Rep. Bob Godfrey meets with representatives of the YMCA to discuss legislative issues of statewide concern, including legislation related to obesity and diabetes. YMCA of the USA has launched a nationwide initiative to combat obesity and diabetes. For more details on this initiative, read this New York Times news story.

The Center for Family Justice serves victims of domestic violence and sexual assault from Fairfield, Bridgeport, Easton, Fairfield, Monroe, Stratford and Trumbull.

The Ella T. Grasso Regional Center, regarded as one of the most ideal homes for the severely developmentally disabled when it opened in 1982, is scheduled to close in June. “Certainly the handwriting was on the wall,” Rep. Joe Gresko said. "They haven’t been taking in any new clients for some time.”

Opioid addiction is a serious problem. Fortunately there's help. Here's a new number for people to call: 1-800-563-4086

Callers will be linked to walk-in assessment centers 24/7. Callers also will get a follow-up call by trained staff to determine if they were able to connect to necessary services.

NHSO is holding a free performance of Peter and the Wolf, the final concert in their Family Concert Series. They are encouraging children to come in their favorite PJs, slippers and stuffed animals to a “musical pajama party.”

Bright Beginnings newest center opens in Fairfield creating jobs and childcare options.

In a wide-ranging interview by CT-N on the opening day of the 2016 legislative session, Representative Bob Godfrey gives his views of the issues that legislators will have to face this year.

The plan to tear down and rebuild Q House today received a shot in the arm – state funding...the State Bond Commission has approved $14.5 million in state funding for the project. Q House is an important community institution. There has been a hole in the Dixwell neighborhood since Q House closed more than 10 years ago.