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Governor Malloy Proclaims May 14-20, 2017 as “Connecticut Prevention Week”
Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services Launches Underage Drinking Website
DMHAS Launches Remembrance Quilt in Memory of Those Who Died of Addiction
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the State of Connecticut is receiving a $10 million federal grant that will be used to increase access to integrated care for individuals with substance use, mental health, and co-occurring disorders.
$5.5 Million in New Federal Funding Available to Connecticut to Combat Opioid Crisis
The Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) today announced its intent to apply for $5.5 million from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to combat the prescription opioid and heroin crisis.
Southern CT State University MSW Cohort Program on Co-Occurring Disorders
Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
The DMHAS Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is the Racial Justice, Multicultural Relations and Equal Opportunity Branch of the DMHAS Office of the Commissioner (OOC). The Division of DEI at DMHAS is committed to leading and supporting initiatives that fosters a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment for all staff and clients.
Cannabis Awareness and Education Program
In June of 2021, through the state legislature, CT became the 19th state to legalize cannabis for adults 21 and over through the Responsible and Equitable Regulation of Adult-Use Cannabis (RERACA). This law sets out a framework that will comprehensively regulate cannabis in Connecticut in a manner that protects public health and safety while promoting social equity and economic development.