Resources
Check out How Did His Life Go So Wrong by James Tsacoyeanes as he chronicles his struggle to come to terms with his son’s life, death and finally light at the tunnel of grief after years of pain. It is a story of failed attempts to save his son Chris after countless rehab stays. During his last few years, Chris’s addiction struggles were further complicated by his insistence on selling synthetic drugs through his website. He believed he was furthering research into potentially beneficial drugs. He was willing to risk his life for this pursuit. Was he delusional as a psychiatrist said years before? Was he really doing this research as a scientific goal or was he just a drug addict selling drugs? In the end, all that mattered is he died.
To purchase this book, please email ccostello@wolcottps.org and, as being a resident of Wolcott, James will meet you in a convent place in town to deliver his book. Thank you. |
2-1-1 is your one-stop connection to the local services you need; from utility assistance, food, housing, child care, after school programs, elder care, crisis intervention and much more. 2-1-1 is always ready to assist you find the help you need. Dial 2-1-1 or search online. If you are outside of Connecticut or have a problem using the 2-1-1-number, dial 1-800-203-1234.
www.211ct.org |
The Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services is a healthcare agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve.
www.ct.gov/dmhas |
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America.
www.samhsa.gov |
The CT Suicide Advisory Board (CTSAB) is a network of diverse advocates, educators and leaders concerned with addressing the problem of suicide with a focus on prevention, intervention, and health and wellness promotion.
www.preventsuicidect.org |
WCTC is a Regional Behavioral Health Action Organization (RBHAO). Western Connecticut Coalition's mission is to promote the behavioral health continuum of care and to enhance quality of life at every stage. They are a coalition of volunteers, citizens, and prevention professionals dedicated to developing and coordinating services that improve mental health, reduce substance misuse and raise awareness about available resources.
www.wctcoaltion.org/ |
This is Quitting is a campaign through The Truth Initiative. It is a free and anonymous text messaging program designed to help young people quit vaping. The first-of-its-kind quit program incorporates messages from other young people like them who have attempted to, or successfully quit, e-cigarettes.
thisisquitting.org Know Ur Vape is a new campaign launched by DMHAS & CT Clearinghouse to educate and help people quit vaping. Their website has a vape quiz, resources, and much more!
https://www.drugfreect.org/know-ur-vape/#quiz |