Middletown Prevention Council

09/17/2026

September is here and so is our latest MPC newsletter! As we settle into a new school year, we’re excited to share community resources, prevention information, upcoming events, and ways to stay connected with the MPC network.

Check out our newsletter and find ways to get involved in the Middletown community!

09/03/2026

Thank you to our colleagues at the Student Affairs office for the invitation to participate in their Wellness and Success Day. It was wonderful to see familiar faces of our MPC community partners and to connect with the local college students.

08/17/2026

The new school year is almost here! Check out these tips for supporting youth in having a positive back-to-school transition!!

08/10/2026

August 15th is the date! 10am-2pm you don’t want to miss this one. It’s going to be an amazing event at the PAL center! Thank you to all the sponsors involved in making this possible!

08/10/2026

Helping Teens Navigate Peer Pressure: A Community Conversation 💙

Peer pressure is a common challenge for many teens, but with the right support and guidance, young people can develop confidence, make positive choices, and build resilience.

Join Root Center for Advanced Recovery for a virtual Teen Forum on Helping Teens Navigate Peer Pressure on Wednesday, August 12, from 3–5 PM. This conversation is designed for parents, caregivers, educators, and community members who want to better understand the pressures teens face and learn ways to offer support.

Together, we’ll discuss the impact of peer pressure, signs to look for, and practical strategies adults can use to help teens feel connected, supported, and empowered.

💻 Virtual event hosted on Microsoft Teams
🗓️ Wednesday, August 12
⏰ 3–5 PM

Register by scanning the QR code or visiting: https://bit.ly/4fAHzPA

08/06/2026

Thank you to and for hosting National Night Out! It was a great event to connect with local families and raise awareness of prevention resources in our community.

07/30/2026

07/24/2026

SAVE THE DATE 📆📢🙌

07/23/2026

Every day in July, more than 10,000 teens will try alcohol for the first time, and roughly 5,000 will try ma*****na and ci******es. During the summer months, teens may initiate first-time substance use for many reasons - no school or academic responsibilities, less supervision and structure, more free time with friends, the list goes on. Check out these helpful tips for keeping youth healthy, safe, and substance free during summer!

07/22/2026

Community connection makes a difference to our personal wellbeing. Take a minute today to send a text to a friend, call a family member or wave to a neighbor. Your influence could be all the difference to making their day.