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DMHAS serves adults over 18 with psychiatric or substance use disorders, or both, who lack the financial means to obtain such services on their own.

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Tomorrow is DEA Takeback Day! Use this opportunity to safely dispose of any unused medications. Find a dropoff location near you: https://t.co/mwmwurfmru

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Did You Know – SAMHSA National Model Standards for Peer Certification: This week we're featuring how we incorporated SAMHSA's recommendations on the structure, format, and accommodations of the peer certification examination.

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Naloxone saves lives. Find out how to get free naloxone and add it to your first aid kit today! https://t.co/k5P22KuDtm

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Cannabis is toxic for children and pets. Keep everyone in your household safe by storing all cannabis products in a secure and locked place. Find other health and safety tips here: https://t.co/wMx74WDXJt

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Did You Know – SAMHSA National Model Standards for Peer Certification: Learn more about how we incorporated SAMHSA's recommendations on examination content.

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Saturday, October 24 is DEA Takeback Day! If you have unused medications you would like to dispose of safely, use this map to find a drug collection box near you! https://t.co/mwmwurfmru

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You are not alone. Over 23 million people are in recovery for substance use. Start your recovery journey today.
For information about treatment and resources in Connecticut, call our 24/7 Access Line at 1-800-563-4086.

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Learn the warning signs of problem gambling and how to get help for yourself or a loved one at https://t.co/mY6lOU5c5B.

Need help now? Call the problem gambling helpline at 1-888-789-7777 to be connected to a trained helpline specialist.

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Keep yourself and others safe. Don't drive under the influence of cannabis. Learn more about the laws around cannabis usage in Connecticut here: https://t.co/5baYyqoNe2

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Got old or unused medications in your medicine cabinet? Take a few minutes to clean them out! Reminders of best practices:
-Don't flush medications down the toilet or pour them down the drain.
-Find a local drug collection box for easy dropoff.
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Every person's recovery journey looks different. What matters is what works for you. Take the first step towards recovery. Visit https://t.co/yqdVp1BpIZ or Call 1-800-563-4086 for more information.

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Drinking alcohol can increase your risk of developing breast cancer. Learn more about how alcohol affects women here: https://t.co/aIoeqhXFoe

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Did You Know – SAMHSA National Model Standards for Peer Certification: SAMHSA recommended that certified peer workers lead the peer certification examination development. Learn more about how we fulfilled this standard by collaborating with the peer worker community.

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Cannabis use can have a negative impact on your physical and mental health. Learn more about the health risks here: https://t.co/wMx74WDXJt

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Today is Military Suicide Awareness & Remembrance Day. On this and every day we remember those who served, honor those we lost, and stand with those still carrying the weight of their service.

If you or a loved one need help, call 988 or visit this site: https://t.co/1mMnPFLOe5

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Last week DMHAS staff member William Pierce presented at SWCMHS’s 1st Annual Advocacy Day! This event was organized to provide education, resources and information to our clients and providers so they can better advocate for their treatment and care. Great job!

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Did You Know – SAMHSA National Model Standards for Peer Certification: SAMHSA recommended specific topic areas be covered in peer certification training. Learn more about how we incorporated this content into our training.

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A home run of a day! ⚾️ Thank you to everyone who joined us at Dunkin’ Park for the 2026 CT Prevention Summit earlier this month. Great workshops, great people, all in service of building healthier communities. Way to go!

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Alcohol can lead to higher risk of developing breast cancer. Learn more about how alcohol use affects women: https://t.co/UXdegMB1E5

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During hard times having some “go-to” coping strategies can make a huge difference. If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, call 211 (in CT), call/text 988, or chat https://t.co/ZwVNrSTfoR. For resources visit https://t.co/bEdCgng1I4.