Attention Teens & Parents: Are you going through a tough time and need help finding the right resources for your situation? Tired of getting the “run around” with endless phone calls or paying for services that are not appropriate for your needs? The New Milford Youth Agency Counseling Department is here to walk you through step by step in connecting you with the help you really need….. at no cost to you. Please call us at (860) 354-0047 to speak with a member of our counseling department or to make an appointment. All information is kept confidential.
7th & 8th Grade Girls Group
Seventh and eighth grade girls are invited to the Youth Agency’s afterschool Girls Group starting on January 2014. Girls are invited to join this lightly structured group for activities, talk, and fun. Youth Agency bus pickup at Schaghticoke Middle School. Parent pickup at the Youth Agency at 4:30. If you are interested, contact Laura@youthagency.org or (860) 354-0047 for details.
Gingerbread Making
Help Wanted! Gingerbread assistance needed!
The New Milford Youth Agency has over 15 children signed up for gingerbread house construction and decoration on Tuesday Dec. 17 from 5:30 – 7 at the Maxx, and they could use your help!
Middle school and high school students, sign up to assist a child with their project.
Contact Stacey@youthagency.org for more information.
QPR: Suicide Prevention Training
QPR: Suicide Prevention Training
Question, Persuade, Refer
3 simple steps that anyone can learn to help save a life
People trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of suicide crisis and how to question, persuade and refer someone to help.
Free QPR training:
Wednesday December 11, 2013
6:30-8:00
@ the Maxx, 94 Railroad St.
Who can attend?:
Anyone who interacts with young people on a personal or professional level, including parents, grandparents, school personnel, scout leaders, coaches, mentors, youth group leaders, and community members. Also appropriate for mature teens, age 16 and up.
Learn what you can say and do to help prevent suicide
Pre-registration Required: Contact the New Milford Youth Agency (860) 354-0047 or laura@youthagency.org
