South Windsor Youth & Family Services

10/08/2025

Thank you, Speak Sobriety, for bringing hope and encouragement to our community last night at the South Windsor Community Center through sharing your story of substance use disorder, mental health, and recovery!

Your presentation was both motivational and deeply educational. We're grateful for the reminder that recovery doesn't happen overnight - it takes finding the right tools, planting the seeds, and patiently tending to the garden every day ❤️

10/06/2025

🌟 We’re Hiring! 🌟
Teen Center Supervisor – South Windsor Youth & Family Services
Part-time | $18/hr | 6–10 hrs/week

Looking for a fun, meaningful way to work with teens?
Join our team and help create a safe, engaging space for South Windsor youth!

✨ Responsibilities:

Supervise and engage with teens

Enforce center rules & maintain a positive atmosphere

Handle basic operations (opening/closing, records, snacks, etc.)

🎓 Preferred: Experience working with youth + strong communication skills.
📅 Afternoon/evening hours.
🚗 Must have a valid CT driver’s license.

Apply today and make a difference in your community!

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10/03/2025

We hope to see you next Tuesday evening for this event! Stephen Hill travels all over the country to tell his story. It is one that is worth listening too. You may even win a $100 gift card to Oakland Pizza!

Stephen Hill, renowned public speaker, recovery coach, defense attorney, and founder of Speak Sobriety will be joining us at the South Windsor Community Center on October 7th for a meaningful and inspiring Community Conversation: on mental health, wellness, and substance abuse prevention!

Stephen has led conversations on substance abuse for over 1,000 schools, drug free community coalitions, and organizations across the country, sharing his cautionary tale of addiction to recovery and beyond.

But before Stephen had these accolades attached to his name, his reputation was filled with stigma. A once promising student-athlete barely graduated high school, dropped out of numerous colleges, was arrested several times, struggled with substance use disorder for a decade. He was in and out of countless treatment programs, lost friends, and cost his family severe emotional and financial hardship.

Just when it seemed like there was no hope, he entered an extended care treatment program in September of 2012 and began his journey from addiction to recovery. After 180 days in treatment, he made a choice to give himself a real second chance at life. Through inner strength, patience, hard work, and support from others, Stephen began to mindfully rebuild his life.

This shift in thinking is how Stephen overcame a severe substance use disorder. Today, Stephen lives a meaningful, healthy, sober life with his family and friends. His presentations focus on teaching resilience by taking what most people perceive as a weakness or negative experience and turning it into a life lesson for personal growth.

We’re so thrilled he’ll be coming to our community. This event is free and open to the public. Whether you’re actively struggling with substance abuse, worried about a loved one, or just want to understand these topics better, we’re certain you’ll leave this event feeling hopeful and empowered.

08/11/2025

Please join us for this impactful event!

Save the Date! On October 7th, we'll be hosting a Free Community Event on Mental Health, Wellness, and Substance Abuse Prevention alongside South Windsor Human Services!

We'll have the incredible Stephen Hill as a Guest Speaker! Stephen Hill is the founder of Speak Sobriety, a young person in recovery, a bestselling author, a recovery coach, and a defense attorney. He's a renowned national speaker on substance use prevention and mental health. His comeback story is truly inspiring.

Local organizations will be present to provide information about programs, resources, and services addressing mental health and prevention of substance use.

To learn more about this community event, please contact Kathy Reed at Kathy.Reed@SouthWindsor-ct.gov.

08/05/2025

Join us tonight at Nevers Park!

Good evening . National Night Out is this Tuesday August 5th!

This year we’ve added Bowling and Ax throwing (kid friendly!), a free raffle for a ride to school in a police car (SW residents only), and bounce houses to include an obstacle course.

We are looking forward to seeing everyone!

06/04/2025

Save the Date!

Save the Date! On October 7th, we'll be hosting a free community event focused on promoting mental health, supporting wellness, and preventing substance abuse alongside South Windsor Human Services!

We'll have the incredible Stephen Hill as a Guest Speaker! Stephen Hill is the founder of Speak Sobriety, a young person in recovery, a bestselling author, a recovery coach, and a defense attorney. He's a renowned national speaker on substance use prevention and mental health. His comeback story is truly inspiring.

Local organizations will be present to provide information about programs, resources, and services addressing mental health and prevention of substance use.

To learn more about this community event, please contact Kathy Reed at Kathy.Reed@SouthWindsor-ct.gov.

05/27/2025

🚨 CAMPAIGN LAUNCH + FUNDRAISER ALERT! 🚨

We’re thrilled to officially launch “Be Honest, U Good?” — a youth-led campaign by our amazing SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) chapter at SWHS, focused on mental health awareness and substance use prevention. 💬💚

Our student leaders are stepping up to educate, empower, and support their peers and our community by sparking real conversations, sharing resources, and spreading hope.

But we can’t do it alone.

👉 Help us bring this campaign to life by supporting their efforts! Come of down to South Windsor Dairy Queen tonight between 6pm and 9pm.

🎯 Join us in making a difference. Let’s show up, speak up, and check in.

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05/16/2025

Somers Hope & Support Group - Searching for a compassionate group that truly understands your concern?
TriCircle offers FREE support in a group setting without stigma or judgment regarding your loved one's substance use. Facilitated by two licensed professionals, one with lived expertise.

Join us Thursday, May 15th, at 6PM for
TriCircle's Hope & Support Group
The Story Barn
952 Main Street, Somers

For More Information: https://tricircle.org/hope-support-groups/
Request Meeting Link: Ana@tricircle.org

05/06/2025

05/02/2025

🌿 May is Mental Health Month 🌿

Mental health is just as important as physical health — for children, teens, and adults alike. This month, we encourage families to take small, meaningful steps to support emotional well-being:

✔️ Talk openly about feelings
✔️ Spend time together — especially outdoors
✔️ Create routines that support rest, play, and connection
✔️ Ask for help when you need it

At South Windsor Youth and Family Services, we’re here to support you. We offer a variety of programs and services that promote emotional wellness, strengthen families, and help young people thrive.

Learn more: www.southwindsor-ct.gov/youth-family-services
📞 860-648-5050

Let’s work together to build a community where mental health is a priority — this month and every month. 💚

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04/29/2025

Our Prevention Coordinator, Kathy Reed—who often works behind the scenes—was actively involved this past week with students Evan, Arushi, and Elise, members of the Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) Club at South Windsor High School, during two impactful events:

South Windsor Drug Take Back Day (Saturday): An impressive 298 lbs. of unused or expired medications were safely collected and turned in!

Press Conference at the South Windsor Police Department (Friday): Held in partnership with The Governor's Prevention Partnership, the event featured Lt. Mark Cleverdon, State Representative Tom Delnicki, and Mayor Audrey Delnicki, highlighting community efforts to promote safe medication disposal.

04/21/2025

National Drug Take Back Day is this Saturday! Here’s why you should participate.

Opioid Use Disorder affects over 2.1 million people in the United States. More than 120,000 deaths worldwide every year are attributed to opioids.

According to The National Institute on Drug Abuse, Examining national-level general population he**in data, nearly 80% of he**in users reported using prescription opioids prior to he**in.

By clearing unnecessary medications from your homes you help keep your community safe, including the people you love. From 10 am - 2 pm, on April 26th, you can drive up and drop off your prescriptions, non-prescription medications, over the counter medications, household syringes, and sharps at the South Windsor Police Station. All medications are accepted without question.

Questions? Call Sgt. Hoover at (860)-648-6256 or Andrea Cofrancesco in Human Services at (860)-648-6357. Thank you for helping to protect our community!