Windham Substance Abuse Task Force Getting Fed Grant

WINDHAM, CT — U.S. Rep Joe Courtney on Friday announced that the Drug-Free Communities Support Program has awarded $1.25 million in grants to programs in a number of eastern Connecticut towns that work to reduce local youth substance abuse.

Among them is the Windham Substance Abuse Task Force, which is getting $125,000.

The DFC program is directed by the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy in partnership with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration SAMHSA.

“The rising tide of prescription opioid and heroin addiction continues to harm our communities,” Courtney said. “We need all hands on deck response to deal with this epidemic, and this federal funding will go a long way in helping these local treatment programs to fight back against this vexing epidemic of drug addiction. Starting with youth education is one of the best ways to ensure the next generation understands the dangers associated with narcotic drug use and remain drug-free. I know that these programs will put this funding to good use.”

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