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

Featured Programs!

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

National Youth Service Day

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.

Teen Mental Health During Quarantine:

To learn more about the impact of the pandemic and subsequent quarantine for teens, how to recognize mental health issues in teens and to find tips on how to improve mental health, please utilize this Teen Mental Health During Quarantine Guide

Keeping Kids Safe in Cyber Space

Children are at increased risk of harm online during the global COVID-19 pandemic. Fortunately, there is so much that parents can do to help their children stay safe when accessing the web. This resource is developed for parents to understand these risks and what steps to take in order to minimize them.

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

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