Teen Resources

Let's Talk About: Underage drinking

Talk It Out- Alcohol Developing Brain

Marijuana use & teens

Marijuana facts

Opioid Facts for Teens: Letter to Teens | NIDA (nih.gov)

The truth about opioids

E-cigarettes: The facts

Tell them when you plan to quit

WHERE TO GET HELP

This 2-1-1 contains links to information which may be useful to young adults in everyday situations, including where to go for help in a crisis, how to find support and what to do for fun. There is help available from a multitude of Connecticut programs and services, and other resources provided by national agencies.

Alcohol and the developing brain https://www.talkitoutnc.org/alcohol-developing-brain/

https://uwc.211ct.org/youth-young-adult-resources/

For suicide and Crisis Life Line call 988

Substance Recovery

https://portal.ct.gov/DCF/Adolescent-Services/VITAL/Substance-Use

https://www.thetruth.com/hot-topic/how-to-quit-vaping

https://ccar.us/programs/recovery-community-centers/ccar-hartford/

https://www.youthrecoveryct.org/

For help with quitting or cutting down on nicotine: Text VAPEFREECT (or DEJELOCT) to 88709 or call 1-800-QUIT-NOW or visit https://vapefreect.org/under-18/ (ages 13-24)

For help with quitting or cutting down on tobacco or nicotine: Text “START MY QUIT” to 36072 or visit www.mylifemyquit.com (ages 13-17)

Support groups:

Al-Anon/Alateen www.al-anon.alateen.org

Intercommunity https://www.intercommunityct.org/addiction-recovery/

NAMI -https://nami.org/Your-Journey/Kids-Teens-and-Young-Adults/Teens

Mental Health Resources- CT https://portal.ct.gov/DCF/Adolescent-Services/VITAL/Mental-Health-Resources