Wilton Youth Council

10/27/2026

THIS VIRTUAL TRAINING IS NOW OPEN TO WILTON RESIDENTS.

In Wilton, Naloxone is available at dispensers located at the Library and YMCA for any who would like to have some on hand.

10/26/2026

Join authors Dr Susan Bauerfeld and Chris Parrott for an evening filled with humor, insight, and compassion.

Relentless worry is currently the norm for many parents, and often worn like a badge of honor. In their new book Susan and Chris discuss the adverse impact of parental
worrying on “Base Camp” – the environment in which children are raised – and show how shifting attention away from worried thinking is crucial to overall health and well-being. They provide parents with the tools to make that shift - a simple four-step process that leaves families calmer, more connected, and better prepared to handle situations as they arise. Register at: https://wilton.librarycalendar.com/event/base-camp-parenting-47332 Books can be purchased at the event courtesy of Elm Street Books with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Wilton Library.

10/25/2026

FREE TRAINING from our friends at Positive Directions!

Mental Illness affects more than 1 in 5 of us every year--and many suffer in silence. In recognition of Mental Illness Awareness Week during October, join Positive Directions for a free workshop to learn how to recognize & help someone who may be struggling with suicidal thoughts. You could save a life!

The Question-Persuade-Refer (QPR) training is effective at helping people feel more confident in reaching out to someone who is struggling and knowing how to connect them with resources. We believe that everyone should be QPR trained, just like most of us are CPR trained.

Positive Directions is offering this training for free, with snacks provided. Bring your lunch and join us at the Westport Library on October 30th from 12:30-2pm. Please RSVP at positivedirections.org/events

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QPR: Question, Persuade, Refer, October 30 October 30 @ 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm QPR Trainings 2026 The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United States Question-Persuade-Refer (QPR) is an evidence-based training for the general public (ages 16+). Learn how to reach out to someone who may be ...

10/25/2026

Thank you for all who joined the Thursday’s Let’s Talk Mental Health Community Conversation.

For those who missed it, check out the GOOD Morning Wilton coverage: https://goodmorningwilton.com/wilton-mental-health-community-conversation-challenges-resources-support/

Our special thanks to our panelists and sponsors: Riverbrook Regional YM& Northwell Health, Wilton, CT Police Department, Wilton Public Schools, Wilton Social Services, Yale Child Study Center and NAMI Southwest CT as well as Wilton Kneads for tasty sweet treats.

We also thank the organizations who staffed resource tables to allow for more personal connection between attendees and key local resources. These included: Wilton Social Services, NAMI, Yale Child Study Center, Silver Hill Hospital, Domestic Violence Crisis Center, Coastal Counseling, American Foundation for Su***de Prevention, LiftWell Health, Kids In Crisis / Lighthouse, a Program of Kids In Crisis, Sped-Net, Mobile Crisis Service of CT, Catalyst CT/The Hub, Riverbrook Regional YMCA/Northwell, Liberation Programs, Mountainside, Wellmore Behavioral Health and Wilton Youth Council.

Wilton experts discuss mental health challenges across generations, gaps in care and local resources to help residents find support.

10/23/2026

From our coalition partners: a reminder that while Saturday is Prescription Drug Take Back Day - here in Wilton, they maintain a space for safe medicine disposal in their lobby 24/7, 365 days a year. No questions asked.

This Saturday October 24th is DEA National Drug Take Back Day, a nationwide effort to prevent unused or expired medications from being misused or ending up in the wrong hands.

Our department participates in this effort year‑round because safe medication disposal protects families, reduces accidental poisonings, and helps keep our community safe. To support that mission, we maintain a publicly accessible drug disposal bin in our lobby, available 24/7/365. No questions asked.

We’re grateful to our residents for taking proactive steps to dispose of medications responsibly. Your participation strengthens community safety every single day.

You don’t need to wait for a special event: when you’re ready to clear out your medicine cabinet, simply stop by our lobby and drop unwanted medications in the disposal bin. Helping keep our community safe starts with small actions like this.

10/14/2026

From our partners at Wilton Social Services.

Wilton Social Services is offering a 4-week support group for elementary school children navigating divorce or separation. Guided by Julia Teitelbaum, LCSW, kids will connect with peers who get it and learn they're not alone.
📅 Thursdays, 3:45–4:30 PM
📍 Comstock Community Center, Room 8
🗓️ Starting October 22nd

Register by filling out the form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFZV2JgdwYU784c0GktqhpGMuq7p4Rh7zc6s3DicCuZShurg/viewform?usp=dialog Questions? Reach out to Trinity Haswell, LCSW at 203-834-6241 x1608 or [email protected].

10/14/2026

An important conversation from our partners at Catalyst CT | The HUB.

💬 Another Community Conversation about Gambling is coming up!
📅 Join Us Friday, October 30th and learn about the impact of problem gambling and how to help a loved one impacted by this disease.

You can sign up at https://loom.ly/cPltMew
We hope to see you there!

10/14/2026

Join us for a great line-up of community partners talking about mental health in our community.

In cooperation with Wilton Youth CouncilJoin the Wilton community at the Riverbrook Regional YMCA on October 22, 2026, at 9:00 AM for a discussion on mental health and substance abuse. Individuals...

10/10/2026

In recognition of World Mental Health Day, we invite you to join the conversation.

Youth and adults in our community and across the country face various mental health challenges. Navigating these topics and the healthcare system can be difficult and isolating.

This event aims to foster connection and conversation, reassuring attendees that they are not alone. We will come together for meaningful dialogue and to explore the resources available in our community. The event will cover various aspects of mental health, offer guidance on recognizing signs of concern in both youth and adults, and discuss challenges and resources for navigating the ever-changing mental health system.

The panel will be moderated by Christine Cha, PhD, a psychologist and youth mental health researcher at the Yale Child Study Center and the Yale Center for Brain and Mind Health.
Panelists include:
Jackie Britt-Friedman, PsyD - Asst. Professor, Yale Child Study Center
Robert Cipolla - Deputy Chief, Wilton Police
Vanessa Elias - Parent Coach, NAMI facilitator, Founder, Block Party USA
Stephanie Rowe, MS, LMSW - Dir. of Wilton Social Services
Kim Zemo, LCSW - Dir. of Climate, Community, Wellness and Belonging for WPS

Register at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/wilton-lets-talk-mental-health-a-community-conversation