AHM CHEC - Coalition for a Healthy & Empowered Community

06/05/2026

Stay in charge of your emotions.

W**d might seem to help you relax in the moment, but it can actually harm your emotional health and wellbeing. The THC in w**d can negatively impact the part of your brain that manages stress and anxiety.

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06/01/2026

What’s in That w**d? / Memory loss. Depression. Paranoia.

Over time, it’s not just about the high—memory loss, depression,
paranoia can creep in. The hidden costs are real. Be in the know about how cannabis affects your health.

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05/11/2026

This week kicks off National Prevention Week! AHM staff will be on-site at RHAM High School during lunch waves May 11th - May 15th, to engage with students, share educational resources, and hand out fun freebies. The focus will be on key National Prevention Week topics, including: Mental Health Awareness, Cannabis, Va**ng, Alcohol, and Opioids. Students are encouraged to stop by the Prevention table to learn more, ask questions, and get connected with helpful resources that support healthy choices and overall well-being. For more information about AHM's Prevention programming, visit our website at: https://ow.ly/HKZt50YV9F5

05/04/2026

Registration for AHM's Project Graduation event is now open for RHAM graduating seniors! This year’s event will be held at Spare Time Entertainment in Vernon on June 16th, the night of RHAM High School graduation. AHM’s number one goal is to keep our RHAM graduates safe on an evening that statistically ranks as the highest in car accidents due to impairment. AHM Youth & Family Services proudly coordinates Project Graduation and has done so for over 25 years, with thousands of graduates attending this celebration. *A scholarship is available for those who are experiencing financial hardship. Students can register for $75 per person at: https://ow.ly/4SeK50YGtKy

04/27/2026

04/19/2026

This Saturday April 25th 2026!

SAVE THE DATE for National Take-Back Day! The Spring National Take-Back Event will be located at Hebron's Police Department/Fire Department, at 44 Main Street, Hebron, Saturday, April 25th, from 9 am – 12 pm. AHM’s Coalition for a Healthy and Empowered Community (CHEC), in partnership with the Connecticut State Police, hosts free Take-Back Events in Spring & Fall for our community members to properly dispose of old and unneeded prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, and vitamins anonymously. Unused and expired prescription medications are a public safety issue. The proper disposal of unneeded drugs saves lives and protects the environment and our overall community. *NO SHARPS collected at this time. For more information about AHM's Prevention programs, visit our website at: https://ow.ly/vXhT50Vg13R

03/30/2026

Today’s ma*****na is more likely to cause addiction and anxiety.

Cannabis has greater potency than it used to. Be in the know
about cannabis and your health.
BeInTheKnowCT.org/Potency

BeInTheKnowCT

02/12/2026

Are you a parent or caregiver? Do you know a parent or caregiver? THC v**es and ni****ne products can be extremely harmful for youth, help the parents and guardians in your life learn about the facts and how to prevent early/problem use of cannabis and v**e products! Register today for this virtual training: https://forms.office.com/r/z7ALrRZ6eV

02/04/2026

From Andover Hebron Marlborough Youth Services:
We are excited to offer several QPR & Narcan Training opportunities this Winter & Spring! This FREE training will include: The Good Samaritan Law, support information and resources, and warning signs of a su***de crisis and how to respond. Participants will receive a QPR (Question, Persuade, Respond) training booklet and a 2-dose supply of Narcan, an opioid overdose treatment. Dates and times include: Tuesday, 1/20, 6-7:15 pm, Monday, 2/23, 11:30- 12:45 pm, Tuesday, 3/10, 6-7:15 pm,
Tuesday, 4/21, 9:30 – 10:45 am, and Tuesday, 5/12, 6-7:15 pm. A meal will be served at each session! Age 18+ can register at: https://ow.ly/5hAR50XKWxO