West Hartford-Bloomfield Health District

09/01/2026

💜 September is National Recovery Month 💜

Recovery is possible, and everyone deserves access to support, resources, and tools that can help keep themselves and their loved ones safer.

As part of our commitment to harm reduction and community health, free harm reduction supplies and materials are available at our office during regular business hours, no questions asked.

Need supplies outside of business hours? Our harm reduction cabinets are available 24/7 at the Bloomfield Community Center and Bloomfield Police Department.

Whether you are in recovery, actively using substances, supporting someone you love, or simply want to have supplies on hand, you are welcome to access these resources. There is no judgment, no stigma, and no questions asked.

08/31/2026

On International Overdose Awareness Day, we remember those lost to overdose, support those affected by substance use, and recommit to saving lives through compassion, education, and evidence-based action.

WHBHD offers free naloxone and drug testing strips to community members. Stop by our office at 580 Cottage Grove Rd, Ste 100 Monday - Friday between 7:30 am and 3 pm, no questions asked.

In 2025, approximately 70,000 people in the United States died from drug overdose. Each person was loved, valued, and missed.

This , we honor them through remembrance, compassion, and evidence-based action.
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08/31/2026

We had a wonderful time at Bookwyrm Fest with the West Hartford Public Library last month!

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table to learn more about local public health programs and resources. We always enjoy connecting with our community and participating in events that bring people together!

08/26/2026

🍂 Our Fall Diabetes Self-Management Workshop is back! 🍂

Join us for a 7-week workshop series designed to help you build confidence and skills for managing diabetes and living well.

Choose the format that works best for you:
💻 Virtual via Zoom: Tuesdays
📍 In person at the Bloomfield Senior Center: Thursdays

Come learn, connect, and gain practical tools to help you better manage your diabetes. 💙

Space is limited, sign up today!

08/21/2026

This week, WHBHD staff Kristin (Public Health Emergency Response Specialist/Medical Resiliency Coordinator), Megan (Community Health Coordinator & Epidemiologist), and Sarah (Health Education Specialist) attended the FBI/CDC Joint Criminal-Epidemiologic Investigations Workshop at Camp Nett in Niantic alongside many of our fellow local health partners. Thank you to FBI New Haven, CDC, and CT DPH for this great opportunity!

08/14/2026

Quit Ni****ne. Get Support. 💙

WHBHD has ni****ne quit kits available for youth under 21 who are ready to take the first step toward quitting va**ng or other ni****ne products.

You don’t have to do it alone. Stop by our office to get your quit kit and resources.

Ready to quit? We’re here to help.

*Funding for this project was provided through Connecticut Juul Settlement Funds awarded by the CT Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) through Amplify, Inc.

08/12/2026

August is National Eye Exam Month! 👀

Your eyes work hard every day, so don’t forget to give them the care they deserve! 💙 Schedule an eye exam to help protect your vision and catch potential eye health concerns early. Make your vision a priority this August!

08/05/2026

Happy August! ☀️

Take a look through our August newsletter to see all the exciting things we have planned as we gear up for the back-to-school season.

08/04/2026

July was a busy month for the WHBHD! 🌟

Here's a look at what we accomplished in our community:
🎗️ Hosted a Free Cancer & Chronic Illness Prevention Fair at the Bloomfield Community Center.
📚 Joined the fun at Bookwrym Fest at Noah Webster Library.
🎉 Celebrated with the community at the West Indian Celebration in Bloomfield.
💙 In partnership with Amplify and the Bloomfield Police Department, installed TWO harm reduction cabinets in Bloomfield to help expand access to lifesaving resources.

Thank you to all of our community partners, volunteers, and residents who helped make these events and initiatives a success.

We look forward to continuing our work to build a healthier, stronger community together!

07/30/2026

Another step forward in expanding access to life-saving resources in our community! We're proud to partner with Amplify, Inc. and the Bloomfield, CT Police Department Town of Bloomfield, CT to celebrate the placement of the SECOND harm reduction cabinet in Bloomfield, increasing access to free, anonymous overdose prevention and harm reduction supplies.

Special thanks to Amplify for providing the cabinets and initial supplies, and to our local partners for helping bring these resources to the community!

Harm Reduction Cabinets Now Available at Two Bloomfield Locations

Bloomfield residents now have access to two free, anonymous harm reduction cabinets as part of the Town’s ongoing commitment to overdose prevention and public health.

Through a partnership between the Bloomfield, CT Police Department, the West Hartford-Bloomfield Health District, and Amplify, Inc., harm reduction cabinets are now available at:

📍 Bloomfield Police Department, 785 Park Avenue (front entrance)
📍 Alvin & Beatrice Wood Human Services Building, 330 Park Avenue (mural side entrance)

Amplify provided the harm reduction cabinets and supplied the initial DMHAS-funded resources to stock them, including naloxone (Narcan), fentanyl and xylazine test strips, gloves, hand sanitizer, and other harm reduction supplies.

Each cabinet includes:

💜 Naloxone (Narcan), a life-saving medication that can reverse an opioid overdose
🧪 Fentanyl and xylazine test strips
🧤 Gloves and hand sanitizer
🪥 Personal care items

All supplies are free and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Access is completely anonymous, with no sign-in, identification, or questions required.

Residents are encouraged to take what they need for themselves, a family member, a friend, or to keep on hand in case of an emergency. Having naloxone readily available can help keep someone alive until emergency medical assistance arrives.

The photo features representatives from the Bloomfield Police Department, the West Hartford-Bloomfield Health District, and Amplify, recognizing the collaborative effort that made these cabinets possible and expanded access to life-saving resources throughout the community.

Together, we can save lives.