We’re grateful to co-host an important event for the community this Tuesday, October 9th, 7PM at New Canaan High School. The event is a presentation by Ruth Potee, MD (entitled “Riding the Roller-Coaster of the Adolescent Brain”. Also co-hosting the event is New Canaan Cares. The location at NCHS is the Wagner Room. Hope to see you there.
I just talked with Greg Williams, who was on his way to Pawtucket, RI for Recovery Fest 2018, which starts Saturday, September 29th at 2PM. Greg produced the fabulous Anonymous People documentary, and is Executive Vice President of Facing Addiction with NCADD. This Sunday, a screening of his movie is taking place on Sunday, September 30th at 5:30PM in New …
What touched me the most about Goalie Robin Lehner’s courageous sharing of his story of addiction and bipolar disorder, was how a chance meeting with a lawyer ended up pushing Robin over the edge to seeking help. His pathway to recovery included therapy for co-occurring disorders, finding spirituality, and making amends to his wife and children for all he had …
We recently published a Letter to the Editor, thanking all of our community allies and supporters for helping make our 2nd Annual Overdose Awareness Vigil successful. See below and here for the letter. Dear Editor: On behalf of the New Canaan Parent Support Group and New Canaan Community Foundation, I thank the people of our town for uniting together during …
Just a post to thank to of those parents, Event Committee members and community allies who did such a great job in pulling off our 2nd Annual Overdose Awareness Vigil on Thursday, August 30th at 7PM. Feel free to read the articles here and here, and our Channel 12 news feature here.
Last year, Leo Karl of Karl Chevrolet sat down to reflect on why the Overdose Awareness Vigil was important to him. He is a concerned citizen, who does care about helping each other to heal. Click here for the video.
I have been honored to have Nick deSpoelberch as a partner for over 18 months. He’s helped so many parents with his encouraging words and the way he leads by example. See Nick here–in his own words–as we count down–6 days until the Vigil! #OverdoseAwarenessVigil #HelpingEachOtherToHeal
Thank you Rev. Rob Kinnally, for your touching Letter to the Editor in Last Thursday’s Advertiser. The words are so hopeful and inspiring. Only ten days left until the Overdose Awareness Vigil in downtown New Canaan. #overdoseawarenessvigil Letter: Our responsibility to reach out, listen to persons with addiction
Overdose Awareness Vigil to address drug crisis downtown tonight
The location is the Pop Up Park, 6 South Avenue in New Canaan. 7PM on August 30th.
