MADD Connecticut

06/08/2026

Best friends don’t let best friends make dangerous decisions ☀️🐾

Whether your summer sidekick has two legs or four, the rule stays the same: look out for each other. Beach days, lake days, concerts, late nights - make a safe plan to get home before the fun starts.

Real friends make sure everyone gets home safe 💛

06/05/2026

Parents: before your teen heads out into the “real world,” make sure they leave home with more than just advice about jobs, bills, and laundry. Talk to them about safety, too.

3 things every teen should know before they get behind the wheel:

• Never get in the car with an impaired driver
• Have a backup plan before going out
• Real friends don’t let friends drive impaired

The conversations may feel small now, but they can save lives later. Consider getting them set up with a rideshare app as a fail safe.

06/03/2026

Sending congratulations to all of the 2026 graduates!! Please remember to stay safe on the roads this summer and celebrate safely and substance free.

06/02/2026

06/01/2026

Thinking of all those affected by impaired driving this month. ❤ Please know our Victim Advocates are always available to speak with should you need additional support.

06/01/2026

Welcome Bethanie to the MADD New England Team!!

Mothers Against Drunk Driving Rhode Island (MADD RI) is proud to welcome Bethanie Rado, BS, CPS, as our new Program Specialist focusing on youth programming.

Bethanie brings a strong background in youth leadership development, substance use prevention, community coalition building, and public health education. Most recently, she served as the Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Youth & Media Relations Coordinator for the East Providence Prevention Coalition, where she helped lead innovative prevention initiatives, youth engagement efforts, mental health awareness programming, and community outreach. The East Providence Prevention Coalition team was recognized by the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy and CADCA for excellence in youth substance use prevention efforts.

Throughout her prevention career, Bethanie has been dedicated to empowering young people to become leaders and advocates within their communities.

In recognition of her commitment to service and community impact, Bethanie was honored with the Robert S. Burgess Community Service Award from the Rhode Island Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW-RI). This award celebrates individuals who demonstrate exceptional dedication to strengthening communities and improving the lives of others through service and leadership.

In her new role at MADD Rhode Island, Bethanie will focus on expanding youth programming, strengthening youth leadership opportunities, supporting prevention education initiatives, and helping young people use their voices to create safer communities.

We are thrilled to welcome Bethanie to the MADD RI family.

05/29/2026

Thank you to our volunteers Pete, Erin and Carrie for recently speaking at Danbury High School and Farmington High School during their pre-prom assemblies about the dangers of impaired driving.

05/28/2026

This past weekend we attended the 3rd Annual Ride for Olivia event in Vermont. Olivia was only 6 years old when she was killed by an impaired driver. Thank you to Olivia's parents for hosting this event and for all those who came out to support them. Proceeds from this event benefit the Olivia Miles Educational Fund through MADD Vermont.

05/27/2026

Today is the last day to get to Five Below in Branford and help raise funds to end impaired driving. For every flyer presented at check out they will donate 10% of your order back to MADD. You must print flyer.

05/26/2026

We had the privilege last week to join Dominick H. Ferrara School for the 10th Annual Walk for MADD!!! This year they raised $1550 and brought their grand total for 10 years to $20,000!!!! Through their efforts the students not only raise awareness about impaired driving but assist in providing prevention programs and services to victims and survivors at no cost within our towns. Thank you to our amazing volunteers Lori, Krista, Lisa, and the Student Council for working to put this event together. Thank you to Joe Zullo, State Representative - East Haven, 99th District , Adam Swinney, Superintendent of East Haven Public Schools , Lisa Veleas, Assistant Superintendent of Schools, Jack Stacy, Board of Education and his wife Mrs. Stacy and Bob Swan, Director of Special Education, for taking time out to come speak with the students during their assembly.