Local Prevention Councils
Established in 1988 as the Governor’s Initiative, the Local Prevention Council (LPC) was created to enhance and facilitate local involvement in the development and implementation of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug (ATOD) prevention activities. Alliance for Prevention and Wellness provides assistance and resources to each Local Prevention Council with grants funded by the CT Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services.
Using the Strategic Prevention Framework of assessment, capacity building, planning, implementation and evaluation as a strategic guide, and integrating multifaceted strategies for community level change, such as providing information, changing consequences, building skills and grassroots advocacy to change community norms and prevention youth substance use in their communities.
Grant Opportunities for Coalitions
Vaping (Nicotine or Cannabis) Prevention
>> 2023-2024 Local Prevention Council (LPC) Grant Application Instructions
>> 2023-2024 Local Prevention Council (LPC) Grant Application
Opioid Overdose Prevention
>> 2023-2024 State Opioid Response (SOR) Mini Grant Announcement
>> 2023-2024 State Opioid Response (SOR) Mini Grant Application
Grant Deliverables Reports (For both LPC and SOR)
>> 2023-2024 APW Grant Deliverables Report for Local Coalitions
Downloadable Vaping Materials
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