The Village for Families & Children

The Village for Families & Children Visit www.thevillage.org to learn more about The Village. The Village has been serving children and families for over 200 years.

From prevention to crisis…The Village does whatever it takes to help children, adults and families transform their lives and achieve real and meaningful change. Today, we are one of the most respected child and family serving organizations in the state, helping vulnerable children and families at all levels of need….from children who have severe emotional or mental health problems to those who nee

d support and guidance to stay on a successful path. We have also grown and evolved to better serve the needs of our community by adding mental health and substance abuse services for adults and partnering with primary care service providers to form integrated pediatric clinics. Our mission is to build a community of strong healthy families who protect and nurture children. We believe that families can thrive despite traumatic experiences they may have suffered in the past or adversity that may overwhelm them now. Our continuum of behavioral health treatment and support services for children and adults allows us to customize programs to treat the whole person – mentally and physically – and help children, adults and families build resilience to overcome challenges that life throws at them. The work we do enables children to be socially and emotionally healthy, thrive in safe and permanent homes and to succeed academically. We help adults to be effective, nurturing caregivers, and be able to manage and prevent crises. Our work also builds strong, stable communities. That’s good for everyone – in every community.

💬 The new school year is an exciting time, but social pressures and new routines can spike anxiety and other challenges ...
09/03/2026

💬 The new school year is an exciting time, but social pressures and new routines can spike anxiety and other challenges for youth. Village Chief Medical Officer Dr. Laine Taylor joined state leaders to spread the word about resources to help, including the state’s youth mental health Urgent Crisis Centers (UCCs). She also discussed how a family’s challenges with basic needs or housing can impact children’s mental health.

➡ Find a UCC near you: ucchelp.com
👇Coverage by Connecticut Public
https://www.ctpublic.org/news/2026-09-02/ct-highlights-mental-health-services-amid-back-to-school-season-and-su***de-awareness-month

In roughly the last year, there were about 55,000 calls to Connecticut’s 988 su***de hotline and more than 28,000 calls to the social services 211 hotline.

⭐ We were proud to stand with state leaders and partners today to spread the word about the state’s youth mental health ...
09/02/2026

⭐ We were proud to stand with state leaders and partners today to spread the word about the state’s youth mental health Urgent Crisis Centers (UCCs) and continuum of crisis care—and ensure families know where to turn for support.

💬 Village Chief Medical Officer Dr. Laine Taylor discussed common challenges young people face, especially during back-to-school season, and how the UCCs can help immediately. She was joined by Lisa, a local mom, who shared that the UCCs have been “life-changing” for her family.

➡ Find a UCC at ucchelp.com

🤝 State Representative Tammy Exum, CT Department of Children and Families, Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut.

09/01/2026

❤️‍🩹 After a tragic loss, Annie and her family faced unimaginable challenges—including homelessness and the emotional toll of grief. But with the support of The Village, she found the strength to rebuild. Today, Annie and her family have a home, stability and hope.

If you need support, The Village is here for you. Contact 860-236-4511 or visit thevillage.org

❤ In case you needed a reminder today...➡ If you need support, The Village is here for you. Call us at 860-236-4511 or v...
08/31/2026

❤ In case you needed a reminder today...

➡ If you need support, The Village is here for you. Call us at 860-236-4511 or visit thevillage.org.

💜 Today's the day! Join us for an International Overdose Awareness Day Event at The Village as we honor the lives lost t...
08/31/2026

💜 Today's the day! Join us for an International Overdose Awareness Day Event at The Village as we honor the lives lost to overdose, raise awareness, foster hope and help individuals and families access critical resources and support.

This event will include a resource fair, food, giveaways and more!
📅 WHEN: Monday, August 31, 2026, 11:00am – 2:00pm
➡ WHERE: 331 Wethersfield Avenue, Hartford, CT

On August 31, communities around the world recognize International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD)—the world’s largest campaign dedicated to ending overdose, remembering those we have lost and reducing the stigma surrounding substance use and overdose.

💜 Join us on Monday for an International Overdose Awareness Day Event at The Village as we honor the lives lost to overd...
08/28/2026

💜 Join us on Monday for an International Overdose Awareness Day Event at The Village as we honor the lives lost to overdose, raise awareness, foster hope and help individuals and families access critical resources and support.

This event will include a resource fair, food, giveaways and more!

📅 WHEN: Monday, August 31, 2026, 11:00am – 2:00pm
➡ WHERE: 331 Wethersfield Avenue, Hartford, CT

On August 31, communities around the world recognize International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD)—the world’s largest campaign dedicated to ending overdose, remembering those we have lost and reducing the stigma surrounding substance use and overdose.

Hartford 311 The City of Hartford

❤ Youth in our foster care program started the school year feeling FRESH thanks to these AMAZING volunteers, who provide...
08/28/2026

❤ Youth in our foster care program started the school year feeling FRESH thanks to these AMAZING volunteers, who provided free haircuts, styles and manicures so they could walk into their first day with confidence.

➡ Check out coverage on WTNH News 8: https://bit.ly/3SUGGZt
➡ Learn about fostering at The Village: https://bit.ly/4o0UNGr

💜 NEXT WEEK! Join us for an International Overdose Awareness Day Event at The Village as we honor the lives lost to over...
08/26/2026

💜 NEXT WEEK! Join us for an International Overdose Awareness Day Event at The Village as we honor the lives lost to overdose, raise awareness, foster hope and help individuals and families access critical resources and support.

This event will include a resource fair, food, giveaways and more.
📅 WHEN: Monday, August 31, 2026, 11:00am – 2:00pm
➡ WHERE: 331 Wethersfield Avenue, Hartford, CT

On August 31, communities around the world recognize International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD)—the world’s largest campaign dedicated to ending overdose, remembering those we have lost and reducing the stigma surrounding substance use and overdose.

❤ Youth in our foster care program will have a fresh start to the school year thanks to these AMAZING volunteers, who pr...
08/25/2026

❤ Youth in our foster care program will have a fresh start to the school year thanks to these AMAZING volunteers, who provided them with free haircuts, styles and manicures to help them walk into their first day with confidence. Check it out!

➡ WTNH coverage: https://bit.ly/3SUGGZt
➡ About fostering: https://bit.ly/4o0UNGr

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Foster children in Hartford got fresh haircuts Monday, in a volunteer-run event all about helping the youth look and feel their best on the first day of school. The Village…

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