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East Hartford Youth Services Virtual Program for Fall 2021 & Winter 2022

Posted on: October 13, 2021 - 1:11pm
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East Hartford, CT— The East Hartford Youth Services Department continues to offer virtual and in-person services and programming. The department’s professional staff and interns offer confidential counseling to youth and their families in a wide variety of areas: individual and family counseling, youth counseling, relationship counseling, crisis intervention, parenting skills, substance abuse, grief/loss, anger/behavior management, stress management and coping skills, social-emotional skill-building, self-confidence/self-esteem/resilience building, and goal-setting/achievement. By appointment only. Call to schedule an appointment: 860-291-7179.
Important note: if this is an emergency, please do not leave a voicemail as we cannot guarantee an immediate response back. Please call 911 or 211 (mobile crisis) or go to your local emergency room. If you’re not in immediate danger, but would like someone to speak with, call the National Suicide Prevention lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.

The department also offers a variety of virtual programs for youth and families of all ages.  New programing is added throughout the year and you can keep up to date by visiting us at our town website: www.easthartfordct.gov/youth-services or on our FaceBook page: @EHYSB 
 

Current virtual groups and programs: 

  • Zentangle
    October 19, 2021 - June 14, 2022
    6:00 – 7:00 PM
    Weekly via zoom on Tuesday nights.
    This is an easy to learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. 
    There are no mistakes in Zentangle! Bring some Zen into your life through this fun, creative outlet.
    Appropriate for almost all ages. Younger folks will need more hands-on help/guidance.
    Great for families and individuals. Learn new tangles every week!! 
    Register online via Zoom. Register for one or all.
    Click here to register.zentangle flyer
  • Talk-It-Out Tuesdays with Anne and Kylah 
    Tuesdays at 7:00 PM 
    This is a virtual space for all youth!
    Each meeting will have a different theme. 
    Join us virtually as we discuss ways to become our best selves, connect with others, and grow as individuals. 
    LINK for teens and tweens.    LINK for 8-11-year-olds. 
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  • Parents Matter, a support group for adults caring for children. 
    Starting January 5, 2022
    Weekly on Wednesday Nights
    6:00pm - 7:00pm via Zoom
    Parents and other adults caring for children are welcome to join this discussion and support group.  In it we will talk about the developmental stages children go through, common behaviors children have at various ages, interventions parents/caretakers can use to reduce disruptive behaviors, and overall provide support to one another.  Taking care of children is hard.  This is a space for you to get support and validation for the hard work you're doing!! 
    Click here to register. 
    Parent Support group.