Killingly Youth Substance Prevention Coalition

Working to prevent youth substance use in Killingly with a focus on vaping (ENDS).
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Killingly’s Youth Substance Prevention Coalition is working to prevent vaping (ENDS – Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems) and marijuana use among youth in the community.

Funded by CT Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services’ Prevention in Connecticut Communities Program, Killingly’s Youth Substance Coalition includes members from Killingly government, school systems, police departments, faith-based organizations, social service providers, parents, youth and more.

The coalition is always accepting new members. To learn more, contact Community and Worksite Wellness Manager Kelsey Hust, LMSW, at 860-774-2020 or at khust@usmhs.org.

Our Mission:

To promote a healthy Killingly community with partners and coalition members through education, awareness, and advocating for youth substance prevention.

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