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The Vernon ROCKS Awarded $1.5 Million Federal Grant

The Village for Families & Children is excited to announce the expansion of their Partnership for Success program (also known as the Vernon ROCKS Coalition) through a $1.5 million federal grant from the Substance and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) over...

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CDC and DPH Issues Warnings Regarding Vaping

The Center for Disease Control is investigating a multi-state outbreak of lung injury associated with use of e-cigarette, or vaping, products.  More information can be accessed HERE.    To read The CT DPH Press Release recommending residents refrain from the...

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2018 Connecticut Overdoses

The map below displays drug overdoses that took place in 2018. Explore the tabs to learn more about demographic information, or heroin and fentanyl related overdoses.


December is Impaired Driving Prevention Month

The month of December is usually spent traveling to and from family members' houses, attending various holiday gatherings and celebrating the holidays with laughter and cheer. Unfortunately, during this month drunk driving skyrockets. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation's...

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Vaping continues to be on the rise

Vernon is off to a great start with a new school year. However, there is still a troubling trend that is increasing in our youth - Vaping. Within just the first few months of the school year, or RHS School...

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Do you know about “Drinksgiving”?

Thanksgiving is a time of being with family and friends, celebrating the things you are most grateful for. Unfortunately, there is a popular trend emerging around this holiday that comes with risk! The day before Thanksgiving, sometimes referred to as...

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“A Story of Change”

One of our active coalition members, Steven Jackson, is a Suboxone Coordinator, Addiction Counselor, and Medication Assisted Treatment Specialist at Hockanum Valley Community Council. Click the link below to read an inspiring story of change and recovery! Story of Change


13 Reasons Why Netflix Show

It is important to know that asking someone if they are having thoughts of suicide does not increase the risk or plant the idea. Instead, it provides the chance to offer support and have a conversation. As many of you...

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April Drug Take Back Event

Thank you to everyone who participated in this weekend's drug take back event. With your help, we were able to safely dispose of 89 pounds of prescription medications! Special thanks to Vernon, CT Police Department and Walgreens for making the...

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TIPS Training

Vernon ROCKS is partnering with the Vernon Police Department and ERASE to hold a TIPS (Training for Intervention ProcedureS) demonstration for employees who sell or serve alcohol. The training teaches these individuals how to properly check IDs to prevent underage...

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