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Support Groups 

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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.  

Milford Hope & Support Group

Mondays 6-8 pm 71 River St. Milford, CT

Meets in person each Monday at St. Peter's Episcopal Church. 

Park behind building and enter through the RED door.

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For further information, please contact Nicole at 203 270-1600.

Middlebury Hope & Support Group

Tuesdays  7 pm- 9 pm at 1263 West Street, Middlebury, CT

Meets in person each Tuesday at the St. John's of the Cross.

 

For further information, please contact Nicole at 203 270-1600.

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Newtown Hope & Support Group

Thursdays from 7 - 9 pm at 2 Washington Square, Newtown, CT.

Meets in person each Thursday at the offices of the Parent Connection. 

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For further information, please contact Nicole at 203 270-1600

Thursday Zoom Meeting Details:

Time: Jan 30, 2025, 07:00 P

(Occurs weekly on Thursdays)

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Phone 

203-270-1600

 

Email 

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 use and to embrace families in crisis.

Narcotics Anonymous- 1-800-627-3543

Alcoholics Anonymous-866-783-7712

www.ct-aa.org

AL-Anon/Alateen 888-425-2666

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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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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 month
7:00 to 8:30 pm

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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