Windham Prevention Coalition

04/22/2026

Safely dispose of your unused or expired medications 💊

Join us for Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 25 from 10 AM–2 PM at Jillson Square in Willimantic.

Free, anonymous, and no questions asked. Let’s keep our community safe.

11/24/2025

THREE DAYS LEFT 🦃✨

We want to give a huge THANK YOU to our amazing local businesses who have been hosting our handmade “Sunny the Turkey” boxes! Your support means everything to us. Be sure to stop by and check them out, these spaces are not only beautiful, but full of heart and positive energy for our community.

“Sunny” will be in these locations until this Wednesday🧡

Special thanks to Angie and the YONO team, Ashley and the Pure Sun team, and the wonderful staff at the Windham Senior Center / Human Services Department, and a heartfelt THANK YOU to all of their customers and community members who donated and helped make this effort so meaningful. Your generosity and kindness truly make a difference, and it means the world to us at WPC! 💛

11/23/2025

As part of WPC’s Community Food Drive campaign, our Youth Council had the opportunity to table outside of Stop & Shop, collecting donations for the Covenant Soup Kitchen.

We are so grateful to everyone who stopped by to donate or simply share a kind word, your support truly means the world to us. Our community is filled with generosity, compassion, and heart 💓

11/18/2025

💭 Think Twice Tuesday: Week Four 💭

This week is all about kindness. Remember to think twice before you speak, someone may be carrying more than you know. Kindness can help reduce isolation, which is a major risk factor for substance misuse.

We invite you to share a kind word below for someone who may need it, or tag someone who always knows how to brighten a cloudy day 💛

11/04/2025

Happy Voting Day Windham and Willimantic 🗳️🐸

Today is an extra special day for us at the Windham Prevention Coalition as one of our very own Youth Council members designed the “I Voted” stickers you’re proudly wearing!

Ali, a student at Windham High School, entered and won the 2nd Annual “I Voted” Sticker Contest for 2024-25. Not only is Ali a dedicated and creative member of our Youth Council, but he is also an outstanding student and community leader.

We are so proud of you, Ali, and congratulations on this amazing achievement!! 🏅

(Pictured: the tri-fold display at each polling location recognizing Ali’s winning design)

11/04/2025

💭 Think Twice Tuesday : Week Three 💭

Underage drinking can change more than your night. It can affect your brain development, increase the risk of addiction, and impact your future.

Think twice before you drink 🏆

11/01/2025

The Windham Prevention Coalition was thrilled to return to Natchaug Elementary School for another incredible “M.I.K.E.” (Men Involved in Kids’ Education) event, this time with a fun Halloween twist! 🎃

This special event, sponsored and run by the Natchaug Family Resource Center (FRC) at Natchaug School, is coordinated by Edilma Maheu and Parent Educator Katiria Maldonado. The FRC has proudly been hosting the M.I.K.E. program since 1999, providing a meaningful way to involve male figures in students’ education and strengthen school-family connections.

Natchaug students were invited to bring along a male role model in their lives to enjoy an evening filled with connection, laughter, and memories.

The WPC team had such a wonderful time honoring all the amazing men who showed up to support their kids. In honor of Red Ribbon Week’s theme, we created a special photo booth so each child and their guest could capture this meaningful moment together, something to cherish forever. ❤️

A huge thank you to Natchaug Elementary School and their dedicated staff for hosting such a heartfelt event and for continuing to celebrate the positive influence of male role models in our community!

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from the Windham Prevention Coalition 🎃

We hope to see everyone tonight at Willimantic’s Trick or Treat on Main Street from 5 to 7 PM, be sure to stop by and say hi!

If we miss you there, we’re still wishing you a safe, fun, and spooky Halloween filled with laughter and, of course, LOTS of candy 🍬

And don’t forget, our friends at Project Imo, Inc. are hosting a Halloween Party tonight, and everyone’s invited! 🎉

Click the link below to secure your FREE tickets learn more 👻

https://projectimo.org/event/community-halloween-party/

10/28/2025

We’re on Instagram! 🎉

Follow our new page to stay up to date on local prevention efforts, events, and campaigns happening right here in our community 🙂

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10/28/2025

💭 Think Twice Tuesday : Week Two 💭

What seems sweet isn’t always safe 🍭🚫

Vapes can look fun and taste like candy, but they often contain ni****ne, heavy metals, and chemicals that can harm developing lungs and make it harder to quit later.

Everyone’s still learning about how va**ng affects our health, which is why it’s important for youth and parents alike to stay informed and make mindful choices together. 💙