Groton Alliance for Substance use Prevention (GASP)

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Our Mission

To promote community wellness through evidence-based prevention and health promotion strategies.

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GASP Events

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GASP was formed in July 1999 to address substance abuse in our community among our youth population (12-20 years of age). The coalition represents a collaboration of several dedicated, local agencies, parents, teens, and other interested community members:

  • Boys & Girls Club
  • Child & Family Agency
  • Children First Groton
  • Community Speaks Out
  • Community of Hope
  • Connecticut Clearinghouse
  • Country Glen Apartments
  • Ella T. Grasso Technical School
  • Groton City & Town Police Departments
  • Groton Elks
  • Groton Human Services
  • Groton Parks & Rec. Department
  • Groton Public Library
  • Groton Public Schools
  • LEARN
  • Ledge Light Health District
  • Life Happens, LLC
  • Mystic Arts Center
  • Mystic Therapy
  • Natchaug Care Plus
  • NLON Sub Base Youth Center
  • Parents
  • Project Courage
  • Quantitative Services
  • Safe Futures
  • SCADD
  • SERAC
  • School-Based Health Center
  • Shine a Light on Heroin
  • STEPS, Inc.
  • Students
  • The Connection-Mother’s Retreat
  • Tri-Circle Inc

GASP is funded by the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) and SERAC.

 

Become a Member

Become a member of the Groton Alliance for Substance use Prevention! Make a difference in the lives of Groton youth. Contact Carolyn Wilson at 860-446-3062 or cwilson@llhd.org for more information.

Delaying Alcohol Use Onset

Tips for Keeping Your Teen’s Party Alcohol-Free

    • Work with your teen on a guest list ahead of time and set a limit on the number of attendees.
    • Ask teens to leave purses or backpacks in locked cars or at the front door. Discourage teens from going back and forth from your home to their cars.
    • Lock up any alcohol in your home
    • Provide plenty to keep them entertained. Use TV, swimming pool, video games, karaoke machines, etc.
    • Provide plenty of space for them to hang out comfortably where you can see them but not hover over them.
    • Do not use a punch bowl or pitcher.
    • Monitor behavior by circulating your home and interacting with teens.
    • Never let a teen you believe to be impaired drive home.

For more information, visit bethewall.org

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