Drug & Alcohol Resources
It’s not always easy to navigate the pressures and choices that teens face. Below are some resources to help you understand the risks of drug and alcohol use, how to make healthy decisions, and where to find support if you or someone you know needs help. You’re not alone — and knowledge is power.
Youth Vaping Resources
Kick Nic
- Developed by Yale School of Medicine
- Interactive app
- Visit Website
Smokefreeteen
- Additional help and quitting plans
- Visit Website
Vapefreect.org
- Text “VapeFreeCT” to 88709
- Anonymous confidential help
- Visit Website
Drugfreect.org
- Resource for all substance use not just vaping)
- Resources for professionals, youth, adults, parents
- Visit Website
Free Training & Materials
EHLPC offers free training and kits for adults and youths in the East Haddam & Moodus community. Growing a healthy community takes a collective voice from many parts of the community. Everyone has a role to play. We join together to support and encourage all of our youth to make positive decisions and healthy choices.
learn moreFREE materials and training available:
- Naloxone (Narcan) Trainings
- Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
- Quit Kits
- Liquor Stickers
- Medication Safe Storage Lock Bags & Boxes
- Naloxone
- Deterra Bags
Real Data.
Real Impact.
30%
of East Haddam youth stated they have no clear family rules or expectations discouraging them from consuming alcohol.
13%
of Connecticut high school students used tobacco products last month—mostly e-cigarettes.
73%
of East Haddam youth who use marijuana products report “vaping” as their method of delivery.
6x
Youth who started drinking alcohol before 15 years old were 6x more likely to develop alcohol dependence or misuse.
Need a lifeline?
Know who to call–right when you need it.
2-1-1
Community Resources
A free and confidential service that helps people find local resources and support for housing, employment, food, healthcare, counseling, and support groups.
9-8-8
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free, 24/7 support line for anyone going through a mental health, emotional, or substance use crisis.
9-1-1
Emergency Services
Emergency line for immediate, life-threatening situations. When you or someone else is in danger, call 911 to get help fast from police, fire, or medical responders.
Get Involved!
You can take part in our work too. We need people who can:
Help us assess the exact substance use problems facing our community
Help plan initiatives and interventions to deal with the specific substance use problems impacting us
Build the pool of knowledge and skills we use to reduce substance use
