Winter 2023 EHYS Groups and Programs

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 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 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
  January 24, 2023 - May 30, 2023
  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 or on image to register. 

• Boys Council (In-Person Group) - REGISTRATION CLOSES ON 2/24/23
  Boys 10 - 12 years of age (grades 5 to 8)
  Wednesdays from 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM  
  January 24, 2023 - April 19, 2023 (NO groups on 3/15 and 4/12)
  Boys Council is a group approach to help boys explore and learn about themselves, others, and the world.  It creates a safe and fun environment for boys to talk about a variety of things relevant to their lives, gain perspective about themselves & others, learn skills for being healthy versions of themselves & better friends, and overall find community with other boys (and adult staff).    
  A facilitator is bilingual (Spanish and English).  
  Group limited to 12 participants
  Click HERE or on image to register.
  
  
   
• Girls Circle (In-Person Group) - REGISTRATION CLOSES ON 2/24/23
  Girls 10 - 12 years of age (grades 5 to 8)
  Wednesdays from 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM  
  January 24, 2023 - April 19, 2023 (NO groups on 3/15 and 4/12)
  Girls Circle is a group approach to help girls explore and learn about themselves, others, and the world.  It creates a safe and fun environment for girls to talk about a variety of things relevant to their lives, gain perspective about themselves & others, learn skills for being healthy versions of themselves & better friends, and overall find community with other youth (and adult staff).    
  Group limited to 12 participants 
  Click HERE or image below to register.