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Prevention means creating conditions that promote good health.
Prevention and Health Promotion Division
DMHAS' prevention system is designed to promote the overall health and wellness of individuals and communities by preventing or delaying substance use.
State Opioid Response Grant Prevention Programs
DMHAS Prevention and Health Promotion Division has secured funding from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, State Opioid Response (SOR) Grant to administer and implement the following prevention programs, partnerships and collaborations to address the opioid crises in Connecticut.
DMHAS recognizes the importance of addressing underage drinking in communities where young people live. In collaboration with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), resources are available to communities to implement strategies to reduce underage alcohol use and its harmful effects.
Partnership for Success 2015 (PFS)
The Partnerships For Success (PFS) 2015 funds 8 community coalitions to implement community-based strategies that prevent underage drinking and prescription drug use and abuse by implementing the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF).
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.