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Addressing Substance Abuse

Our personal challenge is to get involved and stay involved -

with all of our children and in all aspects of their lives.

If there was ever a time that  "it takes a village to raise a child" it is now.

WAYS YOU CAN DONATE

By Check:
Checks should be made payable to Parent Connection. 

 



Checks can be mailed to:
Newtown Parent Connection 
2 Washington Square 
Newtown, CT 06470

Online: 
You can donate online via CT Parent Connection by clicking the donate button below

If you are donating to a specific cause, please be sure to note that on your donation.
 

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It's with a heavy heart that we share the news of the passing of a young man who through the years became a very special person in our lives. Thomas will truly be missed!  ❤ ❤ ❤

 

Please keep Tommy, Kathy, Ken, Beth and Parker in your thoughts and prayers! Rest in Peace my dear Tommy!

Anyone wishing to make a donation in memory of Thomas Rodbell can do so by clicking below

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It is with deep sadness that I share the passing of Laura Frattaroli.  Laura was vigilant in her fight to survive this insidious disease and was always grateful to those around her who shared her long journey. Her parents Eileen and Doug were always by her side supporting her with every possible opportunity to fight this disease   Please keep Eileen, Doug and their children in your thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. Rest in Peace sweet Laura!!! ❤ ❤ ❤

Anyone wishing to make a donation in memory of Laura can do so by clicking below

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It’s with a heavy heart that I share the news of the unexpected passing of our friend, Peter Engel. Our hearts are broken and he will be missed beyond words. Your shining personality will live in our hearts forever. May you now be at peace sweet Peter!!!

 

Please keep Peter's family, Maureen, Rich, Richie, Casey, JoJo and his precious daughter in your thoughts and prayers! <3 ❤ ❤ ❤

Anyone wishing to make a donation in memory of Peter can do so by clicking below

Addressing Substance Abuse

Our personal challenge is to get involved and stay involved -

with all of our children and in all aspects of their lives.

If there was ever a time that  "it takes a village to raise a child" it is now.

Get help with questions or concerns about your child's or loved one's possible or confirmed use or abuse of substances. Our support groups are open, free and all are welcome.

Donations are always appreciated.

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 abuse 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

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Founder &

Executive Director

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 abuse 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.

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

Dorrie Carolan  - 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

Support Groups

Hope & Support

A weekly gathering for parents and caregivers with children or loved one's affected by substance use/abuse. 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 month
7:00 to 8:30 pm

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