2018 Connecticut Overdoses
The map below displays drug overdoses that took place in 2018. Explore the tabs to learn more about demographic information, or heroin and fentanyl related overdoses.
December is Impaired Driving Prevention Month
The month of December is usually spent traveling to and from family members' houses, attending various holiday gatherings and celebrating the holidays with laughter and cheer. Unfortunately, during this month drunk driving skyrockets. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation's...
Read MoreVaping continues to be on the rise
Vernon is off to a great start with a new school year. However, there is still a troubling trend that is increasing in our youth - Vaping. Within just the first few months of the school year, or RHS School...
Read MoreDo you know about “Drinksgiving”?
Thanksgiving is a time of being with family and friends, celebrating the things you are most grateful for. Unfortunately, there is a popular trend emerging around this holiday that comes with risk! The day before Thanksgiving, sometimes referred to as...
Read More“A Story of Change”
One of our active coalition members, Steven Jackson, is a Suboxone Coordinator, Addiction Counselor, and Medication Assisted Treatment Specialist at Hockanum Valley Community Council. Click the link below to read an inspiring story of change and recovery! Story of Change
13 Reasons Why Netflix Show
It is important to know that asking someone if they are having thoughts of suicide does not increase the risk or plant the idea. Instead, it provides the chance to offer support and have a conversation. As many of you...
Read MoreApril Drug Take Back Event
Thank you to everyone who participated in this weekend's drug take back event. With your help, we were able to safely dispose of 89 pounds of prescription medications! Special thanks to Vernon, CT Police Department and Walgreens for making the...
Read MoreTIPS Training
Vernon ROCKS is partnering with the Vernon Police Department and ERASE to hold a TIPS (Training for Intervention ProcedureS) demonstration for employees who sell or serve alcohol. The training teaches these individuals how to properly check IDs to prevent underage...
Read MoreNew trend seen at Rockville High School
Recently, there has been a trend at Rockville High School of students using E-Cigarettes or vaporizers on school premises. Specifically, many students are using JUUL pens, which look alarmingly similar to ordinary objects like a USB flashdrive or a Wifi...
Read MoreOpioid Forum Press
Vernon ROCKS is so thankful for all the great press we received before and after our Opioid Forum event in December! Our media partners are so important to getting the word out there about the work Vernon ROCKS is doing!...
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