Fall 2023 EHYS Groups and Programs

East Hartford, CT— The East Hartford Youth Services Department continues to offer virtual and in-person counseling 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. Please call 911 or 211 (mobile crisis) or visit 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 or 988.}

The department also offers a variety of in-person and virtual programs for youth and families of all ages.  New programming 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 groups and programs: 

• Zentangle
  September 19, 2023 - December 19, 2023
  6:00 – 7:00 PM
  Weekly via zoom on Tuesday nights.
  No group on 10/31 or 11/7
  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.
• Saturday Squad:  Achieving Your Best Self! (In-Person Group) with Carlos, Zach, and Jon 
  Youth 8 - 13 years of age
  Saturdays from 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM  
  October 7, 2023 - December 16, 2023 
  *no group on 10/14 & 11/25* 
  Saturday Squad is a positive youth development program for youth ages 8-13. We will explore themes of self-acceptance, self-expression and boundaries, collaboration with others, and personal growth. Youth participants can expect experiential ("hands-on") learning activities, reflection, sharing, and team-building activities.  
  Bilingual (Spanish and English) youth are welcome and some facilitators are bilingual.  
  Group limited to 12 participants
  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!