West Haven Prevention Council Community Questionnaire 2024

Community Questionnaire

The West Haven Prevention Council (WHPC) mobilizes youth and community partners to create a safe, healthy and drug-free environment where youth and families thrive. Through the information this survey provides, we will be able to better serve our youth with local prevention programming.

This SHORT survey is completely anonymous and does NOT ask for information which could identify you. If you would like to enter a drawing for a $25 gift card as a 'thank you' for your participation in this survey you will be directed to a separate sign-up at the end of this survey.

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* 1. Where do you live?

West Haven

Other (please specify)

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* 2. Had you heard about the West Haven Prevention Council (WHPC) prior to receiving this survey?

Yes

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* 3. How familiar are you with WHPC.

Very familiar

Somewhat Familiar

Not at all familiar

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* 4. How familiar are you with the following initiatives that WHPC provides in the community...

	Unfamiliar	Somewhat familiar	Very familiar
Student Education Programs at Schools	Student Education Programs at Schools Unfamiliar	Student Education Programs at Schools Somewhat familiar	Student Education Programs at Schools Very familiar
Youth Committee	Youth Committee Unfamiliar	Youth Committee Somewhat familiar	Youth Committee Very familiar
Student Billboard Contest	Student Billboard Contest Unfamiliar	Student Billboard Contest Somewhat familiar	Student Billboard Contest Very familiar
Unwind Your Mind Event	Unwind Your Mind Event Unfamiliar	Unwind Your Mind Event Somewhat familiar	Unwind Your Mind Event Very familiar
Parent/Community Education Programs	Parent/Community Education Programs Unfamiliar	Parent/Community Education Programs Somewhat familiar	Parent/Community Education Programs Very familiar
Drug Take Back Day	Drug Take Back Day Unfamiliar	Drug Take Back Day Somewhat familiar	Drug Take Back Day Very familiar
Liquor Retailer Forum : addresses underage access to alcohol.	Liquor Retailer Forum : addresses underage access to alcohol. Unfamiliar	Liquor Retailer Forum : addresses underage access to alcohol. Somewhat familiar	Liquor Retailer Forum : addresses underage access to alcohol. Very familiar
Restorative Justice/Juvenile Review Board	Restorative Justice/Juvenile Review Board Unfamiliar	Restorative Justice/Juvenile Review Board Somewhat familiar	Restorative Justice/Juvenile Review Board Very familiar
Distribution of Medication/cannabis/vape lock boxes	Distribution of Medication/cannabis/vape lock boxes Unfamiliar	Distribution of Medication/cannabis/vape lock boxes Somewhat familiar	Distribution of Medication/cannabis/vape lock boxes Very familiar
Mental Health First Aid Training	Mental Health First Aid Training Unfamiliar	Mental Health First Aid Training Somewhat familiar	Mental Health First Aid Training Very familiar
TIPS Training	TIPS Training Unfamiliar	TIPS Training Somewhat familiar	TIPS Training Very familiar

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* 5. Have you seen WHPC advertised recently in any of the following locations?

	Yes	No
Billboards	Billboards Yes	Billboards No
Train Stations	Train Stations Yes	Train Stations No
Buses	Buses Yes	Buses No
Newspapers	Newspapers Yes	Newspapers No
Social Media	Social Media Yes	Social Media No
In the mail	In the mail Yes	In the mail No
Posters at local Businesses or buildings	Posters at local Businesses or buildings Yes	Posters at local Businesses or buildings No
Radio	Radio Yes	Radio No

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Which of the following services are you aware of that connects people in need to available resources? (Check all that apply)

2-1-1

Crisis Text Line: 741741

National Suicide Line: 988

West Haven Health Department

Bridges Healthcare

CT Quitline: 1-800-QUIT-Now (1-800-784-8669)

West Haven Senior Center

West Haven Food Pantry

West Haven Prevention Council (WHPC)

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* 7. How familiar are you with…

	Unfamiliar	Somewhat familiar	Very familiar
The Prescription Drop Box located at the West Haven Police Department?	The Prescription Drop Box located at the West Haven Police Department? Unfamiliar	The Prescription Drop Box located at the West Haven Police Department? Somewhat familiar	The Prescription Drop Box located at the West Haven Police Department? Very familiar
Proper ways to dispose of unused, unneeded or excess Prescription Drug medications that are in your home?	Proper ways to dispose of unused, unneeded or excess Prescription Drug medications that are in your home? Unfamiliar	Proper ways to dispose of unused, unneeded or excess Prescription Drug medications that are in your home? Somewhat familiar	Proper ways to dispose of unused, unneeded or excess Prescription Drug medications that are in your home? Very familiar

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* 8. How familiar are you with…

	Unfamiliar	Somewhat familiar	Very familiar
The Connecticut Social Host Law that makes it illegal for any adult to provide a place for teens to drink or use marijuana?	The Connecticut Social Host Law that makes it illegal for any adult to provide a place for teens to drink or use marijuana? Unfamiliar	The Connecticut Social Host Law that makes it illegal for any adult to provide a place for teens to drink or use marijuana? Somewhat familiar	The Connecticut Social Host Law that makes it illegal for any adult to provide a place for teens to drink or use marijuana? Very familiar
The Connecticut law that took effect in October 2019 increasing the minimum age to purchase tobacco and vaping products to 21?	The Connecticut law that took effect in October 2019 increasing the minimum age to purchase tobacco and vaping products to 21? Unfamiliar	The Connecticut law that took effect in October 2019 increasing the minimum age to purchase tobacco and vaping products to 21? Somewhat familiar	The Connecticut law that took effect in October 2019 increasing the minimum age to purchase tobacco and vaping products to 21? Very familiar
The Connecticut law that took effect in July 2021 legalizing cannabis (marijuana, THC, weed, edibles) use for adults 21 years or older?	The Connecticut law that took effect in July 2021 legalizing cannabis (marijuana, THC, weed, edibles) use for adults 21 years or older? Unfamiliar	The Connecticut law that took effect in July 2021 legalizing cannabis (marijuana, THC, weed, edibles) use for adults 21 years or older? Somewhat familiar	The Connecticut law that took effect in July 2021 legalizing cannabis (marijuana, THC, weed, edibles) use for adults 21 years or older? Very familiar
The Connecticut law that took effect in October 2021 legalizing online sports betting for adults 21 years or older?	The Connecticut law that took effect in October 2021 legalizing online sports betting for adults 21 years or older? Unfamiliar	The Connecticut law that took effect in October 2021 legalizing online sports betting for adults 21 years or older? Somewhat familiar	The Connecticut law that took effect in October 2021 legalizing online sports betting for adults 21 years or older? Very familiar
The Connecticut law that took effect in October 2023 requiring a cannabis license for the sale of high-THC hemp products and synthetic THC products.	The Connecticut law that took effect in October 2023 requiring a cannabis license for the sale of high-THC hemp products and synthetic THC products. Unfamiliar	The Connecticut law that took effect in October 2023 requiring a cannabis license for the sale of high-THC hemp products and synthetic THC products. Somewhat familiar	The Connecticut law that took effect in October 2023 requiring a cannabis license for the sale of high-THC hemp products and synthetic THC products. Very familiar

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* 9. When considering West Haven youth how concerned are you with...

	Not at all concerned	A little bit concerned	Somewhat concerned	Very concerned
Mental health issues (includes anxiety, depression, suicide, self-harm)	Mental health issues (includes anxiety, depression, suicide, self-harm) Not at all concerned	Mental health issues (includes anxiety, depression, suicide, self-harm) A little bit concerned	Mental health issues (includes anxiety, depression, suicide, self-harm) Somewhat concerned	Mental health issues (includes anxiety, depression, suicide, self-harm) Very concerned
Social media use	Social media use Not at all concerned	Social media use A little bit concerned	Social media use Somewhat concerned	Social media use Very concerned
Use of marijuana (cannabis, THC, weed, dabs, edibles)	Use of marijuana (cannabis, THC, weed, dabs, edibles) Not at all concerned	Use of marijuana (cannabis, THC, weed, dabs, edibles) A little bit concerned	Use of marijuana (cannabis, THC, weed, dabs, edibles) Somewhat concerned	Use of marijuana (cannabis, THC, weed, dabs, edibles) Very concerned
Use of alcohol	Use of alcohol Not at all concerned	Use of alcohol A little bit concerned	Use of alcohol Somewhat concerned	Use of alcohol Very concerned
Use of nicotine (through vaping devices-puff bar, Blue, JUUL)	Use of nicotine (through vaping devices-puff bar, Blue, JUUL) Not at all concerned	Use of nicotine (through vaping devices-puff bar, Blue, JUUL) A little bit concerned	Use of nicotine (through vaping devices-puff bar, Blue, JUUL) Somewhat concerned	Use of nicotine (through vaping devices-puff bar, Blue, JUUL) Very concerned
Use of tobacco or cigarette	Use of tobacco or cigarette Not at all concerned	Use of tobacco or cigarette A little bit concerned	Use of tobacco or cigarette Somewhat concerned	Use of tobacco or cigarette Very concerned
Violence (including fighting and teen dating violence)	Violence (including fighting and teen dating violence) Not at all concerned	Violence (including fighting and teen dating violence) A little bit concerned	Violence (including fighting and teen dating violence) Somewhat concerned	Violence (including fighting and teen dating violence) Very concerned
Bullying (including cyber-bullying)	Bullying (including cyber-bullying) Not at all concerned	Bullying (including cyber-bullying) A little bit concerned	Bullying (including cyber-bullying) Somewhat concerned	Bullying (including cyber-bullying) Very concerned

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* 10. In the West Haven community, do you know where to go for help if you or a family member is struggling with:

	No	Yes
Substance use or abuse issues	Substance use or abuse issues No	Substance use or abuse issues Yes
Mental OR Behavioral health issues (such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, etc.)	Mental OR Behavioral health issues (such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, etc.) No	Mental OR Behavioral health issues (such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, etc.) Yes

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* 11. Please choose the response that best describes how you feel...

	Not true	Somewhat true	Very true
In West Haven, it is possible to reduce alcohol and other drug problems through prevention.	In West Haven, it is possible to reduce alcohol and other drug problems through prevention. Not true	In West Haven, it is possible to reduce alcohol and other drug problems through prevention. Somewhat true	In West Haven, it is possible to reduce alcohol and other drug problems through prevention. Very true
Alcohol and other drug prevention programs are good investment for the community.	Alcohol and other drug prevention programs are good investment for the community. Not true	Alcohol and other drug prevention programs are good investment for the community. Somewhat true	Alcohol and other drug prevention programs are good investment for the community. Very true
In the past year, I have disposed of unused or outdated medications in the Medication Drop Box at the West Haven Police Department.	In the past year, I have disposed of unused or outdated medications in the Medication Drop Box at the West Haven Police Department. Not true	In the past year, I have disposed of unused or outdated medications in the Medication Drop Box at the West Haven Police Department. Somewhat true	In the past year, I have disposed of unused or outdated medications in the Medication Drop Box at the West Haven Police Department. Very true
In the past year, I have disposed of unused or outdated medications at Drug Take Back Day at the West Haven Police Department.	In the past year, I have disposed of unused or outdated medications at Drug Take Back Day at the West Haven Police Department. Not true	In the past year, I have disposed of unused or outdated medications at Drug Take Back Day at the West Haven Police Department. Somewhat true	In the past year, I have disposed of unused or outdated medications at Drug Take Back Day at the West Haven Police Department. Very true

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* 12. Please choose the response that best describes how you feel...

	Not true	Somewhat true	Very true
Drinking is an inevitable part of growing up.	Drinking is an inevitable part of growing up. Not true	Drinking is an inevitable part of growing up. Somewhat true	Drinking is an inevitable part of growing up. Very true
Using marijuana (cannabis, THC, weed, edibles) is an inevitable part of growing up.	Using marijuana (cannabis, THC, weed, edibles) is an inevitable part of growing up. Not true	Using marijuana (cannabis, THC, weed, edibles) is an inevitable part of growing up. Somewhat true	Using marijuana (cannabis, THC, weed, edibles) is an inevitable part of growing up. Very true
Vaping nicotine is an inevitable part of growing up.	Vaping nicotine is an inevitable part of growing up. Not true	Vaping nicotine is an inevitable part of growing up. Somewhat true	Vaping nicotine is an inevitable part of growing up. Very true
Vaping nicotine is a safer alternative to smoking cigarette.	Vaping nicotine is a safer alternative to smoking cigarette. Not true	Vaping nicotine is a safer alternative to smoking cigarette. Somewhat true	Vaping nicotine is a safer alternative to smoking cigarette. Very true

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* 13. Where do you think West Haven youth who drink get their alcoholic beverages?

	Yes	No
Home, with parental permission	Home, with parental permission Yes	Home, with parental permission No
Home, without parental permission	Home, without parental permission Yes	Home, without parental permission No
From a friends home	From a friends home Yes	From a friends home No
At a party or gathering with only youths present	At a party or gathering with only youths present Yes	At a party or gathering with only youths present No
An older sibling buys it for them	An older sibling buys it for them Yes	An older sibling buys it for them No
A friend buys it for them	A friend buys it for them Yes	A friend buys it for them No
From a store in West Haven	From a store in West Haven Yes	From a store in West Haven No
From a store outside West Haven	From a store outside West Haven Yes	From a store outside West Haven No
Using a fake ID	Using a fake ID Yes	Using a fake ID No

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* 14. Where do you think West Haven youth who use nicotine (vape, e-cigarette, JUUL) get them?

	Yes	No
A parent/guardian provided it	A parent/guardian provided it Yes	A parent/guardian provided it No
A peer/friend buys it for them	A peer/friend buys it for them Yes	A peer/friend buys it for them No
From a friends home	From a friends home Yes	From a friends home No
At a party or gathering with only youths present	At a party or gathering with only youths present Yes	At a party or gathering with only youths present No
An older sibling buys it for them	An older sibling buys it for them Yes	An older sibling buys it for them No
At a convenience store, gas station, or vape store in West Haven	At a convenience store, gas station, or vape store in West Haven Yes	At a convenience store, gas station, or vape store in West Haven No
At a convenience store, gas station, or vape store outside West Haven	At a convenience store, gas station, or vape store outside West Haven Yes	At a convenience store, gas station, or vape store outside West Haven No
They buy it on the internet (Tiktok, Facebook, Snapchat)	They buy it on the internet (Tiktok, Facebook, Snapchat) Yes	They buy it on the internet (Tiktok, Facebook, Snapchat) No

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