Community Questionnaire

The Milford Prevention Council (MPC) 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?

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* 2. Had you heard about the Milford Prevention Council (MPC) prior to receiving this survey?

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* 3. How familiar are you with Milford Prevention Council (MPC)?

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

  Unfamiliar Somewhat familiar Very familiar
School Education programs ((Influences on Youth: Freshman Forum, Senior University; "Hidden in plain sight", Narcan trainings, ) at schools
Youth Committee
Student Billboard Contest
Parent/Community Education Programs
Drug Take back Day
Liquor Retailer Forum :  addresses underage access to alcohol.
Distribution of Medication/cannabis/vape lock boxes
Mental Health First Aid Training
TIPS Training

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

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

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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)

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* 7. How familiar are you with…

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

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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 law that took effect in October 2023 requiring a CT cannabis license for the sale of high-THC hemp products
and synthetic THC products?
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 July 2021 legalizing cannabis (marijuana, THC, weed, edibles) use 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?

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* 9. When considering Milford 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)
Social media use
Use of marijuana (cannabis, dabs, THC, weed, edibles)
Use of alcohol
Use of nicotine (through vaping devices-puff bar, Blue, JUUL)
Use of tobacco or cigarette
Violence (including fighting and teen dating violence)
Bullying (including cyber-bullying)

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* 10. In the Milford 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
Mental OR Behavioral health issues (such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, etc.)

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

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

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

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Drinking is an inevitable part of growing up.
Using marijuana (cannabis, THC, weed, edibles) is an inevitable part of growing up.
Vaping nicotine is an inevitable part of growing up.
Vaping nicotine is a safer alternative to smoking cigarette.

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* 13. Where do you think Milford youth who drink get their alcoholic beverages? 
Check all that apply.

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

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* 14. Where do you think Milford youth who use nicotine (vape, e-cigarette, JUUL) get them? 
Check all that apply.

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