U.S.​   ​www.nationaldec.org
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May 2025:
Our Vaping 101 Presentation is Tuesday, May 13th at 7:00 PM at the Guilford Free Library Meeting Room. We are thrilled to have Dr. Camenga and Dr. Perri of Yale School of Medicine sharing the latest in vaping trends among youth. This DAY Week event is FREE and open to all community members. Please share the attached flyer around and invite anyone who may be interested! We hope to see you there! #ParentsasPartnersinPrevention
April 2025:
"Inside the Teen Mind: Cannabis Facts for Parents and Teens" is an eye-opening session that bridges scientific research with practical understanding. This engaging training provides evidence-based insights about cannabis and adolescent brain development in an accessible, judgment-free environment. #parentsaspartnersinprevention
Reserve your spot today to join this important conversation about youth health and development! Sponsored by DMHAS.  www.eventbrite.com/e/inside-the-teen-mind-cannabis-facts-for-parents-and-teens-tickets-1302031373889?aff=oddtdtcreator&mc_eid=fb8c6ca479&mc_cid=b3f833181d
March 2025:
#parentsaspartnersinprevention Where are your kids getting vapes? Teen vaping is a continued concern in Connecticut with youth finding many ways to access nicotine, even though it is illegal to sell to those under 21. https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/.../vape-stores.../3437258/ Southington STEPS Coalition
January 2025:
#ParentsasPartnersinPrevention In this impactful webinar with Parents Against Vaping (PAVe), Operation Parent will uncover the health risks of youth vaping, shed light on the tobacco industry's tactics and trends for marketing to youth, and acquire practical strategies for essential conversations with your child or the youth you work with. Whether you're a parent, guardian, or closely involved with young individuals, join Operation Parent in their mission to protect the next generation and stand against youth vaping.
December 2024: 
Building Resilience Against Peer Pressure and Substance Use: Prevention Science in Action - Supporting Families & Schools in Raising Healthy Kids #parentsaspartnersinprevention
Virtual Webinar by Operation Parent
Wednesday, Dec. 11th at 1:00 PM
Register Here:  operationparent.webinargeek.com/prevention-science-in-action-supporting-families-schools-in-raising-healthy-kids?cst=email&mc_cid=dd89430117&mc_eid=c36e04b1a8&fbclid=IwY2xjawG-omNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHVcV6yZXtcF__NrllbD_wfpbdOo1Fnjo7sjymLFjuGYYCpYejjHpoYWhow_aem_ca7UU1dMGqG6gEjksi7LCA
November 2024:   
Parents, check out this ADAPT webinar about the role of parenting in youth substance use prevention! This webinar will be led by Dr. Robert LaChausse who will provide an overview of the best available evidence for how parents can support substance use prevention. It is TOMORROW, November 13th at 3:00 PM. #ParentsasPartnersinPrevention Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/.../WN_TTq7WYe3RzSw0HgQagEEWg...
October 2024:   
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Thank you to everyone who came to our Guilford D.A.Y. table at Police National Night Out this past weekend! We were lucky enough to have East Shore District Health Department distributing Narcan and teaching community members how to save a life from a potential Opioid overdose. Alliance for Prevention and Wellness is hosting an upcoming Narcan training that we encourage you to attend if you are in the Shelton area!
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September 2024:
#parentsaspartnersinprevention  Social media isn't just about keeping up with the latest trends - it's also shaping how our kids perceive and interact with the world around them. Join Operation Parent for an insightful webinar on September 9th with The Mediatrician, Dr. Michael Rich. Dr. Rich will dive into how social media and influencers are impacting attitudes and decisions regarding substances, relationships, and body image.
Register here:   ​https://operationparent.webinargeek.com/understanding-social-media-s-impact-influencers-body-image-substances?
August 2024:

#ParentsasPartnersinPrevention Youth are often more susceptible to industry marketing tactics such as candy flavored vapes, new high tech features and celebrity branded nicotine and tobacco products. Read more about the impact of these products on youth substance use in this truth article:   truthinitiative.org/research-resources/emerging-tobacco-products/how-celebrity-branded-and-tech-forward-e-cigarettes?fbclid=IwY2xjawE64w5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHR80bXzCExCobTBL8Xz7mjieWP-nFhR_rKiwPMLHr_5Vxz2Ny6bUVhpeGg_aem_jfbASCwrBSwrk0oDK4WUGQ
July 2024:

#ParentsasPartnersinPrevention Parents and community members, you can learn more about substance use and the adolescent brain from scholars at Michigan Medicine in this Community Education webinar "Mind Matters": ​
June 2024:

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Check out Operation Parent Webinar Library to learn from experts about teen substance use, mental health, risky behaviors, the digital age, and much more!   https://www.operationparent.org/webinars 
May 2024:

#ParentsasPartnersinPrevention There is no doubt that screen time and media consumption can have harmful impacts on youth mental health. If you want to learn about youth screen addiction, screen smart parenting and promoting digital wellness at home, check out these upcoming Operation Parent webinars:

The Truths of Youth Screen Addiction:
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6110364786153763421?source=Website

Screen Smart Parenting: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7098981870353068375?source=Website
March 2024: 
Join us Thursday, March 7th at 6 PM at the  Guilford Free Library  for a FREE Hidden in Plain Sight Training through  CT Association of Prevention Professionals.   #ParentsasPartnersinPrevention
February 2024:

#ParentsasPartnersinPrevention Check out this Operation Parent webinar on What Every Parent Needs to Know about Adolescent Substance Use!
Register Here:
https://register.gotowebinar.com/.../7042100832997015392...
Check out a preview of the webinar here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wASdoWwnLv8
January 2024:
#ParentsasPartnersinPrevention Opening up a dialogue with your kids about vaping can be daunting. Take a look at these tips to help!
December 2023:
​#ParentsasPartnersinPrevention Moving into holiday season, it is especially important to understand the impact of stress on kids and teens whether it be within academics, sports, family, friendships, or something else. Understanding the connection between stress and substance use is critical to keep our youth safe. Check out these tips to better understand and help teens cope with stress. https://www.youthinkyouknowct.org/why-kids-misuse-drugs  
November 2023:
#ParentsasPartnersinPrevention    Have a free minute today? Take some time to familiarize yourself with the updated trends of e-cigarettes and vapes. This fact sheet by   CADCA    helps us more easily understand risk factors and work to mitigate harm to our loved ones and community members.
October 2023:
#ParentsasPartnersinPrevention post   for October highlights the connection between school stress and substance use. Check out more info on https://www.youthinkyouknowct.org/
September 2023:
#ParentsasPartnersinPrevention There is a strong correlation between substance use and struggling with mental health. Check out this educational webinar hosted by ACF and SAMHSA providing training for parents and caregivers on anxiety and depression in children and adolescents. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_n8VDlTN7c4​
July 2023:
#ParentsasPartnersinPrevention Tobacco content, including branded promotional content and misinformation about tobacco and nicotine, is commonplace on social media. This content is of serious concern, especially given the link between social media and tobacco use. Research shows exposure to tobacco content on social media doubles the odds of tobacco use among young people compared to those who are not exposed.   https://truthinitiative.org
June 2023:
​Our #ParentsAsPartnersInPrevention post for June!
“This Life for Us” is a television PSA from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) “Talk. They Hear You.”® campaign. The PSA aims to help parents and caregivers better understand and harness the power of the people and resources in their communities to prevent underage drinking and other substance use. Among its key messages is that strengthening communities builds resilience and creates hope. It also reinforces the important role community members can play in a child’s life and how we all can step up to be a community for others. Specifically, the PSA highlights how your community—your home, neighborhood, school, workplace, faith community, social groups, arts organizations, athletic teams, etc.—is a valuable resource for support that can help improve the health, wellness, and wellbeing of young people. For more information about the campaign, visit talktheyhearyou.samhsa.gov
May 2023:
Our #parentsaspartnersinprevention    post for May is this virtual workshop on Thursday, May 11th about Raising a Drug-Free Teen! Register here:   https://golead-co.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QrbVZVr6TauUfaliV6oYzA#/registration
April 2023:
For April's #ParentsasPartnersinPrevention, we shared a tool SAMHSA's "Talk. They Hear You." Campaign. Please click the button to the right to read SAMHSA's article discussing how small, frequent conversations between parent and child can go a long way.
March 2023:
Our March #ParentsasPartnersinPrevention  is an awesome workshop as well!    We were lucky enough to get CAPP's Hidden In Plain Sight Training for Guilford D.A.Y.!  The workshop includes a mock bedroom exercise teaching parents about current concealment practices, as well as presentation on youth substance use trends and how to speak to your child about drugs.   Please click the following link for more information about what the Hidden in Plain Sight training is all about!   https://www.cappct.org/hips​
February 2023:
For our February #ParentsasPartnersinPrevention, we have our Vaping Workshop with Yale School of Medicine's Tricia Dahl. Please click the button to the right to check out a  recording of a previous vaping workshop she has done!
​​January 2023:
Welcome to our first ​#ParentsasPartnersinPrevention   post! For January, we are sharing this awesome video from the UVM Children's Hospital on how to spot the signs of vape use and how to discussing vaping with your child. Check it out here: