WEEKLY UPDATE: 10/22/26
The Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) launched the Report on Connecticut Unintentional Overdose Deaths on Wednesday, October 21. Developed by DPH’s Injury and Violence Surveillance team, the public online dashboard shows local data on deaths caused by drug overdoses.
The dashboard is updated monthly, documenting and tracking patterns in statewide, town-level, and regional data. It can help municipal leaders, regional planners, healthcare workers, first responders, and community groups identify locations and populations most affected, see changes over time, and tailor overdose prevention strategies to meet local needs.
“Good local data can help save lives,” said DPH Commissioner Manisha Juthani, MD. “This dashboard gives towns and community groups current information they can use to act. Every number stands for a person, a family, and a community. We hope this tool helps our partners keep people safe and connect them with care.”
For more information about DPH opioid and drug overdose prevention programs and data, visit the DPH website. For help finding local health and human services, including help with drug use or mental health, call 211 or visit 211ct.org.
Click here to read DPH’s press release.
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