Youth & Family Services

What is our Mission?

We seek to promote the social and emotional health of our youth, families, and community by creating opportunities to engage, educate, and empower all citizens of Norwich.

How do we achieve this?

Positive Youth Development and Leadership Opportunities
Juvenile Justice Diversion
Family Involvement
Mental Health Services
Community Outreach

Upcoming/Current Programs

To register for any upcoming programs or to learn more contact Justin Zeigler

Featured Programs!

On May 7, 2021, the City Of Norwich celebrated National Youth Service Day. The day is intended to recognize the importance of youth leadership as an important asset to our City. There are over 113 National Partners who support this initiative, as well as other year-round opportunities for youth. National Youth Service Day has three primary goals:

1. Mobilize youth as leaders to identify and address the needs of their communities through service and learning

2. Support youth on a lifelong path of service and civic engagement

3. Educate the public, media, and policymakers about the year-round contributions of young people as community leaders.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the event was recorded for those who were not able to attend in person.

Peace At Home Parenting

The Peace At Home Parenting program offers 100 recorded classes and offers live classes regularly for FREE!!!

Topics include Routines & Chores, Managing Screen Time, Positive Discipline, Being Your Child’s Emotion Coach, as well as several classes related to COVID-19 management skills. Classes are separated by type and by age categories (birth – young adult). And additional classes/topics are added each week!

Upon check-out, please use the 06360 zip code no matter what town the person registering is from, and use discount code PEACE2020 for FREE classes! Discount code is valid through June 2021!

Talk it Out

The "When it Builds Up, Talk it Out" campaign provides parents with access to trained professionals who will provide support and resources, if necessary.

Call 833-258-5011

The "Talk It Out Line" is available Monday through Friday from 8 am to 8 pm and on weekends from 1 pm to 8 pm and has both English and Spanish capacity.

Liquor Stickers

We are doing our part to help the community prevent underage drinking by providing free liquor stickers. 86% of underage drinkers report consuming alcohol in their home or someone else’s. These stickers will help prevent that from happening. Learn more or obtain stickers by emailing Rayallen Bergman

Social Host Law

Suicide Prevention & Mental Health Promotion

Mental Health Tool Kit

Daily Mental Health Tips

At-home Activities for Families

YouTube Channel