Wilton Youth Council | Empowering Wilton's Youth, Parents & Community

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We promote the well-being of Wilton's students
by empowering youth, parents and community.

Growing up has always had its joys and heartaches, but today’s teens confront a new landscape of social media, vaping, and rising rates of anxiety and depression. Wilton Youth Council equips students and parents with skills and information to make healthy decisions. Our professionally-led youth programs provide opportunities for leadership development and drug-free fun. We educate and support parents with inspiring speakers and events. Through our collaborations with partner organizations, we create a greater sense of community and strengthen connections among families.

PARENT EDUCATION

Our educational events provide valuable information about proven, effective strategies

for nurturing connection and resilience.

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YOUTH PROGRAMS

Through welcoming, inclusive programs that promote healthy choices, we seek to prevent risky behavior among youth.

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COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

We partner with other local organizations in community efforts to support youth and families.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

QPR Training: Question, Persuade, Refer

Wednesday, April 24th from 10-11:30 am

Comstock Community Center

This program is open to all adults.

Space is limited.

QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) is a 3-step suicide prevention training designed to help those who are not mental health professionals recognize a suicide crisis situation, begin a dialogue and help the person to the right resources.

This training will take place on Wednesday, April 24th from 10-11:30 am at Comstock Community Center.

QPR Training is being offered by Wilton Youth Council in partnership with The Hub: Regional Behavioral Health Action Organization (RBHAO) of Southwestern CT.

Coffee - Community - Conversation

Monthly Meetups:

Friday, 4/26, 9:30-10:30 am

Grab a coffee & meet @ the WHS Track to chat & walk

Saturday, 5/18, 9:30-10:30 am

Nova Cafe: 200 Danbury Rd, Wilton

Wednesday, 6/12, 9:30-10:30 am

Tusk & Cup: 142 Old Ridgefield Rd, Wilton

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May (Mental Health Action Month) Calendar of Events

Wilton Youth Council, along with our community partners, is focused on creating activities and encouraging actions that promote mental health and wellness. We strive to amplify the message that Mental Health is Health. The path to wellness is lined with taking actions that empower you to feel connected to yourself, your loved ones, and your community!

Mental Health is Health: Pave Your Path to Wellness by exploring the activities and actions that are right for you!

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Unplug and Reconnect: Digital Wellness and Increasing Family Connections

Thursday, May 2 from 7 - 8:30 pm

Wilton Library

Intended Audience: Parents and Caregivers

The impact social media can have on our children's mental health has been in the news a lot lately. We know too much tech can be harmful, but we sometimes struggle with finding the right balance in our own homes. Wilton Youth Council is pleased to bring Claudia Erickson, BSW MPH and Co-founder of the Unplugged Collaborative, to deliver the keynote address for this year’s Mental Health Action Month. Join Claudia to learn more about the current technology landscape and what our kids want us to know about their relationship with social media. We’ll talk about our greatest tech concerns. Using the latest research, Claudia will give us practical, creative ideas on how we can encourage healthier digital habits in our families. Claudia will show us how to find greater tech-life balance in a distracted world!

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