Fairfield CARES Community Coalition

Fairfield CARES Community Coalition We initiate programs that address youth substance use and mental health, and that provide guidance for positive wellness outcomes.

Fairfield CARES Community Coalition brings together a wide array of local residents to help address the issues of youth and young adult substance use and mental health wellness.

Graduation season is one of the best times of year. Proud families, big milestones, and a lot of celebrating. If you're ...
06/12/2026

Graduation season is one of the best times of year. Proud families, big milestones, and a lot of celebrating. If you're hosting a party this spring, this is just a friendly reminder about something important.

Connecticut's Social Host Law makes it illegal to provide alcohol or cannabis to anyone under 21, and property owners can be held responsible even if they didn't know substances were present. Fines, potential jail time, and civil liability are all on the table if something goes wrong.

You've worked hard to get your family to this moment. Knowing the law before you celebrate is a small thing that makes a big difference. https://loom.ly/Wapk0Ec

Here's something worth knowing if you have a teen at home. The cannabis available today is not what was around 20 years ...
06/11/2026

Here's something worth knowing if you have a teen at home. The cannabis available today is not what was around 20 years ago. THC levels have more than tripled, and a developing brain is especially vulnerable to those effects.

Early use has been linked to memory problems, trouble learning, and a higher risk for anxiety and psychosis. And some of those effects don't fully reverse, even after stopping.

It's a conversation worth having before your teen is in a situation where they have to make that call on their own. https://loom.ly/-IC3i00

Fairfield CARES had the pleasure of collaborating with our community partners for Lights, Lyrics, and Laughs: A Kickoff ...
06/09/2026

Fairfield CARES had the pleasure of collaborating with our community partners for Lights, Lyrics, and Laughs: A Kickoff to Summer on June 5, 2026!
We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone involved. From the planning stages to the event itself, your hard work, dedication, and teamwork made this event a tremendous success. It was incredible to see such a great turnout and engagement from our youth.
A special thank you to and for your partnership and outstanding collaboration. We are grateful to have worked alongside such an amazing team to create a fun and memorable experience for our community.
Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the evening so special.

It’s TONIGHT!! Summer isn’t officially here yet, but this is a pretty good way to start it. Lights, Lyrics, and Laughs i...
06/05/2026

It’s TONIGHT!! Summer isn’t officially here yet, but this is a pretty good way to start it. Lights, Lyrics, and Laughs is a free kickoff to summer event for students going into grades 9 through 12.

Food trucks, mini golf, mechanical bull rides, and good people.

Come hang out. Summer starts here.

If you have a teen at home, this is worth knowing. More than 1.6 million kids in the U.S. were using e-cigarettes in 202...
06/03/2026

If you have a teen at home, this is worth knowing. More than 1.6 million kids in the U.S. were using e-cigarettes in 2024, and a growing number are using them every single day. That's not experimenting. That's addiction.

Nearly 90% of young users are drawn in by flavored products. Fruit, candy, mint. They're made to appeal to kids, and they're working.

Talk with your teen about what's actually in these products, and why they're designed the way they are. https://loom.ly/QPkUiN8

Graduation season is here, and with parties coming up across Connecticut, now is a great time to talk with your teen abo...
06/02/2026

Graduation season is here, and with parties coming up across Connecticut, now is a great time to talk with your teen about alcohol before the invitations roll in.

You don't have to make it a big moment. Just an honest conversation about your expectations, how to handle situations where alcohol shows up, and knowing they can always call you. Store alcohol out of reach at home, know where they're spending time, and keep checking in.

Parents make a difference. https://loom.ly/iVTXYBk

Summer isn't officially here yet, but this is a pretty good way to start it. Lights, Lyrics, and Laughs is a free kickof...
06/01/2026

Summer isn't officially here yet, but this is a pretty good way to start it. Lights, Lyrics, and Laughs is a free kickoff to summer event for students in grades 9 through 12, put together by the Fairfield Town Youth Council.

Food trucks, mini golf, mechanical bull rides, and good people. Friday, June 5th from 6:30pm to 9pm at the Bigelow Center for Senior Activities, 100 Mona Terrace.

Come hang out. Summer starts here. https://loom.ly/vNd9UCs

Smiling does something powerful. It connects us. When you smile at someone, they usually smile back. That small exchange...
05/31/2026

Smiling does something powerful. It connects us. When you smile at someone, they usually smile back. That small exchange reminds both of you that you're not alone.

Real smiles come from real connection and real support. That moment when someone says something that makes you laugh. When you feel seen. When you're with people who get you.

05/30/2026

🎤☀️ Kick off summer with a night full of music, laughs, and nonstop fun!

Join the Town Youth Council for Lights, Lyrics & Laughs — an unforgettable evening for grades 9–12 featuring food trucks, mini golf, mechanical bull rides, and more! 🎶🐂⛳️

📍 Bigelow Center for Senior Activities
📅 Friday, June 5
⏰ 6:30–9:00 PM

Bring your friends and celebrate the start of summer the right way! 🙌

Your teen's brain is incredible. It's still growing, learning, and building connections until their mid-20s. That means ...
05/28/2026

Your teen's brain is incredible. It's still growing, learning, and building connections until their mid-20s. That means the choices they make right now are actively shaping who they become. And the good news? You have more influence than you think. Keep having those conversations. Stay involved. They're listening.

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