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Living With(OUT) Pain Forum


Living with(OUT) Pain Forum, Newtown High School, May 15, 2018

What caregivers need to know about opioids and other medications

Tuesday, May 15, 2018 6:30 pm

Newtown High School Lecture Hall 12 Berkshire Road, Sandy Hook, CT 06482

Light snacks served

RSVP 203-270-4612 by 5/8/2018

Stephanie R. Paulmeno, MS, RN, NHA, CPH, CDP, CCM; from Communities 4 Action will discuss the opioid epidemic and its impact on the senior population. This content rich presentation will include:

  1. Pain management and alternatives

  2. Warning signs of dependence

  3. The “BEERS List” of mediation that could be causing harm

  4. Risk of current medication

  5. Storing and disposing of mediation

  6. Proper mediation storage, disposal, and harm in sharing

  7. Managing mediation and home care

CEU’s available.


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Phone 

203-270-1600

 

Email 

Info@NewtownParentConnection.org

Address
2 Washington Square
Fairfield Hills
Newtown, CT 06470

Mission Statement

 

Our mission is to embrace families in crisis and to educate and empower the community in the prevention of substance use

Narcotics Anonymous- 1-800-627-3543

www.ctna.org

Alcoholics Anonymous-866-783-7712

www.ct-aa.org

AL-Anon/Alateen 888-425-2666

www.ctalanon.org

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Nicole Hampton

Executive Director

Nicole Hampton, a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, brings years of experience and dedication to addiction recovery. Her journey began with volunteer work at CCAR, leading to a successful career across multiple treatment settings and active involvement in state and local boards.

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A woman in recovery, Nicole is a dynamic leader known for fostering collaboration, inspiring change, and implementing effective solutions. Under her leadership, Parent Connection will expand its reach, providing vital support and hope to individuals and families affected by addiction.

Our Board of Directors is a committed body of volunteers who support our mission to keep our community safe and substance free.

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Nicole Hampton - Executive Director

Gene Vetrano-President 

Ken Rodbell- Vice President

Frank Crudo- Treasurer

Kevin Carolan -Secretary

Maggie Conway

David Cooper

Kathleen Moonan

Matt Briand

Lil Martensen
Dan Rosenthal

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nicole@newtownparentconnection.org

Support Groups

Hope & Support

A weekly gathering for parents and caregivers with children or loved one's affected by substance use.  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 the month.
7:00 to 8:30 pm

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Dorrie Carolan Founder

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 use 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.

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