South Windsor Youth & Family Services

10/20/2026

The South Windsor Mentoring Program celebrated 25 years of "Magical Moments" during an anniversary event at the Community Center. It was a beautiful evening recognizing many retired staff and community members who were a part of the team that started the program a quarter of a century ago. Many mentees, mentors and supporters, along with local and state officials, took part in the evening filled with reconnection and fun. A special thanks to Senator Anwar, Representative Delnicki, Deputy Mayor Paterna and Councilor Delnicki for attending the celebration and sharing proclamations to honor this impactful program. We look forward to another 25 years of supporting youth in our community!

09/15/2026

If you have ever been involved or supported our Mentoring Program, please join us! Interested in knowing more about the mentoring program and what it has meant to this community in the last 25 years? We would love to have you! RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdUadG-krERcYF8t-9jT00rmJ769ET-QG2RcvFc1rC0jT1EEA/viewform

09/01/2026

This week is Gun Safety Week, and we'll be giving out free gun locks at the South Windsor Police Department. If you'd like one, please go to the dispatch or records window in their lobby!

Good morning . This week is Gun Safety Week, and we'll be giving out free gun locks here at the PD. If you'd like one, please come to the dispatch or records window in our lobby!

08/27/2026

One of our amazing partnerships with South Windsor Schools turns 25! If you were ever a part of the program, as a mentor or a mentee, please reach out to Kathy Reed or Tara Kozik if you'd like to be a part of the celebrations.

03/11/2026

Join us during April vacation for our annual Grandparent and Grandchild Pancake Breakfast and Bingo on Tuesday, April 14th beginning at 8:30am!

Start your morning together with stacks of pancakes 🥞 and time that’s just for you and your grandchild. Our Grandparent & Grandchild Pancake Breakfast and Bingo brings families in to relax, laugh, and connect.Enjoy a hot breakfast of pancakes & sausage. Coffee and Juice included.

01/08/2026

Check out this giveaway! A chance to win a $100 gift card to Birdhouse Coffee!

🚨🚨🚨 GIVEAWAY ALERT 🚨🚨🚨

Just One aims to bring the community together to encourage prevention, become educated, and support each other. Help us spread the word on our initiative and be entered to win a $100 gift card to Birdhouse Coffee!

Rules for entry (must do all three):
✨ Follow our page (Just One: South Windsor's Community Opioid Response)
✨ Like this post (the original post, not one shared to groups)
✨ Share this post to your story

The winner will be randomly selected and announced February 1st. Good luck! ☕❤️

12/02/2025

✨ We’re Hiring! ✨

South Windsor Youth & Family Services is looking for a full-time Youth Counselor to join our team. If working with kids and teens, providing counseling, and helping families thrive is where your heart is, this might be the perfect fit.

If you’re interested or know someone who would be a wonderful addition to our team, reach out and I’ll send along the job posting!

The Town of South Windsor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.Read each posting carefully for closing dates. Applications must be received before those dates. While every effort will be made to remove expired postings, it is not an automatic process.

10/08/2025

Thank you, Speak Sobriety, for bringing hope and encouragement to our community last night at the South Windsor Community Center through sharing your story of substance use disorder, mental health, and recovery!

Your presentation was both motivational and deeply educational. We're grateful for the reminder that recovery doesn't happen overnight - it takes finding the right tools, planting the seeds, and patiently tending to the garden every day ❤️

10/06/2025

🌟 We’re Hiring! 🌟
Teen Center Supervisor – South Windsor Youth & Family Services
Part-time | $18/hr | 6–10 hrs/week

Looking for a fun, meaningful way to work with teens?
Join our team and help create a safe, engaging space for South Windsor youth!

✨ Responsibilities:

Supervise and engage with teens

Enforce center rules & maintain a positive atmosphere

Handle basic operations (opening/closing, records, snacks, etc.)

🎓 Preferred: Experience working with youth + strong communication skills.
📅 Afternoon/evening hours.
🚗 Must have a valid CT driver’s license.

Apply today and make a difference in your community!

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10/03/2025

We hope to see you next Tuesday evening for this event! Stephen Hill travels all over the country to tell his story. It is one that is worth listening too. You may even win a $100 gift card to Oakland Pizza!

Stephen Hill, renowned public speaker, recovery coach, defense attorney, and founder of Speak Sobriety will be joining us at the South Windsor Community Center on October 7th for a meaningful and inspiring Community Conversation: on mental health, wellness, and substance abuse prevention!

Stephen has led conversations on substance abuse for over 1,000 schools, drug free community coalitions, and organizations across the country, sharing his cautionary tale of addiction to recovery and beyond.

But before Stephen had these accolades attached to his name, his reputation was filled with stigma. A once promising student-athlete barely graduated high school, dropped out of numerous colleges, was arrested several times, struggled with substance use disorder for a decade. He was in and out of countless treatment programs, lost friends, and cost his family severe emotional and financial hardship.

Just when it seemed like there was no hope, he entered an extended care treatment program in September of 2012 and began his journey from addiction to recovery. After 180 days in treatment, he made a choice to give himself a real second chance at life. Through inner strength, patience, hard work, and support from others, Stephen began to mindfully rebuild his life.

This shift in thinking is how Stephen overcame a severe substance use disorder. Today, Stephen lives a meaningful, healthy, sober life with his family and friends. His presentations focus on teaching resilience by taking what most people perceive as a weakness or negative experience and turning it into a life lesson for personal growth.

We’re so thrilled he’ll be coming to our community. This event is free and open to the public. Whether you’re actively struggling with substance abuse, worried about a loved one, or just want to understand these topics better, we’re certain you’ll leave this event feeling hopeful and empowered.