Rocky Hill Youth & Family Services Bureau
699 Old Main Street
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
(860) 258-2718

lstanczyc@ci.rocky-hill.ct.us

lgoodwin@ci.rocky-hill.ct.us
 

Counseling Services - Individual, family, couples, groups, youth related crisis intervention, sliding scale.

Member of Crisis Resource Teams - In place at each school for any crisis which may arise.  

Project Graduation - All-night substance-free senior class party involving parents & staff from RHYFS.

Conflict Resolution - Activities are presented which teach problem solving skills to grades K-8 within the school day, on call/as needed.

Youth Awareness Weeks - Red Ribbon Week (Drugs), Kick Butts Week (Smoking), Orange Ribbon Week (Alcohol), and the Annual Youth Summit.

Workshops/Speakers - Youth related performances provided at each school to promote positive youth development.

Rocky Hill Adventure Program (RHAP) - Ropes Course and adventure curriculum to promote group cooperation, positive self-esteem, team building and leadership skills. (seasonal)

Supersitters Training Program – Evening course in which students, grades 6 & up, are taught the basics of safe child care, option of being placed on Y.E.S. list for job placement. (quarterly)

Youth Employment List - A list of trained babysitters as well as youth who are interested in a variety of jobs within the Rocky Hill community, a list can be mailed to Rocky Hill residents by phoning 258-2752.

Parenting Empowerment Group - Support and education series for parents of children of all ages. (on call, as requested)  

Parent Resource Room - Educational materials available on a loan basis to our clients in our office M-F, 9-4:30.  

Smoking Education - Offered by Middlesex Hospital or Ct Health District (website: http://www.ccthd.org ) or YS can provide a 4 week educational curriculum for students in need, as needed.  

Champions For Youth: The Rocky Hill Coalition: Local Prevention Council, Youth Service Advisory Board and Youth Leadership Training  - A community-wide initiative to reduce youth participation in unhealthy activities such as alcohol & drugs; train students to become leaders; and provide a forum for educational awareness presentations on a variety of youth topics. Meetings occur the second Wednesday of each month in YS Conference Room. Students Against Destructive Decision-making (SADD) – RHHS students educate and disseminate information to peers regarding the dangers of drinking & drugs, partners with hte Rocky Hill Coalition. (monthly meetings @ RHHS)

Divorce Groups – Are you or your child struggling with loss due to a divorce? This is a time for youth or adults to participate in a group of peers and professionals who understand and are able to support you through this transition. (on call as needed)

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