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Welcome to

Parent Connection

Our mission is to educate and empower the community in the prevention of substance use and to embrace families in crisis.

Educate, Embrace, and Empower 

We believe that knowledge is power and by becoming better informed, we can begin to take the steps necessary to prevent or treat the problem. This is an issue that affects all aspects of our community and your involvement will make a positive difference.

 

Our goal is to continue to work in conjunction with town agencies, police departments, schools and religious communities to enlighten our community in order to prevent the use of drugs and alcohol among our youth.

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Parent Connection is committed to addressing the problem of substance use directly and is dedicated to helping increase awareness through education.

Support Groups

We offer a compassionate, family systems approach, providing holistic programs to educate, empower, and rehabilitate families. Our support groups are open, free and all are welcome.

Donations are always appreciated.

Learn more about how you can get involved and help us to keep our programs going.

Bereavement
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Milford Hope & Support Group

Every Monday 

6:00-8:00 pm

71 River St. Milford, CT

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Meets in person each Monday at St. Peter's Episcopal Church. 

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Park behind building and enter through the RED door.

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Middlebury Hope & Support Group

Every Tuesday

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM 

1263 West Street, Middlebury, CT

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Meets in person each Tuesday at St. John's of the Cross.

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Newtown Hope & Support Group

Every Thursday

7:00 - 9:00 pm

2 Washington Square, Newtown, CT.

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Meets in person each Thursday at the offices of the Parent Connection. 

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Know someone in Recovery?

Our mission is to support individuals while transitioning from treatment, sober living, and group homes.

We offer clothing, shoes, jewelry, and resume guidance
to prepare people for the best stage of their lives, recovery.​

Visits are by appointment only. Please contact Lynne to schedule a visit. 
Phone: 203-994-7352 Email: lynne@newtownparentconnection.org​

Nicole Hampton
Executive Director  

Nicole Hampton brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to service as the Executive Director of Parent Connection. A Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, Nicole has dedicated the past eight years to the field of addiction recovery, working across multiple treatment settings and serving on numerous state and local boards and committees.

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Her journey began with volunteer work at CCAR (Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery), where she developed a passion for supporting individuals and families impacted by substance use. With exceptional strategic planning and team-building skills, Nicole is a dynamic leader known for fostering collaboration, inspiring change, and implementing effective solutions.

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As a woman in recovery, Nicole’s open-mindedness, honesty, and unwavering dedication to service exemplify the core values of Parent Connection. Under her leadership, the organization is poised to expand its reach, providing critical support and resources to those in need. Her vision and passion will ensure that Parent Connection continues to build healthy, resilient communities and offer hope to individuals and families affected by addiction.

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Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors is a committed body of volunteers who support our mission to keep our youth safe and substance free.

Testimonials

Wanted to take a few minutes to comment about The Parent Connection and my perception of its value to individuals and families. After living in Newtown for a few years, our son inexplicably ended up in an addictive situation.  We were at a loss as to what to do to get guidance and help.  We happened upon the Parent Connection when it was in its infancy.  We must say that Dorrie was welcoming, sensitive, and importantly, informed as to options we had as a family.

 

Without their “connection” to us, with their honest and straightforward guidance, I am sure that our outcome would not have been as favorable as it has turned out to be for our son and for the family.  They had the connections to resources across the United States where we were able to find help.  Beyond their resource connections, they, importantly, have maintained contact with us and our son for more than 8 years!

 

We were looking at the very worst situation for our son, and the good folks of Newtown Parent Connection “turned it around.”  Words cannot adequately express the thanks we have for them and all that they do for the community.

-Gary

Phone 

203-270-1600

 

Email 

Info@NewtownParentConnection.org

Address
2 Washington Square
Fairfield Hills
Newtown, CT 06470

Mission Statement

The mission of the Newtown Parent Connection is to educate and empower the community in the prevention of substance use and to embrace families in crisis.

Narcotics Anonymous- 1-800-627-3543

Alcoholics Anonymous-866-783-7712

www.ct-aa.org

AL-Anon/Alateen 888-425-2666

CTNA: www.ctna.org

CT AL-Anon: www.ctalanon.org

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Nicole Hampton

Executive Director

Nicole Hampton, a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, brings years of experience and dedication to addiction recovery. Her journey began with volunteer work at CCAR, leading to a successful career across multiple treatment settings and active involvement in state and local boards.

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A woman in recovery, Nicole is a dynamic leader known for fostering collaboration, inspiring change, and implementing effective solutions. Under her leadership, Parent Connection will expand its reach, providing vital support and hope to individuals and families affected by addiction.

nicole@newtownparentconnection.org

Our Board of Directors is a committed body of volunteers who support our mission to keep our community safe and substance free.

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Nicole Hampton - Executive Director

Gene Vetrano-President 

Ken Rodbell- Vice President

Frank Crudo- Treasurer

Kevin Carolan -Secretary

Maggie Conway

David Cooper

Kathleen Moonan

Matt Briand

Lil Martensen
Dan Rosenthal

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Support Groups

Hope & Support

A weekly gathering for parents and caregivers with children or loved one's affected by substance use.  This group provides a confidential venue to receive information and support concerning how to handle their child's or loved one's suspected or confirmed use of substances. Facilitated by an experienced drug & alcohol counselor.

Meeting Information Here

Bereavement
A compassionate venue for those

who have lost a child or other loved one due to catastrophic circumstances. The group is facilitated by a licensed therapist.
Meeting Information Here


First Wednesday of the month.
7:00 to 8:30 pm

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Dorrie Carolan Founder

Dorrie Carolan and her husband raised their four children in Newtown, CT. Starting the Parent Connection was never part of her plan. The issue of substance use became personal when her eldest son, Brian, became addicted and subsequently died at age 28 of a prescription drug overdose. Through the struggles caused by Brian's addiction, Dorrie became aware that this was an issue that affected many others in the community. She founded the Parent Connection in 1993 in an attempt to network with other concerned Newtown parents. It was the impetus behind many policy changes in town and within the schools.

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