In interview with Brian Hembrook, Youth Agency Prevention Program Manager

The Youth Agency’s Aine McInerney sits down with New Milford residents Tracey Ruscil, Paula Taylor, Tammy McInerney, and Todd McInerney to discuss what it is like to be a parent to a child/children who are nuerodivergent, and resources that may be helpful to those experiencing this as well.

Maria Leo:
mleo@newmilford.org

Our Instagram with other helpful resources:
https://www.instagram.com/Nmyouthagency/

Other NMYA Websites:
https://youthagency.org/
https://www.facebook.com/NMYouthAgency/
https://www.youtube.com/@newmilfordyouthagencymedia6099 

If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-888-789-7777 or visit CCPG.ORG.  
This interview  was conducted as part of Connecticut Youth and Gambling Awareness Project 2024 supported by CREC, CPG and PGS.   Thank you to YA Media's Jack Morrison and Cole Bartmon for their work on this project.  Also, thank you to Dylan Heydet,  Elliet Shriver, Jayleen Paulino, and students Jonathan Dota,  Tavi Storrs.  
Thank you to Sacred Heart University's James Geisler, Brian Dolan and Kathy Katts for this interview.  

The Youth Agency’s Aine McInerney sits down with New Milford resident Sarah Seo to discuss her accomplishments as an Eagle Scout and first-year college student at WestConn. 

Finlay sits down with Ray Hadden to discuss how to get involved with the Special Olympics and how it fosters opportunities for those with intellectual disabilities.

Website: 
www.soct.org

Cole Bartmon sat down with Elizabeth Cotter, M.S., L.P.C., a Mental Heath Advocate, Presenter, Therapist, and Educator with a specialization in trauma-focused services for women, children, and young adults. They discuss all things social media and how the internet and modern technology affect all of us. 

Website:

commonsense.org

Cole Bartmon talks with teens, Bryce Lewis, and guests Josh and Emma, about their challenges growing up in middle school and high school. Tune in to hear about dealing with the transitions into middle school and into high school. 

Please note, that the opinions stated in this podcast do not directly represent those of the New Milford Youth Agency. These opinions reflect the views of high school and middle school teenagers. Enjoy!

YA Media Crew Member Annabelle sits down with Abigail Wood to discuss suicide prevention and postvention.

Resources:
Western Coalition

Danbury

7 Old Sherman, Danbury, CT 06810

Waterbury Location

117 East Aurora Street, Waterbury, CT 06708

Website: wctcoalition.org

Tel: 203-743-7741

Abigail Wood

Behavioral Health Director

Western CT Coalition

Email: awood@wctcoalition.org

EdAdvance - Mental Health First Aid Training

Diane Cassidy, MHAT-WCT Program Coordinator

Email: cassidy@edadvance.org 

Tel: 860.567.0863 ext. 1252. 

CTSAB

Statewide Suicide Prevention Campaign - One Word, One Voice, One Life

Website: https://www.preventsuicidect.org/

CT Crisis Help Line: 211

National Suicide Hotline: 988

Text Helpline: 741741

The YA Media Crew sat down with John, Nick, and Angela to discuss Apex's harm and reduction services. 

Apex Resources:
Website - https://apexcommunitycarect.org/ 
Services - https://apexcommunitycarect.org/our-services/
                        HIV - https://apexcommunitycarect.org/hiv-services/
                        Substance Use and Behavioral Health - https://apexcommunitycarect.org/substance-use-and-behavioral-health/                                                        Harm Reduction and Prevention Services - https://apexcommunitycarect.org/harm-reduction-and-prevention-services/
                       Support Groups - https://apexcommunitycarect.org/support-groups/
Contact Apex - https://apexcommunitycarect.org/contact-us/
 New Milford Locations - 
30 Bridge Street, Suite 2, New Milford, CT 06776

Prevention & Harm Reduction
*Van Outreach*
New Milford Green

Tuesday - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Loaves & Fishes Hospitality House (40 Main St)

Last Tuesday of every month - 4:00pm to 5:30pm