A Message From the Hub & Bus Service for Metro North Railroad New Canaan

August 9, 2021
Below is a message from the Hub, outlining mental health resources for college students, as well as a message from the Department of Transportation regarding the metro-north bus service. 

 

Prepare Your Kids for College
Prevention, Treatment & Recovery Resources
Summer is winding down and it's almost time for college to begin. In addition to the dorm essentials, make sure your child is prepared emotionally and mentally. Below are some articles we think you will find helpful.

PREVENTION
There are many discussions to be had, but don't forget to talk to your kids about the dangers of alcohol and counterfeit prescription drugs.

Alcohol conversation guide for parents.

What you and your kids need to know about counterfeit drugs.

TREATMENTDoes your son or daughter have a mental health condition to manage in college? What happens they need mental health help while away from home? Here are some helpful articles and websites.

Managing a Mental Health Condition in College

Mental Health Resource Center from The JED Foundation

What's Your Plan? College With A Mental Health Condition

Medication Management in College

RECOVERY
Attending college while in recovery from a substance use disorder or mental health condition can be challenging. Here are some local resources that offer support for young people. Many have virtual options available.

Download our support group guide for additional recovery groups for teens 
and young adults.

Announcements

JOB ALERT: Prevention Program Coordinator
The Village in Ellington, CT

 

The Prevention Program Coordinator administers and coordinates a substance abuse prevention program, provide documentation, data, and reports of services as required by program policies and funding source. The Prevention Program Coordinator serves as a resource/referral and community liaison between the school district, youth groups and other community organizations. Learn more and apply.

Additional Resources for Teens & Young Adults

Prevention Resource
 

Learn the Law: Preventing and Reducing Underage Drinking

 

Alcohol remains the number one substance used by young people. These 24 legal policy summaries allow you to track how your state regulates underage drinking as compared to other states in order to help inform your prevention work.

 

Read report.
 


 

Bus Service for Metro North Railroad New Canaan

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing scheduled short-term bus service on the New Canaan Line, in lieu of train service, beginning Friday, August 13, 2021, at 8:30 PM, through Monday, August 16, 2021, at 5:00 AM. The temporary bus service is necessary to facilitate ongoing construction activities associated with the rehabilitation of Bridge 00032 carrying I-95 over Metro-North Railroad in Stamford.

Metro-North Railroad will accommodate riders with bus service during this temporary track outage.