The Town of Woodbridge has been awarded funding through the Opioid Settlement Funds to support programs and events addressing the impact of the opioid crisis in our community and throughout the state. This funding will enhance prevention efforts through access to resources, education, and support. Two free upcoming community programs are being offered through the Human Services Department along with the Alliance for Prevention and Wellness.
Hidden in Plain Sight will take place January 22 from 6-7:30 pm at The Woodbridge Center (4 Meetinghouse Lane). This program is a unique opportunity for parents of tweens and teens to launch a conversation about substance use. This interactive presentation will explore a teen’s mock bedroom full of common items that could be used to hide or disguise drug and alcohol use, or other risky behaviors.
Naloxone Training will take place February 3 from 6-7:15 pm at the Woodbridge Library (10 Newton Road). Learn to recognize the signs of an opioid overdose, how to administer Naloxone, and other important information about the opioid crisis in CT. Naloxone and fentanyl test strips will be distributed to participants.
There is still available space to attend! To register, contact Laney Alexander, LCSW, MPH at 203-389-3449 or lalexander@woodbridgect.gov. Walk-ins are welcome at both events.