This year marks the 35th anniversary of the Governor’s Prevention Partnership, a state board that works to build statewide capacity to prevent underage drinking and substance abuse. The partnership seeks to engage youth through prevention and intervention strategies to ensure thriving families, schools, and communities.
Founded in 1989 by Governor William O’Neill, the partnership was formed as a public-private entity dedicated to leveraging business and government resources to help Connecticut youth. Today, the team of prevention and mentoring experts work with as many young people as possible to address the combination of increased mental health presentation and acuity and the rise of dangerous substances like fentanyl.
Developing strong, drug-free futures for our youth is of paramount importance for our communities. I wholeheartedly support the mission of the Governor’s Prevention Partnership, recognizing its vital role in addressing drug abuse through comprehensive intervention and education initiatives. By fostering collaboration between community leaders and private resources, we can effectively combat substance abuse and safeguard the health and future of our citizens.
“For 35 years, the Governor’s Prevention Partnership has been focused on preventing youth substance use in Connecticut,” according to Kelly Juleson-Scopino, co-president and chief external affairs officer of the partnership. “We’ve been fortunate to work with tremendous leaders like Senator Hwang who are at the forefront of advocating for policies for the betterment of Connecticut’s young people. We appreciate his ongoing support and commitment, and couldn’t do this work without partners like him.”
