Support Groups

Support Groups
Get help with questions or concerns about your child or loved one's
possible or confirmed use or misuse of substances.
Our support groups are open, free and all are welcome.
Parent Connection can offer help and guidance to those struggling with issues of substance use. For information or referrals, please call (203) 270-1600. Calls are strictly confidential. You will be directed to other agencies and services available, as appropriate.
We offer the following weekly support groups:
Hope & Support Group
A weekly gathering for parents and caregivers with children or loved one's affected by substance use. The groups are facilitated by a licensed therapist and provide 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.
Thursday Zoom Meeting Details:
Time: Jan 30, 2025, 07:00 P
(Occurs weekly on Thursdays)
Meeting ID: 897 5285 0192
Passcode: 616967
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Bereavement Group
A compassionate venue for those who have lost a child or loved one due to substance use or catastrophic circumstances.
Monthly Bereavement Group
First Wednesday of the month 7-8:30 pm
2 Washington Square, Newtown, CT
The Bereavement group will meet in-person in the Lecture Room at Parent Connection. For further information please contact Nicole at 203-270-1600
Get help with questions or concerns about your child's or loved one's possible or confirmed use of substances.
Our support groups are open, free and all are welcome. Donations are always appreciated.
Meet the Facilitators
Linda Jones, LMFT, MS, RD
Linda has been a licensed therapist in the mental health field for over twenty five years, helping clients in their process of healing. As a Nutrition Therapist and more recently, a Marriage and Family Therapist, she has worked with individuals, couples and families to support change, health and recovery. Linda meets clients where they are at, in a supportive and emotionally focused approach with empathy and compassion for growth.
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Linda facilitates the monthly bereavement groups at Parent Connection to provide group members support during all stages of loss, in a safe loving space. The group explores thoughts, feelings and monthly topics to examine grief and loss with an extremely loving group that understands. Bereaved parents and family need support to heal, refocus and reclaim a new and different life.
Linda has had the privilege of facilitating the bereavement group in honor of her son Tyler, who had autism and passed away in 2009.
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Tim Morris, CADC
With over 15 years of experience, Tim specializes in working with resistant teenagers and their families who are facing challenges related to substance use disorder, anxiety, and depression. His interventions focus on adolescents struggling with addiction and mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, and ADHD. Tim also provides parental consultation to address substance misuse, offers referrals to treatment, and helps support teens who are resistant to seeking help.

Daniel Mosner, Drug & Alcohol Counselor, CAC
Individuals and families seek out a therapist for a variety of reasons. Their commitment to the therapeutic process is driven by respect, empathy and trust. These core values carry the highest priority in Daniel's clinical work and are essential elements of effective therapy. His commitment to compassionate effective treatment for each client is unwavering and in constant consideration.
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He is a certified counselor that has been working with individuals and families as a therapist for over 15 years. While his academic focus and certification is in addiction counseling its practical application involves the resolution of a wide range of mental health, personal and interpersonal challenges.

Madeline Bellamy, LMFT
Madeline is a licensed marriage and family therapist. She believes strongly in the bravery, strength, and willingness to change that each of us has. She understands that emotions, thoughts, and reactions get in the way of our ability to live our lives to the fullest, embracing the love, positivity, and support that is often overlooked. Madeline offers a judgment-free, supportive environment to meet clients where they are and help them uncover their obstacles, identify their motivation, and facilitate a path toward the change they desire.
