The Northwest Hills Prevention Connection 2018 Community Survey

NHPC 2018 Community Survey

The Northwest Hills Prevention Connection mobilizes youth and community partners to reduce youth substance abuse and create a safe, healthy and drug-free environment where youth and families thrive. Through this survey we will be able to better serve our youth and their families with local prevention programming. Your answers will also help us identify ways we can best support our parents and community.
This survey is completely anonymous and does NOT ask for information which could identify you. This survey only take a few minutes of your time. Thank You!

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* 1. What is your town of residence?

Barkhamsted

Colebrook

New Hartford

Norfolk

Winchester

Other (please specify)

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* 2. Your gender:

Male

Female

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* 3. Your age:

18 to 25

26 to 35

36 to 49

50 to 64

65 or older

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* 4. Had you heard of the Northwest Hills Prevention Connection (NHPC) prior to receiving this survey?

Yes

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* 5. How familiar are you with…

	Very familiar	Somewhat familiar	Unfamiliar
the work NHPC is involved with in the community?	the work NHPC is involved with in the community? Very familiar	the work NHPC is involved with in the community? Somewhat familiar	the work NHPC is involved with in the community? Unfamiliar
the CT Social Host Law that makes it illegal for any adult to provide a place for teens to drink?	the CT Social Host Law that makes it illegal for any adult to provide a place for teens to drink? Very familiar	the CT Social Host Law that makes it illegal for any adult to provide a place for teens to drink? Somewhat familiar	the CT Social Host Law that makes it illegal for any adult to provide a place for teens to drink? Unfamiliar
the available resources in the community that would support you in dealing with a substance abuse issue (for you, your child, another family member, or friend)?	the available resources in the community that would support you in dealing with a substance abuse issue (for you, your child, another family member, or friend)? Very familiar	the available resources in the community that would support you in dealing with a substance abuse issue (for you, your child, another family member, or friend)? Somewhat familiar	the available resources in the community that would support you in dealing with a substance abuse issue (for you, your child, another family member, or friend)? Unfamiliar
the Prescription Drop Box located at the Winchester Police Department (available 24 hours/7 days a week)?	the Prescription Drop Box located at the Winchester Police Department (available 24 hours/7 days a week)? Very familiar	the Prescription Drop Box located at the Winchester Police Department (available 24 hours/7 days a week)? Somewhat familiar	the Prescription Drop Box located at the Winchester Police Department (available 24 hours/7 days a week)? Unfamiliar
proper disposal methods (according to the CT Department of Consumer Protection) for unused or expired medications that are in your home?	proper disposal methods (according to the CT Department of Consumer Protection) for unused or expired medications that are in your home? Very familiar	proper disposal methods (according to the CT Department of Consumer Protection) for unused or expired medications that are in your home? Somewhat familiar	proper disposal methods (according to the CT Department of Consumer Protection) for unused or expired medications that are in your home? Unfamiliar

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* 6. In the past year, have you disposed of unused or expired medications in any Prescription Medication Drop Box?

I have NOT needed to dispose of medications.

I HAVE used a Prescription Drop Box.

I have NOT used a Drop Box BUT have medications that need disposing.

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* 7. How much do you think youth and young adults risk harming themselves (physically or in other ways) if they…?

	No risk	Slight risk	Moderate risk	Great risk
have five or more drinks of an alcoholic beverage once or twice a week?	have five or more drinks of an alcoholic beverage once or twice a week? No risk	have five or more drinks of an alcoholic beverage once or twice a week? Slight risk	have five or more drinks of an alcoholic beverage once or twice a week? Moderate risk	have five or more drinks of an alcoholic beverage once or twice a week? Great risk
smoke one or more packs of cigarettes per day?	smoke one or more packs of cigarettes per day? No risk	smoke one or more packs of cigarettes per day? Slight risk	smoke one or more packs of cigarettes per day? Moderate risk	smoke one or more packs of cigarettes per day? Great risk
smoke marijuana once or twice a week?	smoke marijuana once or twice a week? No risk	smoke marijuana once or twice a week? Slight risk	smoke marijuana once or twice a week? Moderate risk	smoke marijuana once or twice a week? Great risk
use prescription drugs that are not prescribed to them?	use prescription drugs that are not prescribed to them? No risk	use prescription drugs that are not prescribed to them? Slight risk	use prescription drugs that are not prescribed to them? Moderate risk	use prescription drugs that are not prescribed to them? Great risk
use vapes/electronic cigarettes/JUULs?	use vapes/electronic cigarettes/JUULs? No risk	use vapes/electronic cigarettes/JUULs? Slight risk	use vapes/electronic cigarettes/JUULs? Moderate risk	use vapes/electronic cigarettes/JUULs? Great risk

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* 8. Do you feel it is acceptable to...

	Yes	No
serve alcohol to underage youth if there is no chance of them driving (e.g. turn in the keys to their cars, take an Uber or Cab home, have a sober person drive them)?	serve alcohol to underage youth if there is no chance of them driving (e.g. turn in the keys to their cars, take an Uber or Cab home, have a sober person drive them)? Yes	serve alcohol to underage youth if there is no chance of them driving (e.g. turn in the keys to their cars, take an Uber or Cab home, have a sober person drive them)? No
allow marijuana use among youth if there is no chance of them driving (e.g. turn in the keys to their cars, take an Uber or Cab home, have a sober person drive them)?	allow marijuana use among youth if there is no chance of them driving (e.g. turn in the keys to their cars, take an Uber or Cab home, have a sober person drive them)? Yes	allow marijuana use among youth if there is no chance of them driving (e.g. turn in the keys to their cars, take an Uber or Cab home, have a sober person drive them)? No