Mission Statement

New Fairfield Together in Wellness promotes positive, safe, and healthy lifestyles. We foster dialogue, raise awareness, and educate the community on substance use and mental health. We engage with youth, families, and community through creative, innovative programs to build safe and healthy neighborhoods.

Talking to Kids About Alcohol and Drugs

Upcoming

Initiatives or Projects

• Gizmo visit to promote mental health awareness for children.
  State Opioid Response grants- billboards, drug take-back days, Narcan and QPR (Question Persuade Refer) trainings, utilizing the state-wide campaigns Change the Script and LiveLOUD to promote safe storage of medications, education about opioids, and access to treatment and recovery supports, distribution of Deterra bags for at-home safe drug disposal.
• Chris Herren events including GoPurple events within New Fairfield Schools.
• Youth Survey implementation 2016, 2019, 2023.
• Prom 101.
• Ads and articles in the Town Tribune. 
• New Fairfield Day 
• Trick or Treat Event
• Book donations on various behavioral health topics to the New Fairfield Public Library.
• Scholarship program with New Fairfield High School.
• Prevention of youth vaping mini-grant in 2019 including data collection and promotion of the new law Tobacco 21.
• Banners for Community Awareness - Mental Health Month, Gambling Addiction Month, Overdose Awareness, Pride Month

RESOURCES

Partners and Supporters

• Western CT Coalition
• DMHAS
• Problem Gambling Services
• Town of New Fairfield

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