Bolton Prevention Council

09/02/2026

🎉 We're fundraising for the Bolton Youth Coalition!

Your support helps fund youth programs, prevention initiatives, leadership opportunities, and community events.

Please consider participating and sharing with friends and family!

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Thank you for supporting Bolton's youth! 💙

Help Youth Coalition reach our fundraising goal!

09/01/2026

September is National Recovery Month. As the month begins, a reminder: for most Bolton families, prevention isn't one big conversation, it's small and consistent habits. Seven out of ten BHS students say their family has clear rules around alcohol use. Clear expectations, paired with ongoing conversation, make a meaningful difference.

08/31/2026

📣 Parents, Guardians & Caregivers: Have the Conversation Before Va**ng Becomes a Problem

The American Lung Association is offering a FREE online training: Talking to Your Child About Va**ng: A Guide for Parents, Guardians, and Caregivers.

✅ Learn to recognize signs of va**ng and ni****ne use
✅ Gain confidence in starting meaningful conversations
✅ Discover prevention and intervention strategies
✅ Explore interactive learning tools, including the Parent Investigator V***r Trail Game

Designed for adults supporting youth ages 8-20, this on-demand training provides practical resources whether you're focused on prevention or helping a child quit.

🔗 Access the free training today at Lung.training.

08/31/2026

SAVE THE DATE!
Saturday, September 19 from 10 am to 2 pm.
If you would like to be a vendor, please contact the Bolton Recreation Department at (860) 649-8066 ext 6109

08/23/2026

Before the school year gets busy, take a few minutes to secure substances and medications at home. Among Bolton students who report alcohol use, 42% say they obtain alcohol from home. Lock up alcohol, cannabis and prescription medications, monitor quantities and safely dispose of anything unused. Small steps at home can make a meaningful difference.

08/21/2026

You are part of the majority. Bolton survey data shows that most students do not use alcohol, cannabis or ni****ne v**es. In fact, 98% do not binge drink, 96% do not use ma*****na, and 98% are ni****ne-v**e-free. Real friends respect your decision to protect your health and future.

08/19/2026

Fact check: nearly all Bolton students are v**e-free. About 98% of Bolton students did not v**e ni****ne during the past month. Being ni****ne-free is the norm—not the exception. Parents, continue talking about the risks of ni****ne and watch for unfamiliar devices, unusual sweet scents or changes in behavior.

08/17/2026

08/17/2026

Feeling stressed about the new school year? You are not alone. Try healthy coping strategies such as exercising, listening to music, journaling or talking with a trusted adult. Nine out of 10 Bolton high school students report having at least one trusted adult—reach out when you need support.