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11/21/2025

🎙️ Episode 24 is out now, and it focuses on discovering healthy outlets and activities to help prevent substance use!

💬 The group shares the sports and activities they participate in, emphasizing the importance of afterschool activities in youth prevention.

🎬 In this clip, Jada highlights how her activities are shaping her future!

🎧 Tune in at www.nbyouthprevention.com/podcast!

11/17/2025

The “Love Wins” Community Toy Drive brings the community together to donate toys to New Britain families and children in need. With your support, we can show that love always wins, and we can all have a happier holiday season together! ❤️

Here's how you can get involved:
🎁 Donate: Visit one of the registry websites to donate a toy!
💬 Spread the word: Share this post to help us reach more people!

Registry links:
🎁 Target: https://www.target.com/gift-registry/gift-giver?registryId=042e9a50-a474-11f0-9d8f-9d0b6cd5492c&type=CHARITY
🎁 Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/4KHF61AEMFO6

Every contribution makes a difference. Let’s brighten this holiday season for families in the New Britain community!

11/12/2025

11/10/2025

🇺🇸 Join Us in Honoring Our Veterans! 🇺🇸

The City of New Britain, Mayor Erin E. Stewart, and the Veterans Commission invite the entire community to our VETERANS DAY SERVICE. Let's stand together to honor the incredible women and men who have served in the United States Armed Forces.

🗓️ Date & Time: Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at 11:00 AM
📌 Location: Central Park, Downtown New Britain

We look forward to seeing you there as we recognize the sacrifices and dedication of all of our veterans.

10/31/2025

As we wrap up Prevention Month, we would like to take a moment to reflect on our Hoops for Homeless basketball tournament! 🏀

It was truly inspiring to witness the New Britain community unite in support of youth homelessness, while students showcased their basketball talents to fundraise for initiatives that address homelessness among children and families in New Britain.

A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors, players, and volunteers for making this event a remarkable success!

Sponsors:
Axim Creative, Capitol Lunch, The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain, Central Connecticut State University, CSA, J Timothy's Taverne, Martin Rosol's, Inc., Mayor's Trophy Fund (Erin Stewart), Peter Towey, The Petit Family Foundation, The Platform for Support (Jason Gibson), Tomasso, Vale CO-OP, New Britain-Berlin YMCA

10/29/2025

Our final PSA for Substance Use & Misuse Prevention Month focuses on underage drinking prevention. As we enter the holiday season, let's keep our youth safe by preventing underage drinking.

Visit www.nbyouthprevention.com/alcohol for alcohol prevention resources.

10/28/2025

It's Red Ribbon Week, an annual drug, alcohol, and to***co prevention initiative! The theme for 2025 is “Life Is A Puzzle, Solve It Drug Free,” highlighting how healthy, drug-free choices help build a meaningful life, one piece at a time.

This year, we celebrated Red Ribbon Week over the course of three events at Pulaski, DiLoreto, and Slade middle schools. Students enjoyed bounce houses, music, games, and candy as they signed petitions to BEE drug free!

Red Ribbon Week is also a kickoff for afterschool events led by our very own youth leaders!

SAMHSA
The Red Ribbon Campaign

10/27/2025

This week's Bee Positivity poster features Olivia.

Olivia's message emphasizes that you shouldn't be too tough on yourself because your best is enough!

Visit www.nbyouthprevention.com/beepositive for prevention resources.

SAMHSA

10/24/2025

🎙️ Episode 23 is out now, and it's all about music!

💬 The group shares their music taste, reflects on how music impacts their daily lives, and explores substance use messaging in popular songs.

🎬 This clip highlights an important message about the influence of songs that promote substance use!

🎧 Tune in at www.nbyouthprevention.com/podcast!

10/22/2025

💡 In honor of Substance Use and Misuse Prevention Month and Lights On Afterschool, we want to shine a light on the vital role that afterschool programs play in youth prevention efforts! Lights On Afterschool is a nationwide celebration of afterschool programs and their positive effects on students, families, and communities.

🍎 Afterschool programs offer safe and enjoyable spaces for students to develop skills, explore interests, and build friendships. Afterschool activities can improve a student's overall health and help prevent risky behaviors, such as substance use.

🎨 Reminder: American Savings Foundation is hosting a Lights On Afterschool Poster Contest, with a deadline of October 23, 2025.
Show your support for your favorite afterschool program!

SAMHSA

10/21/2025

It's Year 3 of BEE Responsible! In efforts to encourage healthy decision-making in our youth and teens, we have started our curriculum training with our NBPD officers. 🐝

Four new officers have been trained to facilitate our educational programming here in New Britain! Our BEE Responsible officers will soon be visiting 5th grade classrooms across the city. 📝

The BEE Responsible Program offers valuable information and engaging group activities for New Britain students, aimed at supporting positive mental health and encouraging youth prevention.

Thank you to our New Britain Police Department for continuing their work with us to make a brighter and better New Britain Community.