Strong Start Groups

Social Emotional Learning groups for kids 3 to 6 years old
Strong Start groups. See below for more information.

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 or do an online referral form HERE.

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 
 

Summer Groups:

Strong Start - Social Emotional Learning Group

  • Kindergarten Group on Tuesdays from 1 PM to 2:30 PM starting June 21st.  Group runs for eight (8) weeks. 
  • Pre-K Group on Tuesdays from 3 PM to 4 PM starting June 21st. Group runs for eight (8) weeks.

 

To Register for either of the groups please call Jen at 860-291-7183