ABOUT
Western Connecticut Coalition (WCTC)
WCTC is a Regional Behavioral Health Action Organization (RBHAO).
Here at WCTC, we deliver our services through the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF), a data-driven, evidence-based prevention model developed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The SPF requires States and communities to systematically:
-
Assess their prevention needs based on epidemiological data.
-
Build their prevention capacity.
-
Develop a strategic plan.
-
Implement effective community prevention programs, policies, and practices, and
-
Evaluate their efforts for outcomes.
WCTC Serves the Following Towns:
Barkhamsted, Beacon Falls, Bethel, Bethlehem, Bridgewater, Brookfield, Canaan, Cheshire, Colebrook, Cornwall, Danbury, Goshen, Hartland, Harwinton, Kent, Litchfield, Middlebury, Morris, Naugatuck, New Fairfield, New Hartford, New Milford, Newtown, Norfolk, North Canaan, Oxford, Prospect, Redding, Ridgefield, Roxbury, Salisbury, Sharon, Sherman, Southbury, Thomaston, Torrington, Warren, Washington, Waterbury, Watertown, Winchester, Winsted, Wolcott, Woodbury.
Mission
Our mission is to promote the behavioral health continuum of care
and to enhance the quality of life at every stage.
Vision
Foster communication, networking, partnerships, and relationships
to promote inclusive coordination and collaboration. Involve people with lived experience. Education and advocacy, assessment and continuous improvement, to achieve our mission.
Values
Collaboration, Respect, Cultural Humility, Fidelity, Efficiency, Timeliness, Strategic Prevention Framework and Positive Community Norms.
Contact us
If you need more info on Substance Misuse Prevention, Suicide Prevention and Trainings, Disordered Gambling Awareness, Recovery Friendly Workplaces, Naloxone Trainings, or Mental Health Wellness fill out this form to contact us!
Our Address
27 Siemon Company Drive Suite 304W
Watertown 06795
Call Us
Tel: 203-743-7741
860-266-1822
Partners
DMHAS
MISSION: The Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services is a health care 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.
SAMHSA
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's communities.
Connecticut Prevention Network
The Connecticut Prevention Network (CPN) is an association of the state’s 5 Regional Behavioral Health Action Organizations (RBHAOs) that work to provide your community with education, training, and advocacy for substance abuse prevention and related community concerns such as violence, teen pregnancy, drunk driving, sexually transmitted infections, HIV/AIDS and suicide.
CADCA
Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America is a nonprofit organization that is committed to creating safe, healthy and drug-free communities globally.
Problem Gambling Services
To provide a comprehensive network of consumer-oriented problem gambling recovery services for people of Connecticut and to foster an environment throughout the State that promotes informed choices around gambling behavior.