Alcohol continues to be the most used substance
among East Haddam youth and youth nationally.
Alcohol continues to be the most used substance amongst
East Haddam youth and youth nationally.
Alcohol continues to be the most
used substance among East Haddam
youth and youth nationally.
We’re here to help!
East Haddam LPC is an alliance of individuals and groups, where all members work together to help our youth be strong, safe and substance free. Growing a healthy community takes a collective voice from many parts of the community. Everyone has a role to play! We join together to support and encourage all of our youth to make positive decisions and healthy choices.
EHLPC operates under the supervision of East Haddam Youth and Family Services, a private non-profit organization
We’re here to help!
East Haddam LPC is an alliance of individuals and groups, where all members work together to help our youth be strong, safe and substance free.
Growing a healthy community takes a collective voice from many parts of the community. Everyone has a role to play! We join together to support and encourage all of our youth to make positive decisions and healthy choices.
We’re here to help!
East Haddam LPC is an alliance
of individuals and groups, where all members work together to help
our youth be strong, safe and
substance free.
Growing a healthy community takes a collective voice from many parts of the community. Everyone has a role to play! We join together to support and encourage all of our youth to make positive decisions and healthy choices.
EHLPC operates under the supervision of East Haddam Youth and Family Services, a private non-profit organization
Youth who start drinking alcohol before the age of 15 are SIX times more likely to develop alcohol dependance or misuse later in life than those who wait until 21 years old.
how do you stay above water?
Share with us And win a prize!
Share with us what you do in the community to "stay above water" or resist the pressures of underage drinking.
Email us at ehlpc@ehyfs.org with the subject "How I Stay Above Water," in the email include your age and your story
(this should be at least a couple sentences). When you submit your email, you will be entered into a giveaway taking place April 21st, 2025. Entering your story you are giving us permission to publish your entry on our social media platforms anonymously.
how do you stay above water?
Share with us And win a prize!
Share with us what you do in the community to "stay above water"
or resist the pressures of
underage drinking.
Email us at ehlpc@ehyfs.org with the subject "How I stay above water," in the email include your age and
your story (this should be at least
a couple sentences.)
When you submit your email, you will be entered into a giveaway taking place January 6th, 2025. Entering your story you are giving us permission to publish your entry
on our social media
platforms anonymously.
Let’s stay afloat
Youth who consume alcohol are more likely to engage in other risky behaviors, leading to: Injuries (car accidents, drowning, etc), Sexually Transmitted Infections and Pregnancy, Violence (Homicide, Suicide, Sexual Violence), Illicit Drug Use, and Lower School Performance.
Let’s stay afloat
Youth who consume alcohol are more likely to engage in other risky behaviors, leading to:
Injuries (car accidents, drowning, etc), Sexually Transmitted Infections and Pregnancy, Violence (Homicide, Suicide, Sexual Violence), Illicit Drug Use, and Lower School Performance.
Need a lifeline? Call 211, 988, or 911
211: Call for community information and resources (Housing, Employment, Food, Healthcare, Counseling and Support Groups)
988: Call or Text for Suicide Intervention and Crisis Support (Thoughts of Suicide, Substance Use Crisis, Mental Health Crisis and Emotional Distress)
When in doubt, call 911: First responder dispatch for emergencies (Fire, Medical, Crime, Life threatening situation)
Interested in learning more? Check out these websites
Need a lifeline? Call 211, 988, or 911
211: Call for community information and resources (Housing, Employment, Food, Healthcare, Counseling and Support Groups)
988: Call or Text for Suicide Intervention and Crisis Support (Thoughts of Suicide, Substance Use Crisis, Mental Health Crisis and Emotional Distress)
When in doubt, call 911: First responder dispatch for emergencies (Fire, Medical, Crime, Life threatening situation)
