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9th Annual Kevin J Carolan Memorial Golf Outing
TITLE SPONSOR REGISTER AND / OR SPONSOR Monday, October 7th, 2019 The Golf Club at Oxford Greens 99 Country Club Drive Oxford, CT...
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Info@NewtownParentConnection.org
Address
2 Washington Square
Fairfield Hills
Newtown, CT 06470
Mission Statement
The mission of the Newtown Parent Connection is to educate and empower the community in the prevention of substance abuse and to embrace families in crisis.
Narcotics Anonymous- 1-800-627-3543
Alcoholics Anonymous-866-783-7712
AL-Anon/Alateen 888-425-2666
Founder &
Executive Director
Dorrie Carolan and her husband raised their four children in Newtown, CT. Starting the Parent Connection was never part of her plan.
The issue of substance abuse became personal when her eldest son, Brian, became addicted and subsequently died at age 28 of a prescription drug overdose. Through the struggles caused by Brian's addiction, Dorrie became aware that this was an issue that affected many others in the community. She founded the Parent Connection in 1993 in an attempt to network with other concerned Newtown parents. It was the impetus behind many policy changes in town and within the schools.
Our Board of Directors is a committed body of volunteers who support our mission to keep the youth of Newtown safe and substance free.
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Dorrie Carolan - Executive Director
Gene Vetrano-President
Frank Crudo- Treasurer
Kevin Carolan -Secretary
Maggie Conway
David Cooper
Anne Dalton
Kathleen Moonan
Ken Rodbell
Matt Briand
Lil Martensen
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Support Groups
Hope & Support
A weekly gathering for parents and caregivers with children or loved one's affected by substance use/abuse. This group provides a confidential venue to receive information and support concerning how to handle their child's or loved one's suspected or confirmed use of substances. Facilitated by an experienced drug & alcohol counselor.
Meeting Information Here
Bereavement
A compassionate venue for those
who have lost a child or other loved one due to catastrophic circumstances. The group is facilitated by a licensed therapist.
Meeting Information Here
First Wednesday of month
7:00 to 8:30 pm
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