Be In The Know CT
Get the facts on Connecticut's cannabis laws, how cannabis impacts your health, guidelines for families, and signs of problem use.
Settings Menu
Page 22 of 260
Community Mental Health Strategy Board
The Community Mental Health Strategy Board, created by Public Act 01-08, is charged with developing a strategic plan and approving commitments and disbursements from the Community Mental Health Strategic Investment Fund that are consistent with the plan.
Institutional Review Board (IRB)
The Institutional Review Board (DMHAS IRB) is constituted in order to protect the rights and welfare of human research subjects participating in DMHAS sponsored or approved research.
The State Advisory Board is a legislatively mandated board that meets monthly with the Commissioner of DMHAS and advises the Commissioner on programs, policies, and plans for the Department.
Recovery and Health Management Subcommittee of the ADPC
The purpose of the Recovery and Health Management Subcommittee is to provide recommendations to the ADPC.
Regional Behavioral Health Action Organizations (RBHAOs)
Regional Behavioral Health Action Organizations help maximize resources and improve integration related to mental health and substance use program planning, training, advocacy and resource development throughout the state.
Connecticut Alcohol and Drug Policy Council (ADPC)
The Connecticut Alcohol and Drug Policy Council (ADPC) is a legislatively mandated body comprised of representatives from all three branches of State government, consumer and advocacy groups, private service providers, individuals in recovery from addictions, and other stakeholders in a coordinated statewide response to alcohol, tobacco and other drug (ATOD) use and abuse in Connecticut.
In an effort to maximize resources and improve integration related to mental health and substance use program planning, training, advocacy and resource development, DMHAS reorganized the Regional Mental Health Boards (RMHBs) and Regional Action Councils (RACs).
Criminal Justice Subcommittee of the ADPC
The purpose of the Criminal Justice subcommittee is to provide to the Alcohol and Drug Policy Council (ADPC) recommendations.
State Advisory Board Meeting Agenda and Minutes
Schedule, agenda and minutes from the State Advisory Board meetings.
Be In The Know CT
Get the facts on Connecticut's cannabis laws, how cannabis impacts your health, guidelines for families, and signs of problem use.
LiveLOUD
LiveLOUD was launched to prevent, discourage and destigmatize opioid addiction by reaching those who have been most directly impacted by the opioid crisis and connecting them with the necessary treatment, support and resources so they may begin their path of recovery.
Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
If you find that you are drinking more than you’d like, it may be time to reach for something other than alcohol. Get tips for cutting back, treatment options, and support.