Newtown Parent Connection, Inc.

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203-270-1600

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Hope and Support

Newtown Parent Connection, Inc.

Newtown Group meets each Thursday
7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

A weekly gathering for parents and caregivers with children or loved one’s affected by substance use/abuse. This group provides a confidential venue to receive information and support concerning how to handle their child’s or loved one’s suspected or confirmed use of substances. Facilitated by an experienced drug & alcohol counselor.

Facilitated by an experienced drug & alcohol counselor.

Fairfield Hills
2 Washington Square
Newtown, CT 06470


Newtown Directions

FROM I-84 EAST: IF YOU ARE TRAVELING FROM DANBURY
Take Exit 11 off I-84 EAST. Go to the light.
Turn left onto Wasserman Way.
Go to the next light. Turn left onto Trades Lane. Go to the stop sign.
Take a right and go to the next stop sign and make that right onto Washington Square.
Newtown Parent Connection is the first building on your right.

FROM I-84 WEST: IF YOU ARE TRAVELING FROM WATERBURY
Take Exit 11 off I-84 EAST. Go to the light.
Turn left onto Wasserman Way.
Go to the next light. Turn left onto Trades Lane. Go to the stop sign.
Take a right and go to the next stop sign and make that right onto Washington Square.
Newtown Parent Connection is the first building on your right.

FROM ROUTE 25 NORTH: IF YOU ARE TRAVELING FROM MONROE
Take Rte 25 North. Go to the light at Mile Hill Road South. Turn right.
Go to the next light. Turn right onto Trades Lane.
Take a right and go to the next stop sign and make that right onto Washington Square.
Newtown Parent Connection is the first building on your right.

FROM ROUTE 25 SOUTH: IF YOU ARE TRAVELING FROM BETHEL
Take Rte 25 South. Go to the light at Mile Hill Road South. Turn left.
Go to the next light. Turn right onto Trades Lane.
Take a right and go to the next stop sign and make that right onto Washington Square.
Newtown Parent Connection is the first building on your right.

 

CONTACT INFORMATION

203-270-1600

Email Info@NewtownParentConnection.org

Mailing Address
PO Box 187
Newtown, CT 06470

Office and Meeting Address
2 Washington Square
Fairfield Hills
Newtown, CT 06470

Mission Statement

The mission of the Newtown Parent Connection is to educate and empower the community in the prevention of substance abuse and to embrace families in crisis.

SUPPORT GROUPS

HOPE & SUPPORT
A weekly gathering for parents and caregivers with children or loved one's affected by substance use/abuse. This group provides a confidential venue to receive information and support concerning how to handle their child's or loved one's suspected or confirmed use of substances. Facilitated by an experienced drug & alcohol counselor.

Milford/Fairfield Hope & Support
Every Wednesday - 7 to 9 pm

Broadview Counseling
243 North Broad Street
Milford, CT
INFO: 203 270-1600

Newtown Hope & Support
Every Thursday - 7 to 9 pm

Fairfield Hills 2 Washington Square
Newtown, CT 06470
INFO: 203-270-1600
Dorrie Carolan cell: 203-994-5394


BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT
A compassionate venue for those who have lost a child or other loved one due to catastrophic circumstances. The group is facilitated by a licensed therapist.
Newtown Bereavement Support
First Wednesday of month
7:00 to 8:30 pm

Fairfield Hills
2 Washington Square
Newtown, CT 06470
INFO: 203-270-1600
Dorrie Carolan cell: 203-994-5394

Founder & Executive Director

Dorrie Carolan, Newtown Parent Connection, Inc.Dorrie Carolan and her husband raised their four children in Newtown, CT. Starting the Parent Connection was never part of her plan. The issue of substance abuse became personal when her eldest son, Brian, became addicted and subsequently died at age 28 of a prescription drug overdose. Through the struggles caused by Brian's addiction, Dorrie became aware that this was an issue that affected many others in the community. She founded the Parent Connection in 1993 in an attempt to network with other concerned Newtown parents. It was the impetus behind many policy changes in town and within the schools.

Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors is a committed body of volunteers who support our mission to keep the youth of Newtown safe and substance free.
Joseph Hemingway, President
Keith Farrell, Vice President
Frank Crudo, Treasurer
Sue Levasseur, Secretary
Kevin Carolan
Maggie Conway
Kathy Moonan
Ken Rodbell
Gene Vetrano
Newtown Parent Connection, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, EIN # 43-2054623
Newtown, Connecticut 06470