Meriden Healthy Youth Coalition is here to prevent youth substance use and promote healthy lifestyles.

MHYC’s mission is to work with everyone in our community to prevent youth substance use, reduce related harms, and promote healthy, informed lifestyles.
Our goal? Strengthening Meriden to be a safe, healthy, and drug-free community.

We are invested in the work that we do. We believe our approach and our team’s expertise makes a difference.

You’ve got goals, dreams, and a whole life ahead—why let drugs or alcohol mess that up? Substance use might seem cool in the moment, but it can seriously derail your vibe, your health, and your future.

For Teens Page

Parents are still kids’ #1 role models—even when it doesn’t feel like it. MHYC provides practical tools and support to help your family make smart, healthy choices—because every conversation counts.

For Parents Page

Together, we can create a safer Meriden—supporting families, empowering youth, and building a healthier, stronger community for everyone, especially our youth.

For Parents Page

MHYC helped me make better choices and speak up about substance use with friends.”

– Alex G., Meriden Teen

Healthy communities are strong communities. With your help, Meriden can be healthier and safer.

MHYC works to prevent youth from using alcohol and drugs. We do this by partnering with local groups and running programs that are proven to help.

We stay connected to the community by reaching out often and getting young people involved. We use data to understand what the community needs and to see how we’re doing.

Our goal is to help youth and families make healthy choices and create a drug-free, safer Meriden. We follow a clear plan that focuses on working together and using facts to guide our actions.

Join us to help make Meriden a better place for everyone.

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Our work depends on strong community partnerships

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What is the Meriden Healthy Youth Coalition (MHYC)?

MHYC is a community coalition dedicated to preventing youth substance use and promoting healthy lifestyles in Meriden through education, collaboration, and advocacy.

Anyone interested in supporting youth health and substance use prevention, including teens, parents, educators, healthcare professionals, and community members. You can help even if you don’t have experience with prevention!

The best way to help is to have informed prevention conversations with those around you. You can also volunteer, attend meetings & events, or partner with us to support our mission. Or join our email list and follow us on social media!

Your involvement makes a big difference.

Join MHYC to help create a healthier, drug-free community! Volunteer, attend meetings & events, join our email list, spread awareness, or follow us on social media. Together, we can make a difference.