Prevention Programs and Services
Our prevention professionals work with schools, youth service bureaus, law enforcement, community leaders, parents and others throughout Connecticut to educate about the risk factors facing today's youth, including the harmful effects of drug and alcohol use. Our programs are designed to build strong connections between youth, their families and their communities, and include in-school, after-school and summer programming.
Parents
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 Rushford staff is working with community leaders in both communities to build effective collaborations that address the causal factors of underage drinking and to develop environmental strategies aimed at educating parents, caregivers and youth on the risks and consequences of underage drinking.
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 Rushford’s summer prevention programming focuses on building self-esteem and teaching tolerance among middle school age youth.
To a Better You
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Students
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Rushford prevention specialists provide after-school programming for students at Keigwin School and Woodrow Wilson Middle School in Middletown.Establishing a Solid Foundation
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Rushford has pioneered anti-bullying efforts at several Middlesex County schools, working with administration, staff, and students to provide a variety of platforms to address school climate issue that affect students, the bully and the bullied.
Standing Up to Bullying
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Rushford has pioneered anti-bullying efforts at several Middlesex County schools, working with administration, staff, and students to provide a variety of platforms to address school climate issue that affect students, the bully and the bullied.
Keeping You Moving
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Rushford prevention specialists provide support to students in Westbrook High School Activities are designed to meet the school’s needs and include individual assessment, consultation and referrals; skill groups; youth support groups; mediation; and peer leadership training.
Getting You Back on Track
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Community
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 The Meriden Healthy Youth Coalition (MHYC) is a community coalition created to work collaboratively to reduce and prevent alcohol, other substance use and their related problems through raising awareness while promoting healthy lifestyles.
Preventing Substance Abuse
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Programs to combat bullying and provide the youth with the tools and education needed to be their best selves while insuring a better tomorrow.
Keeping You Moving
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