1. When was the Windham-Eastern Prevention Collaborative Formed?
The collaborative was originally formed in the fall of 2005.
2. How did the WEPC begin?
The collaborative was formed via a grant from the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services.
3. How is the WEPC related to Eastern Connecticut State University?
The university assists in the coordination of various collaborative-related activities, but does not necessarily endorse ever activity.
4. Are you trying to stop college students from drinking?
No, we are making an attempt to encourage healthy behavior.
5. How do you decide what projects to take on?
The project is guided by SAMSHA’s Prevention Platform. All project initiatives follow this framework. You can learn more about this framework here.