Chesprocott Health District

09/03/2025

09/02/2025

September is Sexual Health Awareness Month

The purposes is to raise awareness about s*xual health issues, promote safe s*x practices, and encourage open and honest conversations about s*xual well-being.

09/01/2025

September is National Preparedness Month! This year’s theme is Preparedness Starts at Home.
Over the course of this month, Chesprocott will share simple steps to help you and your family prepare for emergencies — starting this week with:
Know Your Risks & Responses – Be Informed.

Follow along each week for practical preparedness tips!

08/31/2025

08/31/2025

Today Chesprocott joined Wolcott CASA for Opioid Awareness Day at the Farmingbury Golf course.

We spoke to the many golfers before they hit the course about the dangers of opioid and drug misuse and how it can be prevented and gave them all goodie bags with educational information including golf balls and golf towels!
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08/27/2025

Chesprocott will be there administering Narcan training and giving away Overdose Kits. Hope to see you there!

08/27/2025

Children are back to school! Remember to stop for school buses!

In Connecticut, you must immediately stop at least 10 feet away from a school bus when its red lights are flashing and the stop arm is extended, unless you are on the opposite side of a divided highway with a physical barrier. Do not resume driving until the bus's red lights are off and the stop arm is retracted. Failing to stop is a serious offense with potentially high fines, points on your license, increased insurance rates, and possible jail time.

08/27/2025

This week is Overdose Awareness Week!

During Overdose Awareness Week, we come together to remember the lives lost to overdose, support those still struggling, and take meaningful action toward change.

Additionally, August 31 marks International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD), a global, annual campaign to end overdose. SAMHSA mourns with the families and friends who have lost loved ones to overdose, and we renew our commitment to preventing these tragiAdditionally, August 31 marks International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD), a global, annual campaign to end overdose. SAMHSA mourns with the families and friends who have lost loved ones to overdose, and we renew our commitment to preventing these tragi deaths.

SAMHSA’s commitment during Overdose Awareness Week and every week reflects the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy priorities to reduce overdose deaths, stop drug use before it starts, and increase access to treatment. Together, we’re working to protect Americans, build stronger communities, and Making America Healthy Again.