New Canaan
Connecticut
Town of New Canaan -February 2023 Announcement
Government and Politics
February 2, 2023
From: Town of New CanaanIn Connecticut, 26% of students surveyed, reported that someone they were dating or going out with, purposely tried to control them or emotionally hurt them.
Healthy relationship skills are not innate. They are learned. Youth deserve to have the skills and knowledge needed to engage in healthy dating relationships. Visit DVCC’s website, here, to download the teen resource guide, which includes information on digital boundaries, navigating safe endings (break ups) and how to help a friend experiencing abuse.
Parent Resource Guide and Book List
New Canaan Youth & Family Services
More Upcoming Events and Resources for Youth and Families:
Listen to Recording and Podcast
Join individuals around the nation in wearing orange on
Tuesday, February 7!
Wear Orange Day aims to raise awareness of teen dating abuse and the importance of healthy dating relationships!
Use DVCC’s “Love is…” sign, fill in your answer, take a photo of yourself wearing orange with the sign and post your photo to social media with the hashtags #TDVAM2023 #Orange4Love and tag @DVCCCT.
Visit DVCC’s website, here, to download the “Love is...” sign.
Social Justice Book Group (Hybrid) for Grades 5-8: Be the Change You Want to See
Thursday, February 9, 2023
7:15 PM to 8:00 PM
Our Social Justice Book Group is reading A Galaxy of Sea Stars by Jeanne Zulick Ferruolo this month. Tweens and teens in grades 5-8, join us to discuss the book, make some new friends, and brainstorm ways that you can make real, positive changes in your community. All are welcome. Leaders from LiveGirl, S.T.A.R, and New Canaan Library will be on hand to guide the discussion and to help you transform ideas into actions.
This program is hybrid (simultaneously on Zoom and in person). Please let us know whether you will participate in person at the New Canaan YMCA (We’ll serve pizza!) or online over Zoom.
This program is in partnership with LiveGirl, S.T.A.R, and New Canaan Library. This month, we will meet in the New Canaan YMCA’s Wagner Room
(564 South Avenue, New Canaan, CT).
Story, Craft, and Art Exploration at the Carriage Barn
February 12 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Carriage Barn Arts Center
Join Miss Rebecca at the Carriage Barn Arts Center for an art-inspired story time and a special craft. Then explore the Carriage Barn’s latest exhibit with your family! This program is ideal for families with preschool and early elementary children. Drop-ins welcome
Overview
The New Canaan Urgent Assessment (NCUA) Program is a collaboration between the Town of New Canaan and Silver Hill Hospital. Its goal is to connect those in urgent need of mental health treatment with a timely, psychiatric assessment and tailored referral for ongoing care. The program serves children, adolescents, and adults and is available to New Canaan residents for no out-of-pocket cost. The Assessment Program is available by advance appointment only.
For additional information and to schedule an intake screening, please fill out our contact form OR call Silver Hill Hospital admissions at
1-866-542-4455 and indicate that you are inquiring about the
New Canaan Urgent Assessment Program.
Welcome, New Canaan
Our goal is to provide you with information regarding mental, behavioral, emotional health and intelligence.
We hope to be a steadfast and evolving resource in meeting you where you are. We invite you to participate in an ongoing and inclusive discussion about emotions. Life spins, leaving us feeling lost, weary, confused, and isolated. Maladaptive behaviors serve a temporary purpose but ultimately marry with shame- a powerfully repetitive cycle we can find ourselves swallowed by. There are ways out. You are never alone. Sometimes we need more perspective to build on practices already established that need a bit of refreshing and continued education.
We have found it essential to create a circle of support to help us solve the things that come up so we can better understand ourselves
and one another.
Let’s Talk About It New Canaan.
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