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We are grateful for the partnership between the DMHAS Nursing Home Diversion team & the Greater New Haven Alliance to End Elderly Homelessness, who worked together to host a successful Resource Fair on May 18th at the Dixwell Community House. Looking forward to doing it again!

Mark your calendars! 📅 The path to becoming a CT Certified Peer Support & Recovery Professional (CPSRP) opens June 1, 2026, administered by the CT Certification Board. Join the growing network of certified peer support professionals across Connecticut. 🤝💙

Sometimes the most important step is listening. Taking time to listen to the concerns of a young person in your life can help them feel safe sharing what they’re experiencing. Visit gizmo4mentalhealth.org for more information! #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #SeeThePerson

#NationalPreventionWeek26 promotes new ideas & initiatives to help keep communities healthy & safe. Join us as we celebrate the substance misuse #prevention and #mentalhealth efforts happening statewide! Visit ctclearinghouse.org/events/ to find local NPW trainings, fairs, and more!

DMHAS Program Manager, Andrea, recently presented to Human Services students at CT State Manchester on Connecticut’s Suicide Prevention Infrastructure. She was joined by Gizmo, the beloved therapy dog. For more information visit preventsuicidect.org

Mental health conditions are medical conditions and people living with them are more than a diagnosis. This #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, let’s lead with understanding. Visit the link in the comments below for more information! 👇 Learn more at preventsuicidect.org.

988 and 911: Know who to contact to get the right support at the right time.

Today is National Fentanyl Awareness Day. Naloxone is available over the counter and can reverse a fentanyl overdose. Learn where to get it and how to use it at DrugFreeCT.org. #NFAD2026

✔️ Prevention works. Get the tools and resources to help start conversations with youth about the importance of alcohol avoidance and other healthy lifestyle choices. Get started with SAMHSA's “Talk. They Hear You.” samhsa.gov/talk-they-hear… #AlcoholAwarenessMonth

The countdown to National Prevention Week starts now! This week of training will take place from May 11th–15th. 🚀 Want to learn more about prevention? Checkout the free training opportunities below. tinyurl.com/48vtcpwa #PreventionHappensHereCT

#TakeBackDay is just over a week away! If you have medications you no longer need, haven't used, or that have expired, bring them to a nearby collection site on Saturday, April 25th, from 10am - 2pm. 💊 Find your closest Drug Collection Box here: tinyurl.com/yhxer8r8

❗ Do you know the signs of drinking too much? If you’re concerned that you or a friend may be struggling, there are resources available to help: drugfreect.org/substance-info… #AlcoholAwarenessMonth #PreventionHappensHereCT

If alcohol is part of your daily de-stressing routine, it might be time to get help to cut back or stop drinking alcohol. Visit ctstronger.org/alcohol-use-di… for tips and information. #AlcoholAwarenessMonth

⭐ Treatment for alcohol use varies based on a person’s needs. But there are many choices today that make #recovery possible. Call the 24/7 DMHAS Substance Use Services Access Line 1-800-563-4086 if you or someone you know is looking for help for alcohol use or misuse.

📢 April is #AlcoholAwarenessMonth, a time to learn the risks of alcohol misuse & its impact on individuals & communities. Whether it’s recognizing signs of drinking too much, or knowing where to seek support, resources are available: ctstronger.org/alcohol-use-di…

The end of March closes Problem Gambling Awareness Month, but not the conversation. Help is available 24/7: Call 1-800-MY-RESET, Text 800GAM, or chat online.

You are not alone. The #988Lifeline is here for you. Connect with someone who is ready to listen and support you. Call, text, or chat 988 anytime, anywhere.

Problem Gambling impacts far more individuals than most people realize. Raising awareness helps shine a light on this often hidden public health issue and challenges common misconceptions. Learn about the risks and warning signs of problem gambling at ResponsiblePlayCT.org/Risks

DMHAS welcomes your input on the PATH application! Review the State Summary Narrative March 24–31 and share your feedback with Mollie.Machado@ct.gov. tinyurl.com/sz6z2p7c

March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month. During NCAA March Madness, know the signs of problem gambling. If you want to learn the risks and warning signs of problem gambling, visit responsibleplayct.org to get informed and take action.