Amplify, Inc.

Amplify, Inc. Promoting best practices that aim to eliminate suicide, substance misuse, & problem gambling/gaming.

02/19/2026

Your weekly reminder from Diego!

Our communities are stronger when we invest in our young people. Your donation to Amplify directly supports local youth ...
02/19/2026

Our communities are stronger when we invest in our young people. Your donation to Amplify directly supports local youth coalitions in the Bolton Prevention Council, East Hartford Health and Human Services, and East Windsor, CT Local Prevention Council helping fund youth leadership and substance use prevention education.

Click below to donate and make a local impact today. 👇🏼

https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=FTN78LZYVNKXQ

🚨TRAINING ALERT 🚨Join us Monday, March 16 for a community-based evening su***de prevention training. Similar to QPR, Cou...
02/19/2026

🚨TRAINING ALERT 🚨

Join us Monday, March 16 for a community-based evening su***de prevention training. Similar to QPR, Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM) gives participants the tools to recognize warning signs, ask directly about su***de, connect the person to support, with the added bonus of focusing on increasing safety of firearm and medication storage.

Scan the QR code (or save the photo to your phone and hold down the QR code with your finger) to register for this life-saving training.

As always, our trainings are free of charge. Reach out to Nicole at nbengtson@amplifyct.org for more information.

Teacher Emily Bourassa from Stafford Elementary School in Bristol was inspired to bring the Gizmo Read-Along to her firs...
02/17/2026

Teacher Emily Bourassa from Stafford Elementary School in Bristol was inspired to bring the Gizmo Read-Along to her first grade classroom after the loss of her father, David, to su***de in 2024. ❤️

Gizmo's Pawsome Guide to Mental Health was created by Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services and United Way to help children learn how to care for their mental health. The book guides students in creating a simple plan for what to do when they feel sad, mad, or worried, and encourages them to identify a trusted adult and practice how to share their feelings.

Last Friday, Amplify, along with Ruby from Mochi on the Move, had the honor of reading with 60 first graders, thanks to Emily’s courage and leadership.

When we share our stories, we never know who we may be helping. Through grief, connection, and conversation, healing begins — for ourselves and for our community.

Thank you, Emily, for reaching out to Amplify and for helping teach children the foundation of mental wellness. Check out Dave's scholarship page here: https://www.mainstreetfoundation.org/bourassa-scholarship.

Interested in bringing Gizmo to your school or organization? Reach out to us. 💛

This week Diego takes us through the 3rd Building Block of HOPE: Engagement, which is about opportunities to participate...
02/16/2026

This week Diego takes us through the 3rd Building Block of HOPE: Engagement, which is about opportunities to participate, belong, and feel capable.

Engaged Youth = Thriving Communities!

Youth who give back grow stronger.
Civic engagement is linked to better mental health, less anxiety, and higher happiness in teens, with volunteers nearly twice as likely to thrive!

Real-world skills start early.
When young people get involved in their communities, they build leadership, communication, and critical-thinking skills that boost academic success.

Youth voices matter.
Civic engagement empowers kids to see they can shape change — building confidence, purpose, and a sense of agency.

Connection creates belonging.
Community involvement strengthens friendships and intergenerational relationships — helping youth feel supported and included.

Engaged youth become engaged adults.
Early civic involvement builds lifelong habits of participation, from volunteering to voting and community leadership.

Scroll to see how Diego's needs for Engagement are met! 👇🏼

Amplify hosted the North Central Regional Su***de Advisory Board today featuring Honor Wellness Center.We’re grateful fo...
02/10/2026

Amplify hosted the North Central Regional Su***de Advisory Board today featuring Honor Wellness Center.
We’re grateful for partners from The American Legion, Department of Connecticut, Connecticut Behavioral Health Partnership (CTBHP), AU, West Hartford Veterans Affairs, Town of Enfield Together Coalition, CT State Manchester Community College, Town of Wethersfield CT, Andover Hebron Marlborough Youth Services, The Bridge, Bristol-Burlington Health District, North Central Connecticut Chamber of Commerce, FAVOR, Inc., and the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Together, this group builds local capacity and strengthens connections to help prevent and eliminate su***de, with a strong focus on veterans, first responders, and their families. Thank you to everyone who continues to show up for this life-saving work.
If you or someone you know needs support, call or text 988. Help is available 24/7.
***dePrevention

Feeling safe & supported in every day spaces is a major PCE and falls under the Environment Building Block which is the ...
02/09/2026

Feeling safe & supported in every day spaces is a major PCE and falls under the Environment Building Block which is the Safe, stable, supportive spaces for children to live, learn and play.

Scroll below to have Diego tell you about the environments where can relax in a world that can feel uncertain.

HOPE grows where safety and stability exist!

As we get ready for the Super Bowl, it is important to remember that youth should never be gambling because sports betti...
02/08/2026

As we get ready for the Super Bowl, it is important to remember that youth should never be gambling because sports betting is for adults only. For adults who choose to place bets, make sure you are doing it responsibly, within your limits, and for entertainment only.

If you or someone you know is looking for support or resources related to responsible gambling, visit AmplifyCT.org for helpful information.

Enjoy the game and stay safe! 🏈

☕💙 This morning, Amplify joined the Glastonbury Police Department for Coffee with a Cop at Starbucks! Events like this a...
02/06/2026

☕💙 This morning, Amplify joined the Glastonbury Police Department for Coffee with a Cop at Starbucks! Events like this are all about prevention, creating space for open conversations, building positive relationships between the community and law enforcement, and sharing resources around prescription drug misuse and overdose prevention. Small conversations can make a big difference.

02/05/2026

Diego reminder! 🌟

The 4 Building Blocks of HOPE outline the kinds of Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) that help youth thrive, even wh...
02/02/2026

The 4 Building Blocks of HOPE outline the kinds of Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) that help youth thrive, even when life is tough.

The first building block is Relationships. These are supportive relationships with adults and other peers that help children feel safe, valued, and connected.

And now, Diego is going to show us how Relationships in his life help him. Scroll below! 👇🏼

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178 Oakwood Drive
Glastonbury, CT
06033

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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+18602675439

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Listen. Assess. Recommend. Act.

We strengthen the ability of the North Central Region to assess needs, develop plans, and advocate for strategies and resources to advance healthy communities.

We are the Regional Behavioral Health Action Organization for the 37 towns that make up the North Central region of Connecticut.

We support Local Prevention Councils (LPCs) in prevention efforts, regional Consumer Advisory Councils (CACs), and Way To Go CT. The CACs promote leadership skills for adults in recovery and focus on topics that benefit adults with psychiatric and/or addictive disorders.