West Hartford Prevention Partnership

10/22/2026

LAST CALL to join our Community in Motion hike this Sunday, October 25! This hike is led by Lhakpa Sherpa, West Hartford resident and 11 time Everest Summiter, and made possible by the West Hartford Prevention Partnership.

Register at:

Please click the link to complete this form.

10/20/2026

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10/12/2026

10/10/2026

Busy schedules, new expectations and school pressure can be a lot. Cannabis might seem like a way to cope, but it can make stress, anxiety and sleep worse over time. Find healthy ways to deal at BeInTheKnowCT.org.

09/18/2026

According to the report, 62% of children that died by su***de were under the age of 15 in 2025, compared for 34% in the four previous years.

09/17/2026

Cannabis from the v**e shop looks legit. It isn't. In Connecticut, legal cannabis is only sold at licensed retailers. Everything else is unregulated, untested, and illegal. Learn about the laws at BeInTheKnowCT.org.

09/15/2026

Reminder: this FREE event is tonight. Please join us .

***TONIGHT***

Town Hall 6:30-8pm

Join us for Protecting Youth In A Digital World: The Hidden Risks of AI and Social Media

Register: https://bit.ly/3OKu5pU

(This event will be recorded and shared with those who have registered)

09/11/2026

If you are a teen looking for support, reach out!

The CT Support Group peer support specialists provide peer support to teens and young adults throughout Connecticut. Meetings are free, voluntary, and confidential. Our first meeting will be about 45 minutes and we'll just get to know each other so you can decide if we're a good fit. Fill out the fo...

09/09/2026

💜🩵 NATIONAL SU***DE PREVENTION WEEK — YOU MATTER. 🩵💜

We all have scars that the world can’t see. ❤️‍🩹

Some of us carry things we never talk about. We go to work. We make people laugh. We take care of everyone around us. We smile and say “I’m okay” while quietly fighting battles nobody else knows exist.

Sometimes, the people who seem the strongest are simply the ones who have gotten really good at hiding how much they’re hurting.

This week, the West Hartford Animal Controllers want you to know something:

You matter. ❤️

You matter on the good days, and you matter on the days when getting out of bed feels like an accomplishment.

You matter when you're laughing with everyone else, and you matter when you're sitting alone wondering if anyone would notice you're hurting.

We would notice.

🐾 We spend our days helping animals who don't have a voice, but we're here for the people in our community, too. If you're struggling and just need someone to listen, the West Hartford Animal Controllers are always available to listen.

No judgment. No embarrassment. You don't have to have the right words. Sometimes just saying “I'm having a hard time” is enough.

And please — check on your people. Not just the ones who look like they're struggling. Check on the strong ones. The funny ones. The ones who are always there for everybody else.

A simple “Hey, how are you really doing?” can mean more than you'll ever know. 💜

Your story isn't over.
Your presence matters.
You matter.
And this world is better because you're still here. ❤️‍🩹

🆘 IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW NEEDS HELP:

💜 Call or text 988 to reach the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline. You can contact 988 if you're struggling yourself or if you're worried about someone else.

🚨 If you or someone else is in immediate danger, has attempted su***de, or may seriously hurt themselves, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.

❤️ If you can do so safely, stay with the person until help arrives. Don't leave someone alone during an immediate crisis.

There is no shame in asking for help. There is no weakness in saying you're struggling.

Please stay. Tomorrow needs you. 💜🩵

— West Hartford Animal Controllers 🐾❤️

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