East Hampton Prevention Partnership

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East Hampton Prevention Partnership

Substance Abuse Education

This Council is a grassroots organization that focuses on substance abuse education, awareness and providing alternative activities to the youth of East Hampton, Connecticut.

East Hampton Prevention Partnership is looking to increase our communities education and continue a much needed conversation on opioids.

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EHPP Upcoming Events

East Hampton Prevention Partnership 2019 Events

March Meeting  

East Hampton Prevention Partnership will host it’s regular Coalition meeting on Tuesday, March 19th at 3:00pm. Join them at the  East Hampton High School Library.

Youth Committee

 The Youth Committee of the East Hampton Prevention Partnership will meet on March 7th, 2019  immediately after school in the East Hampton High School Library.

New Family Support Group

 Family members of those battling a substance use disorder are invited to join the family support group on 3/16 at 6:00pm in the Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Located at 1 East High St in East Hampton.

Connecticut Association of Prevention Professionals

 The March Connecticut Association of Prevention Professionals meeting will be on the topic of Youth Engagement. EHPP Youth Committee Members will join Old Saybrook’s Youth Action Council members to discuss the topic on 3/22 at 9:30am at Energize CT Center in North Haven. EHPP members are welcome to attend.

PTTASC Training

Engaging Community Sectors: Using National Prevention Week to Engage Coalition Members & New Community. National Prevention Week is May 12-18, 2019. Learn from prevention professionals who used National Prevention Week in past years to successfully engage coalition members and build partnerships with new community sectors. 03/12 9:00 am

Stronger Bridges East Hampton Church Event

Stronger Bridges

Presented by East Hampton Social Services and East Hampton Clergy

March 13, 2019 @ 6pm Bethlehem Lutheran Church One East High St, East Hampton, CT

A Support group for the families of individuals who are struggling with substance use disorders. Meet with others who are sharing the experience of having loved ones living through loss, setbacks and the maintained recovery of substance use disorders.

EHPP Newsletter

 East Hampton Prevention Partnership | (860)267-7300 ex 207

Medication Drop Box

East Hampton Police Department

Pictured from left to right, East Hampton Police Chief Dennis Woessner, Town Manager Michael Maniscalco and Prevention Coordinator James Olsen

The East Hampton Prevention Partnership has partnered with the East Hampton Police Department in securing a permanent Medication Drop Box. It has been installed at the East Hampton Police Department located at 20 E High St # 2, East Hampton, CT

Citizens can dispose of medications whether they are over the counter or prescription. Also included are medications for pets, liquid meds in sealed containers, medication ointments and lotions. All meds can be emptied into zip lock bags. Empty medication bottles can be recycled, just be sure to cross off any personal information.

Unused Prescription Medications

Disposing of Unused Prescription Medications

By utilizing a drop box, we can keep unused prescription medications out of the hands of loved ones. It is a safer alternative to throwing them away or flushing them down the toilet and endangering the environment.

Properly disposing of excess drugs is everyone’s responsibility as a matter of public safety. More than 70 percent of young people abusing prescription pain relievers get them through friends or family, a statistic that includes raiding the family medicine cabinet. Now East Hampton citizens won’t have to wait for a specific take-back day to clean out their medicine cabinets.

The Prevention Partnership and the East Hampton Police Department have made substance abuse a priority in our community.

Since its installation in September The Medication Drop box has collected 172 Pounds of MedicationA special thank you to the Town of East Hampton Public Works and D&F Wraps for installing and wrapping the Medication Drop Box.

 East Hampton Prevention Partnership | (860)267-7300 ex 207

Facts About Opioid Abuse

East Hampton Prevention Drug Abuse

National Crisis

Opioid abuse has become a national crisis in the United States. Statistics highlight the severity of the epidemic, with the National Institute on Drug Abuse reporting that more than 2 million Americans abuse opioids and that more than 90 Americans die by opioid overdose every day, on average.

Why People Become Addicted

Why do people become addicted to opioids?

Opioids can make your brain and body believe the drug is necessary for survival. As you learn to tolerate the dose you’ve been prescribed, you may find that you need even more medication to relieve the pain or achieve well-being,which can lead to dependency. Addiction takes hold of our brains in several ways  and is far more complex and less forgiving than many people realize.

How to Avoid Addiction

How can you avoid addiction to opioids?

If you or a loved one is considering taking opioids to manage pain, it is vital to talk to a physician anesthesiologist or other pain medicine specialist about using them safely and exploring alternative options if needed. Learn how to work with your physician anesthesiologist or another physician to use opioids more wisely and safely and explore what pain management alternatives might work for you.

What should you do?

What should you do if you or someone you know is addicted?

If you or a loved one is ready to seek help for an addiction, the first step is to find a physician or other health professional who can help. Ask your physician for a referral to a medical professional in addiction medicine. Or search the American Society of Addiction Medicine’s website for addiction specialists in your area. The American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry also has a Patient Referral Program.

There’s also a State Agencies webpage that helps you find state agencies that might have special programs for you or a loved one.

New Vaping Policy

East Hampton High School Student Council’s New Vaping Policy

East Hampton High School Vaping Policy

The Youth Committee of the East Hampton Prevention Partnership partnered with the East Hampton High School Student Council to create a new school policy on vaping. To introduce the new policy, members of the Youth Committee created  handouts for each student. The Youth Committee was set up in the main entrance of EHHS at dismissal to hand each student a small bottle of bubbles with a business card attached which was printed with the New Vaping Policy.

As the students left the building with their bubbles, there was a bubble machine set up outside the main entrance of the already snowy March day.

EHHS Lead Conference

Lead Conference

EHPP’s Youth Committee members attended this year’s LEAD Conference which was held at Haddam-Killingworth Middle School. This is a one day state wide youth leadership conference designed to teach young people the skills and tools needed to create, change, and inspire others in their own community. 

Mental Health Day EHPP

Mental Health Day

During all 3 lunch waves at East Hampton High School students were given the opportunity to visit the East Hampton Partnership Prevention table to raise suicide awareness, promote mental health, and show the students that they matter. EHHS Students were able to take numerous freebies, participate in activities, and enter to win prizes.

East Hampton Prevention Partnership

East Hampton Youth & Family Services

Although we are working remotely, you can still reach us if you have a need. You can call 860-267-9982 extension 3209. Do not hang up until you hear what sounds like a dial tone. If you do not use the extension or if you hang up too early, your call will not be received. All calls will be rerouted to the Director of Social Services/Youth and Family Services.

Mission Statement

To create a supportive community that enhances the well-being of our youth and their families. Our goal is to empower families by promoting resiliency, fostering positive youth development, and assisting in building strong and healthy relationships within their home and the community.

East Hampton Youth & Family Services is committed to expanding our practice of trauma-informed care, restorative justice, and wrap around support.

Staff Contacts

Director of Youth & Family Services

Lauren Incognito

Prevention Coordinator

James Olsen

Local CT Councils

1. Chester

Please see Tri-Town Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition

2. Clinton

Partners in Community

Location: Clinton Town Hall

Address: 61 East Main St., Clinton, CT 06413

Phone: 860-664-1141/1142

Email: kedwards@clintonct.org

Visit them at http://www.facebook.com/ClintonPiC

3. Cromwell

Cromwell Prevention and Awareness Council

Co-Chairs:  Henry Speno & Sue Schein

Location: Cromwell High School

Address: 34 Evergreen Road Cromwell, CT 06416

Phone:  (860) 632-4841 x14700 (Speno)

Email:  hspeno@cromwell.k12.ct.us

4. Deep River

Please see Tri-Town Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition

5. Durham

Durham-Middlefield Local Wellness Council

Location: Durham Middlefield Youth & Family Serices

Address: 405 Main St., Middlefield, CT 06455

Phone: 860-349-0258

Email: Bdean.dmyfs@comcast.net

6. East Haddam

East Haddam Local Prevention Council

Location: East Haddam Youth Service Bureau

Address: 387 East Haddam-Moodus Rd, P.O. Box 572 Moodus, CT 06469

Phone: 860-873-3296

Email: toni.mccabe@ehyfs.org

7. East Hampton

East Hampton Local Prevention Council

Location: East Hampton High School

Address: 15 North Maple Street East Hampton, CT 06424

Phone: 860-267-1371

Email: kirene@aol.com

8. Essex

Please see Tri-Town Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition

9. Haddam-Killingworth

Healthy Communities-Healthy Kids Coalition

Location: H-K Youth & Family Services Youth and Family Services of Haddam-Killingworth, Inc.

Address: 91 Little City Road, P.O. Box 432 Higganum, CT 06441

Phone: 860-345-7498

Email: cristal@hkyfs.org

Visit them at: http://www.hc-hk.org

10. Killingworth

Please see Haddam-Killingworth Healthy Kids, Healthy Communities

11. Middlefield

Please see Durham-Middlefield Local Prevention Council

12. Middletown

Middletown Substance Abuse Prevention Council

Location: Middletown Youth Services

Address: 370 Hunting Hill Avenue Middletown, CT 06457

Phone: 860-347-8594 (Carbonella) 860-852-1080 (Vaughters)

Email: carbonellaj@mps1.org or fvaught@rushford.org

Visit them at: http://middletownlpc.blogspot.com

13. Old Saybrook

Old Saybrook Local Prevention Council

Location: Old Saybrook Youth & Family Services

Address: 322 Main Street Old Saybrook, CT 06475

Phone: 860-395-3190

Email: hmcneil@town.old-saybrook.ct.us

Visit them at: http://www.oldsaybrookct.org/pages/oldsaybrookct_youth/HCHYOS

14. Portland

Portland Local Prevention Council

Location: Portland Youth & Family Services

Address: 265 Main Street, P.O. Box 71 Portland, CT 06480

Phone: 860-342-6758

Email: mpont@portlandct.org

15. Tri-Town Region

Tri-Town Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition (Chester, Deep River, Essex)

Location: Tri-Town Youth Services

Address: 56 High Street, P.O. Box 897 Deep River, CT 06417

Phone: 860-526-3600

Email: ttysb@aol.com or allison@ttysb.org

Visit them at: http://www.tritownys.org/Coalition.html

16. Westbrook

Westbrook Local Prevention Council

Location: Westbrook Parks and Recreation

Address: 866 Boston Post Road Westbrook, CT 06498

Phone: 860-399-3095

Email: rannino@westbrookct.us

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