CT College awarded $22,000 CT Statewide Healthy Campus Initiative grant

By Karen L

"Connecticut College has been awarded a $22,000 Connecticut Statewide Healthy Campus Initiative grant from the state Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services to support substance abuse prevention programs."

“'Connecticut College is committed to educating students about healthy lifestyles and the dangers of alcohol and drug abuse,' C.C. Curtiss, the college’s director of student wellness and alcohol/ drug education. 'This grant will allow us to implement new strategies to ensure a healthy campus, strengthen our community collaborations and provide more alcohol-free options for students.' ...”

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