Programs & Calendar
2023-2024 Programs
Local Prevention Council
Who We Are
Scale of Impact
Our Local Prevention Council [LPC] is a cross-section of the Southbury & Middlebury communities, comprised of representatives from various groups/organizations, agencies, and civilian communities. LPC members include youth, parents, local government officials, law enforcement, school administrators, media, leaders & members of faith-based organizations, persons in recovery, clinical mental health providers and local business owners.
The LPC meets several times per academic year to develop and implement the strategic workplan that SMART, Inc. will engage in throughout the academic year. The Council is instrumental in assisting with securing funding from private, public and federal grants, and funding disbursements within the communities are greatly influenced by members' feedback and contributions.
SMART's Local Prevention Council represents and serves the communities of Southbury & Middlebury, and receives funding from the Department of Mental Health Addiction Services [DMHAS] and other public and private sources. The LPC works closely with the Regional Behavioral Health Action Organization [RBHAO], Western Connecticut Coalition [WCTC], to create and implement relevant and intentional programming based on youth and community needs.
EMAIL mprimiano@smartinc.org to be added to SMART's email list, to receive updates & invites to our Local Prevention Council Meetings!
Meetings are held on the identified Thursday evenings, at 6pm at Southbury Town Hall, usually in room 208.
Funding Goals
The LPC's main funding goals are to stimulate the development and expansion of local primary substance use prevention services that address all stages of human development. Substance use prevention efforts, aligned with joint behavioral & mental health wellness promotion, aim to limit & ultimately eliminate the risks associated with substance misuse/abuse.
Our Local Prevention Council strives to:
- Educate the public on substance misuse issues & increase public awareness about prevention measures & mental health supports and resources
- Promote positive decision making & empower SMART youth & communities
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Support safe communities & school environments
- Identify and help remove barriers to the healthy & successful development of our young people
Parent University
What is it?
Throughout each academic year, SMART hosts Parent University workshops that focus on targeting the ongoing need for informative and preventative support for families struggling with substance misuse and/or mental health related issues. Some "Parent University" workshops are determined based on relevant community issues and trends we find within our communities, which affect all community members across the lifespan. The goal of these workshops is to strengthen families and build assets in our elementary-aged through college-aged youth.
Community & School Resources Ongoing Projects
- Riverview Cinema- Outreach, Education, Resources
- Middlebury & Southbury Equity and Inclusion Council collaboration [https://www.msburyequityinc lusioncouncil.com/]
- Middle & High School Resource Posters
- May is for Mental Health [M4MH]
- Gizmo's Pawesome Guide to Mental Health [https://www.gizmo4mentalhealth.org/about/]- Suicide Prevention for Elementary Youth
- Internet Safety Concepts with Scott Driscoll [https://internetsafetyconcepts.com/]
- National Prevention Week
- Parents Who Host Lose the Most – graduation time [May- August]
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ALCOHOL AWARENESS MONTH & COMMUNITY SERVICE MONTH
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7pm Parent Connection's Hope & Support Group
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7pm Parent Connection's Monthly BEREAVEMENT GROUP
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NATIONAL ALCOHOL SCREENING DAY
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WORLD HEALTH DAY
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7pm Parent Connection's Hope & Support Group
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7pm Parent Connection's Hope & Support Group
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1pm POWER OF WORDS event
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7pm Parent Connection's Hope & Support Group
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7am GIVE LOCAL!
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6pm SMART LPC Meeting
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10am NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKEBACK DAY
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7pm Parent Connection's Hope & Support Group
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MAY IS FOR MENTAL HEALTH! MENTAL HEALTH MONTH
7pm Parent Connection's Monthly BEREAVEMENT GROUP
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COMING UP!!
Parent Connection Groups:
SMART, Inc.
PO Box 996
Middlebury, CT 06762
smart@smartinc.org