Substance Abuse Prevention Services are town-wide services intended to reduce the harmful effects of drugs and alcohol use on the community. Prevention staff act as the liaison for various departments and committees in town. Residents can utilize support groups, assessments, referrals for treatment programs, and other consultation, as needed. Additionally, educational activities, events, and forums will be available to increase awareness of substance use in the community. 

Please scroll through this page for a number of helpful resources.

Resources:

Be in the Know CT

Teen-quit vaping

Tobacco CT QuitLine

Underage Drinking

Parent Hotline for child’s substance use or addiction

Partnership to End Addiction

Substance Use Services CT

Problem Gambling Services CT

National Institute on Drug Abuse

Treatment:

Addiction does not discriminate - it has affected millions of American lives. If you, or someone you know is currently struggling with an addiction, please know that help is available. One of the most difficult steps when dealing with an addiction can be asking for help.

If you are unsure of where to start, or what the treatment options are, please check out the web links below for helpful resources. For any additional information, questions, or concerns you may have, please contact the Substance Abuse Prevention & Clinical Specialist, Kelsey Hust at 860-652-7531 or kelsey.hust@glastonbury-ct.gov.

• Addiction and tips on finding the right treatment
• Addiction- Medication Assisted Treatment
• Treatments can work
• Resources for Families Coping with Mental and Substance Use Disorders
• Substance use and mental health service locator
• Norasaves (link to obtain more information) Naloxone + Opioid Response App (NORA) - This is a free app which will:
  • Educate how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose
  • Explain the Good Samaritan Law
  • Provides education around what an opioid is
  • How to properly store and dispose medications
  • Find treatment and recovery support

24/7 access to treatment:  https://www.ctaddictionservices.com/

Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services DMHAS has established a 24/7 Access Line to facilitate access to substance abuse treatment. Individuals from anywhere in Connecticut may call to help with linkage to residential detox. The Access Line is able to prioritize transportation services for detox.

For information and referral please call Access Line (24/7) at 800-563-4086 

Support Groups:

Glastonbury Families Anonymous - For more information, please contact Bonnie Clark at 860-748-9715 

Narcotics Anonymous-Glastonbury

Prevention: 

Click here to learn how to safely dispose of medications at home

Liquor Stickers - The Glastonbury Community Action Partnership (GCAP) has purchased liquor stickers, which can be used to date and seal open bottles of alcohol in your home and help prevent use/access by minors. Y&FS also has Deterra bags available, which can be used to safely dispose of unused or expired medications at home. If you are interested in obtaining either/both of these items, please contact the Substance Abuse Prevention & Clinical Specialist, Kelsey Hust at 860-652-7531 or kelsey.hust@glastonbury-ct.gov. Click here to view the program flyer. They can be mailed to your home, or Y&FS staff will arrange a contact-less pickup date.

• For results of the 2009 Youth Report - Drug & Alcohol Survey click here.
• For results of the 2009 Parent Report - Drug & Alcohol Survey click here.

Contact Us

For questions or more information, please contact the Substance Use Prevention & Clinical Specialist, Kelsey Hust at 860-652-7531 or kelsey.hust@glastonbury-ct.gov. 

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