Connect. Engage. Empower.
Local Prevention Councils are exactly what Margaret Mead had in mind. A diverse group of committed volunteers who come together to raise awareness and identify solutions to address the profound impact of substance misuse.
Using proven prevention strategies of assessment, readiness, planning, and implementation as a guide, and integrating multifaceted approaches, such advertising, educational workshops and grassroots advocacy, Local Prevention Councils work toward stemming the tide of substance misuse within their own communities.
Thirty-four Local Prevention Councils work at the grassroots level to raise awareness of substance misuse and offer early intervention plans and evaluation. While members might come from all walks of life, they share a passion and commitment to find ways to make a difference in the behavioral health of their community.
With grants funded by the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, Amplify works with each Local Prevention Council offering guidance, resources and encouragement as members come together to clear paths toward positive changes in their towns.
Local Prevention Councils by Town:
Tressa Giordano
tressag@ahmyouth.org
salexe@town.avon.ct.us
dtruitt@town.berlin.ct.us
athompson@bloomfieldct.org
beth.goldsnider@boltonct.org
Josh Medeiros
joshmedeiros@bristolct.gov
Jenelle Howard
jenellehoward@bristolct.gov
twomey.t@burlingtonct.us
suesaidel@aol.com
SueL@egtownhall.com
cnolen@easthartfordct.gov
mmaltese@eastwindsorct.com
dpenti@ellington-ct.gov
amashiak@enfield.org
ParentN@farmington-ct.org
glastonburycap@gmail.com
ahcox@granby-ct.gov
GFederico@unitedwayinc.org
tressag@ahmyouth.org
Heather Wlochowski
heatherw@manchesterct.gov
tressag@ahmyouth.org
mallory.deprey@newbritainct.gov
clabrecque@newingtonct.gov
brown@plainville-ct.gov
perkinsc@plymouth.k12.ct.us
lstanczyc@ci.rocky-hill.ct.us
Kristen Formanek
kformanek@simsbury-ct.gov
anna.deal68@gmail.com
Megan Albanese
albanesem@southington.org
elizabeth.langevin@southwindsor.org
Sheryl Allard
allards@stafford.k12.ct.us
Kate Powers
kpowers@SuffieldCT.gov
ndunn@tolland.org
mhill@vernon-ct.gov
Astrid.Calderone@westhartfordct.gov
Erica.texeira@wethersfieldct.com
Maffiolini@townofwindsorct.com
Wendy Knowles
wknowles@wlocks.com