S.M.A.R.T. (Southbury - Middlebury Acting Responsibly Together)

10/25/2026

Join us on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 6:30pm, at the Southbury Public Library for a free screening of “Uprooting Addiction: Healing from the Ground Up”.

At the same time, The Soulful Forest will be holding a program for children in Kindergarten through 5th Grades called:
“Trust the Wind: Finding Your Way Through Hard Things” - A Soulful Forest Workshop for Children.

Please register via the Southbury Public Library website or by using the QR Code on the attached flyer.

…. empowering SMART minds and SMART communities.

10/20/2026

Looking for a fun Halloween activity on Saturday, October 24?

Join us at UCC Southbury for their TRUNK-O-TREAT from 2-4pm!
*Please bring a canned food item to donate to the Southbury Food Bank!

*If you are interested in participating at this event- please use the QR Code to register your Halloween-decorated trunk. 🎃

10/20/2026

Take a minute to check out this important read from CADCA! Staying informed about emerging substances and drug trends helps us better understand what we’re up against and how we can keep our communities safe.

A newly identified synthetic opioid, cychlorphine, has been detected in counterfeit pills, raising concerns about the evolving risks within the illicit drug supply.

As new substances emerge, staying informed can help communities, prevention professionals and public health leaders better understand potential threats and support prevention efforts.

Learn more about cychlorphine and its presence in counterfeit pills: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/addiction-outlook/202610/cychlorphine-is-a-new-opioid-hidden-in-counterfeit-pills

10/20/2026

A safer community starts at home! Proper medication disposal helps prevent accidental poisonings, medication misuse, and environmental harm. It's a simple way to keep our families & community safer 💙

Southbury Police Department is a drop site! Can't make it to this Drug Take Back Day? Safe medication disposal doesn't have to wait.

Email [email protected] to request a FREE Deterra Drug Disposal Pouch and safely dispose of unused, unwanted, or expired medications right at home!

10/09/2026

Looking for an activity for your child and/or teen on Friday, October 16?

Join us at Southbury Public Library for two great programs:

1. Gizmo’s Pawesome Guide to Mental Health for students in Grades 1-5 from 11am-12pm; and

2. Navigating Big Feelings and Identifying Trusted Adults for students in Grades 5-8 from 1-2pm.

Registration can be completed on the Southbury Public Library website or using the QR Codes on the flyers.

S.M.A.R.T - empowering smart communities and smart minds.

09/22/2026

SMART's Local Prevention Council is kicking off the 2026–2027 year this Thursday!

Thursday, September 24 | 6pm
Southbury Town Hall | Room 205B

​The LPC brings together community members, local partners, and others who want to get involved in strengthening prevention, supporting mental health and wellness, and building a healthier, more connected community in Southbury and Middlebury.

Whether you’ve been involved before or are looking for a way to get more involved locally, we’d love to have your voice at the table.

All are welcome- we hope to see you there! Help us spread the word by sharing with anyone who may be interested in getting involved.

09/08/2026

A little behind the scenes look at how we’re spreading the word this 988 Day 💜

Sometimes the most important thing we can do is make sure people know where to turn when they  need someone on the other end of the line. 

SPREAD THE WORD. You never know who might need it!

09/06/2026

WHAT'S YOUR REASON?

Sometimes you just need someone to talk to.

You don’t have to be at your breaking point. You don’t have to know exactly what to say. And you don’t have to decide whether what you’re going through is “serious enough.”

This 9/8, we’re reminding our community that 988 is there for whatever the reason!! Call, TEXT, or chat
https://988lifeline.org/

09/01/2026

Knowing where to turn matters.

The 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 for anyone who needs support- whether you’re struggling yourself or worried about someone you care about.

Save the number. Share it. Make sure the people in your life know about 988. 💚

***dePrevention

08/31/2026

Every overdose leaves an impact far beyond a single moment- on families, friends, and communities.

International Overdose Awareness Day is a time to remember the lives lost, acknowledge those who have survived, and recognize those who continue to carry the impact of overdose.

But remembrance also calls for ACTION.

Understanding overdose, challenging misconceptions, and knowing how to respond are all part of prevention. The more we know- and the more we work together- the better equipped we are to protect the people in our lives and strengthen our communities.

Here in Southbury and Middlebury, SMART’s Local Prevention Council brings community members and local partners together to turn awareness into local action and strengthen prevention efforts across our two towns.

If you care about the health and well-being of our community, there is a place for you in this work.

Join us at our upcoming LPC meeting and be part of what prevention looks like right here in our community.

Thursday September 24th
6pm Southbury Town Hall Rm 205B