Care for Families
In-School Counseling
Counselors work in the local high schools with individual young people requesting services.
First Contact Referrals
Our staff of licensed counselors make appropriate referrals following a confidential telephone call.
Drug and Alcohol Education
The patterns leading to addiction are made clear in a 2.5 hour discussion between parent, teen and counselor.
Drug and Alcohol Assessment
In five sessions, with input from parents, the young person, pediatrician and the schools, we explore the extent of drug involvement and recommend appropriate treatment.
Family Counseling
We offer professional short-term family counseling.
Exploring Soul Purpose Program
Through the ESP process, usually 3 to 4 sessions, participants discover answers that lead to clarity about personality, interests and gifts. Click here to learn more.
Delinquency Prevention
Through our work on the Juvenile Review Board and as co-leader of the Juvenile Probation Group, we intervene when young people stray out of legal and moral parameters.
Prayer Presence
Young people in need are linked with anonymous adults who have volunteered to pray daily for them.
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Care for Caregivers
We offer consultation and support to caregivers of teens.
Paper Interventions
Paper Interventions are informative brochures about issues facing teens and families, created to assist all. Click here to learn more.
Topics Include:
- Defining Success
- Belonging
- Exploring Life Purpose
- Attitude is Everything
- Children in Legal Trouble
- Talking About Sex
- Anger and Rage
- Experiencing Grief & Loss
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Local Resources
We provide workshops within the community for parents, teens, caregivers and clergy on issues confronting families and young people today.
Click here for a comprehensive list of local services and resources available in West Hartford for issues of concern to young people and their families. This list was compiled by the United Way and the West Hartford Substance Abuse Prevention Commission.
Click here for more information at The Grounds Website.
Click here for the Community of Concern Website.
(More resources coming soon)
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