The Greenwich Alliance for Education in the midst of their second “T2C” Transition to College workshop series. On Wednesday there was a workshop at the YMCA Greenwich titled, “College Culture: Drugs and Alcohol on Campus.” The workshop included ways to stay safe, know resources, and establish boundaries in the new space of college. Continue Reading →
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Recovery is a Family Matter: 10th Annual Recovery Celebration at Richards
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On Thursday, September 28, the 10th Annual Recovery Celebration was held at Richards with the theme “Family Matter(s).” Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Health, Bill Mitchell, Ingrid Gillespie, Liberation Programs, Maggie Young, recovery, Release Recovery
Richards to Host 10th Annual Recover Celebration Thursday Night
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This year’s theme is “Recovery: Family Matter(s)” to showcase two key points: 1) that recovery is a family matter; and 2) that family matters in recovery. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Bridgeport’s Pivot Ministries Choir, Liberation Programs, Mitchells, recovery, Richards
Greenwich Community Unites at ‘Better Tomorrow’ Vigil at Arch Street Teen Center
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“Teens often feel intense pressure as we try to balance our academic pursuits, our extracurricular activities and our social lives. As all of us in our community chase success, we often find that doing so may come at the expense of our own happiness and well being.” – Tomas Jasson Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Health, Ally Kernan, Amrutha Nandakumar, Fred Camillo, Giovanna Mozzo, John Hamilton, Liberation Programs
Vigil for Awareness of Mental Health Issues and Addiction, “Better Tomorrow,” Set for Sunday
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Greenwich will hold its first annual town vigil to increase awareness around mental health issues and addiction on Nov 13 in Roger Sherman Baldwin Park. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Arch Street Teen Center, Barbara’s House, Child Guidance Centers, Christ Church Greenwich, Family Centers, GEMS, Greenwich Boys & Girls Club
Maggie Young, Chief Recovery Officer at Liberation Programs, Inducted into Connecticut Hall of Change
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Maggie Young, MSW, LADC, Chief Recovery Officer at Liberation Programs, was inducted into the Connecticut Hall of Change (CT HoC) “Great 8” with a plaque unveiling ceremony on Wednesday, November 3. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Connecticut Hall of Change, Daryl McGraw, Liberation Programs
Greenwich Partners with Liberation Programs for Weekly Wellness Van Visits
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Liberation Programs “Mobile Wellness Van” was showcased outside town hall on Monday. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Fred Camillo, Glennard Brown, Greenwich Human Services Dept, Henry Webb, Liberation Programs
Greenwich United Way Announces More Than $645,000 in Initial 2021 Community Grants
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Beginning April 20 the Greenwich United Way will be accepting applications for a second round of grants to be issued later this year. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Abilis, Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich, Building One Community, Child Guidance Center of Southern Connecticut, Children’s Day School, Family Centers, Filling in the Blanks
Greenwich Together Issues Statement against Racism
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“We stand ready to do the work to end injustice and systemic racism in our country and community. We are committed to challenging ourselves to understand and correct any inequities we may discover as we collaborate to improve the health of our entire community and gain a better understanding of ourselves and each other. We are committed to speaking up and acting together to end the violence and mistreatment of all ethnic and religious minorities so that all people, particularly our youth, have healthy futures.” – Greenwich Together Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich, Brunswick School, Child Guidance Center of Southern CT, Community Centers Inc., Family Centers, Global Health Systems, Greenwich Academy
Fathers Forum to Present: The Benefits of Fathers in Their Children’s Lives
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Discussion will be led by John Hamilton, the President and CEO of Liberation Programs. Continue Reading →