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.
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. 