The Village for Families & Children is excited to announce the expansion of their Partnership for Success program (also known as the Vernon ROCKS Coalition) through a $1.5 million federal grant from the Substance and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)...
Read MoreThe Center for Disease Control is investigating a multi-state outbreak of lung injury associated with use of e-cigarette, or vaping, products. More information can be accessed HERE. To read The CT DPH Press Release recommending residents refrain from the...
Read MoreThe 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.
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 MoreVernon 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 MoreThanksgiving 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 MoreOne 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
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 MoreThank 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 MoreVernon 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...
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