Question 1

Kids in Crisis

Accepted Answer

Primary catchment area is Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan, Norwalk, Ridgefield, Stamford, Weston, Westport, Wilton and the Greater Bridgeport area, Kids In Crisis services are available to anyone in Connecticut.

Kids In Crisis provides services to our school and school in Fairfield County. They also provide temporary housing and comprehensive medical, educational and therapeutic support services for children of all ages in Fairfield County. It is the only Connecticut agency that can house children from newborn to age 18, of any gender, including a safe and welcoming environment for LGBTQ adolescents. Working with community partners, TeenTalk and SafeTalk began in 1999, to provide education and prevention programming. Kids In Crisis welcomed Lighthouse, formerly Stamford Lighthouse, which provides a welcoming, inclusive and safe space where lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender, questioning (LGBTQ) youth and their allies meet once a month. Currently, gatherings take place in Stamford with the hope of expanding to Greenwich and beyond.

Kids In Crisis staff serve on more than 20 children’s advocacy working groups at the national, regional, state and local levels.

Question 2

Wilton Youth Council

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Wilton Youth Council

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 (WYC) 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. Throughout collaborations with partner organizations, we create a greater sense of community and strengthen connections among families.

Question 3

Wilton Social Services

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Wilton Social Services

The mission of the Wilton Department of Social Services is to help meet the social and psychological needs of Wilton residents of all ages. This is accomplished by providing information and referrals to local, state and federal social service programs, financial assistance, short-term counseling, and programming. Our staff works closely with other town departments to provide assistance and support to Wilton residents of all ages.

Wilton Youth Services - Positions paid by town Wilton Youth Services tends to the social, emotional, and behavioral needs of Wilton’s young people. We provide information on all thing's child-related, referrals, consultation with parents and professionals, case management, problem assessment, and counseling services. Youth Services, along with the Director of Social Services, offers assistance to families with financial need to ensure children can access extracurricular activities.

Youth Services collaborates closely with parents, schools, and other youth-serving organizations to identify youth problems and needs and collaborates in developing solutions.

Question 4

NAMI

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NAMI Connecticut plays an active role providing support, education, and advocacy at the community level. We operate support groups to let people know they are not alone and to be there with information and support when needed. Our affiliates speak publicly to educate others about mental health conditions and provide educational programs, free of cost, to youth and young adults, parents, individuals, and families affected by mental illness.

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