MADD Connecticut

06/12/2026

This weekend, June 12th - 14th, stop by the Mohegan Sun Concourse to see some great memorabilia and help support MADD Connecticut.

06/10/2026

It's time to register and join all of the fun this year at Move with MADD Connecticut!!!
📅Saturday, October 3, 2026
⏰4:00 PM Registration, 5:00 PM Walk Start
📍East Haven Town Green
📲https://give.madd.org/.../2026-move-with-madd.../e740991

06/08/2026

Best friends don’t let best friends make dangerous decisions ☀️🐾

Whether your summer sidekick has two legs or four, the rule stays the same: look out for each other. Beach days, lake days, concerts, late nights - make a safe plan to get home before the fun starts.

Real friends make sure everyone gets home safe 💛

06/05/2026

Parents: before your teen heads out into the “real world,” make sure they leave home with more than just advice about jobs, bills, and laundry. Talk to them about safety, too.

3 things every teen should know before they get behind the wheel:

• Never get in the car with an impaired driver
• Have a backup plan before going out
• Real friends don’t let friends drive impaired

The conversations may feel small now, but they can save lives later. Consider getting them set up with a rideshare app as a fail safe.

06/03/2026

Sending congratulations to all of the 2026 graduates!! Please remember to stay safe on the roads this summer and celebrate safely and substance free.

06/02/2026

06/01/2026

Thinking of all those affected by impaired driving this month. ❤ Please know our Victim Advocates are always available to speak with should you need additional support.

06/01/2026

Welcome Bethanie to the MADD New England Team!!

Mothers Against Drunk Driving Rhode Island (MADD RI) is proud to welcome Bethanie Rado, BS, CPS, as our new Program Specialist focusing on youth programming.

Bethanie brings a strong background in youth leadership development, substance use prevention, community coalition building, and public health education. Most recently, she served as the Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Youth & Media Relations Coordinator for the East Providence Prevention Coalition, where she helped lead innovative prevention initiatives, youth engagement efforts, mental health awareness programming, and community outreach. The East Providence Prevention Coalition team was recognized by the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy and CADCA for excellence in youth substance use prevention efforts.

Throughout her prevention career, Bethanie has been dedicated to empowering young people to become leaders and advocates within their communities.

In recognition of her commitment to service and community impact, Bethanie was honored with the Robert S. Burgess Community Service Award from the Rhode Island Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW-RI). This award celebrates individuals who demonstrate exceptional dedication to strengthening communities and improving the lives of others through service and leadership.

In her new role at MADD Rhode Island, Bethanie will focus on expanding youth programming, strengthening youth leadership opportunities, supporting prevention education initiatives, and helping young people use their voices to create safer communities.

We are thrilled to welcome Bethanie to the MADD RI family.

05/29/2026

Thank you to our volunteers Pete, Erin and Carrie for recently speaking at Danbury High School and Farmington High School during their pre-prom assemblies about the dangers of impaired driving.

05/28/2026

This past weekend we attended the 3rd Annual Ride for Olivia event in Vermont. Olivia was only 6 years old when she was killed by an impaired driver. Thank you to Olivia's parents for hosting this event and for all those who came out to support them. Proceeds from this event benefit the Olivia Miles Educational Fund through MADD Vermont.