West Haven Prevention Council

West Haven Prevention Council The mission of the West Haven Prevention Council is to comprehensively engage all sectors of the West Haven community to prevent youth substance misuse.

Our mission is to involve and engage the local community to prevent alcohol and substance use among our young people. WHPC is tasked to develop programs and initiatives to prevent and reduce alcohol use among youth and young adults ages 12-20 in West Haven. Coalitions are made up of community leaders representing twelve sectors that organize to meet the local prevention needs of the youth and fami

lies in their communities. These twelve sectors are:
• Youth
• Parents
• Businesses
• Media
• School
• Youth-serving organizations
• Law enforcement
• Religious/fraternal organizations
• Civic and volunteer organizations
• Healthcare professionals
• State, Local, and Tribal governments
• Other organizations involved in reducing illicit substance use

What great opportunities for West Haven Youth- thank you West Haven Youth and Family Services!
06/15/2026

What great opportunities for West Haven Youth- thank you West Haven Youth and Family Services!

With so many new ni****ne products coming to market, it is an important time to remember that even though the to***co la...
06/15/2026

With so many new ni****ne products coming to market, it is an important time to remember that even though the to***co landscape may look different than it did a decade ago, to***co use remains the leading preventable cause of death in the United States. According to national data from the 2022 National Health Interview Survey, 28.8 million U.S. adults smoke ci******es. Learn more: https://www.cadca.org/blog/to***co-is-still-a-public-health-issue/

We are partnering with The Milford Bank to share important safety tips for parents to talk with their teens to educate ...
06/12/2026

We are partnering with The Milford Bank to share important safety tips for parents to talk with their teens to educate young peo­ple about online risks gives them the con­fi­dence to make informed deci­sions and pro­tect their pri­va­cy. Learn more tips: https://www.aecf.org/blog/internet-safety-for-teens

Thank you West Haven City Hall for having us at your employee health fair! It was a great day!
06/11/2026

Thank you West Haven City Hall for having us at your employee health fair! It was a great day!

Flavors are a major way that ***co attracts youth. 90% of youth that v**e, use flavors. The FDA recently authorized 2...
06/11/2026

Flavors are a major way that ***co attracts youth. 90% of youth that v**e, use flavors. The FDA recently authorized 2 flavored e-ci******es, blueberry and mango. This is concerning for so many reasons.
We can take action! Let the FDA know to put our kids first. You can add your name to a letter here: https://www.parentsagainstva**ng.org/letter-to-fda-mango
Thank you Parents Against Va**ng e-cigs for creating this action!

As the weather warms up and the community hits the pools and beaches, keep these safety tips in mind. And for more infor...
06/10/2026

As the weather warms up and the community hits the pools and beaches, keep these safety tips in mind. And for more information:https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/sites/default/files/publications/NIAAA_SummerSafetyFactSheet.pdf

Two great webinars from Operation Parent!!
06/09/2026

Two great webinars from Operation Parent!!

Join Operation Parent’s free, monthly webinars featuring child psychologists and prevention experts. Topics include teen anxiety, va**ng, social media, trauma-informed parenting, and more—designed to empower K‑12 caregivers and spark meaningful conversations.

Did you know June is National Safety Month? This week's theme is about staying safe on the roads and what better way to ...
06/09/2026

Did you know June is National Safety Month? This week's theme is about staying safe on the roads and what better way to do that than to not drive impaired. Please keep our roads safe!

We are partnering with The Milford Bank to share important safety tips for parents to talk with their teens to educate y...
06/09/2026

We are partnering with The Milford Bank to share important safety tips for parents to talk with their teens to educate young peo­ple about online risks gives them the con­fi­dence to make informed deci­sions and pro­tect their pri­va­cy. Learn more tips: https://www.aecf.org/blog/internet-safety-for-teens

06/08/2026

Ending the year on a sweet note 🧁✨🫶🏼

At our final Youth Committee meeting, WH Prevents took a moment to celebrate the things they’re most proud of from this year. Big wins, small wins, and everything in between—because every accomplishment matters. 💙

Watch as our members share what they're most proud of from this year! 🎈🩵

West Haven Youth and Family Services




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PO Box 17572
West Haven, CT
06516

Telephone

+14754413662

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