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Nov 63 min read

How Greenwich Together is combating the local opioid epidemic: ‘A go-to resource for prevention’

For nearly two decades, Greenwich Together has prioritized the health and safety of the town’s citizens . During this time it has also...

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Oct 314 min read

Himes Talks Drug Prevention with Grant Recipients: Kids in Crisis and The Norwalk Partnership

By: greenwichfreepress | October 20, 2024 US Congressman Jim Himes who represents Connecticut’s 4th Congressional district, met with...

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Oct 32 min read

What is Galaxy Gas?

"Galaxy Gas" refers to a brand of nitrous oxide canisters, which are typically sold for culinary purposes. Recently, this product gained...

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Jul 243 min read

Greenwich Alliance AVID Transition to College Program: “They prepare you so well!”

This summer the Greenwich Alliance for Education is in the midst of their second Transition to College, “T2C,” workshop series for AVID...

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May 92 min read

Healing Touch Team to Share the Power of Biofield Therapy at “Hope Day”

Residents of Greenwich are in for a treat as the Healing Touch Team gears up to attend Hope Day on April 28, 1:00-4:00pm offering their...

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Apr 272 min read

Second Annual Hope Day Celebration

Greenwich Together, in collaboration with the Yellow Tulip Project and Kids In Crisis, is thrilled to announce the second annual Hope Day...

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Mar 56 min read

The rise of CBD alcohols stirs up controversy and hope

Ms. Corina Restrepo noticed something unfamiliar on her inspection of local liquor stores November 12. As part of her work as adviser to...

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Mar 52 min read

Illegal Products Discovered At Several Greenwich Smoke Shops: Police

GREENWICH, CT — The Greenwich Police Department, along with drug control agents from the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection,...

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Apr 17, 20232 min read

Greenwich Together hosts first annual ‘Hope Day’

Greenwich Together invites the community to the first annual Hope Day, on Sunday, April 23. Hope Day is a free, all-age event to...

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Nov 7, 20223 min read

Outreach Club Reflects on Drug Abuse Prevention and Their ‘First Normal Year’ at GHS

On Thursday the Greenwich High School Outreach Club met with advisor Kathy Steiner, longtime wellness teacher, to debrief on a successful...

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Oct 8, 20224 min read

Yellow Tulip Project: Weekend Bulb Planting is a Reminder There’s Hope. It’s Okay to Seek Help.

On Saturday residents from all parts of town gathered outside GHS to support the Yellow Tulip Project‘s goal to “smash the stigma” and...

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Dec 2, 20214 min read

Local partnerships spread awareness on teen substance abuse

Substance abuse is a critical issue among the Greenwich youth community with teens becoming more susceptible to the influences of...

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Oct 25, 20213 min read

Greenwich Together: A united community front works to keep kids safe; 2021 Youth and Parent Survey

Most parents would cite the safety and protection of their children as their highest priority. However, a recent youth survey of...

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Oct 20, 20213 min read

Greenwich youth report feelings of anxiety, loneliness, depression at rate an expert calls alarming

GREENWICH — Young people in town showed high rates of depression and anxiety over the past year, according to the results of a survey...

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Apr 21, 20214 min read

‘My friends might be addicted their entire lives:’ Greenwich teen fights to stop flavored vaping

GREENWICH — Greer Levy, a junior at Greenwich High School, has seen the debilitating effects of tobacco use on her father, who regularly...

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Jan 28, 20213 min read

Greenwich Together looks to reduce teen access to alcohol, cigarettes

GREENWICH — A coalition of three-dozen community organizations known as Greenwich Together is not letting the COVID-19 pandemic stand in...

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Oct 27, 20205 min read

Gathering data that drives change

Sometimes it’s not enough to know there’s a problem in your community. You have to be able to prove it – and that means gathering data....

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Oct 26, 20201 min read

Greenwich Police to Host Drug Take Back Day for Unwanted Prescription or Over-the-Counter Medicines

In Greenwich the Greenwich Police are organizing a drug take back day on Saturday, October 24 in the public safety complex at 11 Bruce...

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Sep 11, 20202 min read

Greenwich Together Issues Statement against Racism

The article below was written and published by Greenwich Free Press. As a council committed to preventing substance misuse and promoting...

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Sep 10, 20203 min read

Greenwich coalition takes a stand against racism

The article below was written and published by Greenwich Time. GREENWICH — A Greenwich-based coalition of police leaders, human service...

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