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Griswold PRIDE and Matt’s Mission Launch the Opioid Prevention Campaign

New Resources for Parents, Educators, and Youth Leaders to Prevent Youth Opioid Misuse April 1, 2021, Griswold, CT — Today, Griswold PRIDE and Matt’s Mission launched the “Opioid Prevention Campaign” in partnership with the Addiction Policy Forum. The Campaign provides resources for parents and educators to prevent youth opioid misuse.  With the rise in overdoses and

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Kelvin Young – February 2021 Speaker of the Month

This month’s speaker is Kelvin Young. Kelvin is a Sound Healer and a person in long-term recovery which means he hasn’t consumed alcohol or any other drug to cope with emotional distress since March 6th 2009. The first time he was exposed to sound healing, Kelvin discovered the sounds of the crystal and Tibetan singing

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Kerry Bilda of UCFS – January 2021 Speaker of the Month

Enjoy this special presentation on Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) by our February 2021 Speaker of the Month, Kerry Bilda of UCFS Click Here To Watch The Full Presentation On Vimeo Join us next month for a special presentation by March 2020 Speaker of the Month, Sound Healer Kelvin Young. Questions? For more information on how

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DECEMBER 2020 SPEAKER: Stephen Feathers from Perception Programs, INC

In response to Covid, Matt’s Mission will be partnering with Griswold PRIDE and featuring a speaker each month to provide information on various treatment resources. This month Stephen Feathers grabbed the mic to share some information about the services offered by Perception Programs, Inc, such as the Syringe Service Program. Watch this month’s video below!

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Griswold Pride Partners With Matt’s Mission for Narcan Awareness & Education

Griswold Pride has partnered with Matt’s Mission on a new initiative with Matt’s Mission to make Griswold a recovery friendly community and prevent overdose deaths. Check out this video from Miranda Nagle of Griswold Pride, feeaturing Matt’s Mission President & Founder, Kathleen Dufficy and Mike Minarsky of SNSN Radio. Visit Griswold Pride on Facebook and

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Jewett City Hope & Compassion August 2020

Join us for our third monthly virtual Jewett City Hope & Compassion gathering on Thursday, August 6th, 2020 at 6:00 pm. The event will feature guest speakers and all are welcome to attend. This month’s speaker will be Juan Torres from the ACT Team at Southeastern Mental Health Authority in Norwich. Juan Torres is a

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Jewett City Hope & Compassion July 2020

Join us for our third monthly virtual Jewett City Hope & Compassion gathering on Thursday, July 2nd, 2020 at 6:00 pm. The event will feature guest speakers and all are welcome to attend. This month’s speaker will be Shannon Derby from the Connecticut Department of Corrections. Shannon Derby , LPC, LADC is a Clinical Counselor

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Jewett City Hope & Compassion June 2020

Join us for our second monthly virtual Jewett City Hope & Compassion gathering on Thursday, June 4th, 2020 at 6:00 pm. The event will feature guest speakers and all are welcome to attend. This month’s speaker will be John Lally of TodayIMatter.org. John Lally, founder of TodayIMatter.org is an APRN, MSN, MA, President. Grieving Father.

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Jewett City Hope & Compassion May 2020

Join us for our first virtual Jewett City Hope & Compassion gathering on Thursday, May 7th, 2020 at 6:00 pm. The event will feature guest speakers and all are welcome to attend. This month’s speaker will be Judith Allik. Judith Allik is a psychologist who specializes in school psychology. Judith practices in Voluntown, CT, with

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Jewett City Hope & Compassion Apr 2020

Join us for the Jewett City Hope & Compassion gathering on Thursday, April 2nd, 2019 at 6:00 pm. The event will feature guest speakers and all are welcome to attend. This month’s speaker will be Juan Torres. Juan Torres is a Case Manager for the ACT team at Southeastern Mental Health Authority in Norwich, Certified Recovery

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Jewett City Hope & Compassion Mar 2020

Join us for the Jewett City Hope & Compassion gathering on Thursday, March 5th, 2019 at 6:00 pm. The event will feature guest speakers and all are welcome to attend. This month’s speaker will be Emma Martinez. Emma is currently a Social Worker at DCF and has previously worked at ABH (Advanced Behavioral Health), RSVP

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Jewett City Hope & Compassion Feb 2020

Join us for the Jewett City Hope & Compassion gathering on Thursday, February 6th, 2019 at 6:00 pm. The event will feature guest speakers and all are welcome to attend. This month’s speaker will be Ana Gopoian. Ana is the Founder and Executive Director of TriCircle, Inc. and Founder and CEO of TriCircle Restoration LLC

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Jewett City Hope & Compassion Jan 2020

Join us for the Jewett City Hope & Compassion gathering on Thursday, January 2nd, 2019 at 6:00 pm. The event will feature guest speakers and all are welcome to attend. This month’s speaker will be Kelvin Young. Kelvin is a Sound Healer and a person in long-term recovery which means he hasn’t consumed alcohol or

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Jewett City Hope & Compassion Dec 2019

Join us for the Jewett City Hope & Compassion gathering on Thursday, December 5th, 2019 at 6:00 pm. The event will feature guest speakers and all are welcome to attend. This month’s speakers will feature a Recovery Navigator from Alliance For Living, and an Individual in Recovery. WHEN: December 5th, 2019 at 6:00 pm WHERE:

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Jewett City Hope & Compassion Nov 2019

Join us for the Jewett City Hope & Compassion gathering on Thursday, November 7th, 2019 at 6:00 pm. The event will feature guest speakers and all are welcome to attend. This month’s speakers include two Recovery Navigators from Alliance for Living, and a personal experience shared by an individual in recovery. WHEN: November 7th, 2019

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Jewett City Hope & Compassion Oct 2019

Join us for the Jewett City Hope & Compassion gathering on Thursday, October 3rd, 2019 at 6:00 pm. The event will feature guest speakers and all are welcome to attend. This month’s speakers include Anne Thompson Heller, Psychotherapist in Student Health & Wellness at UCONN, and a personal experience shared by an individual in recovery.

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Matt’s Mission Celebrates Recovery 2019

Join us for the 3rd Annual Matt’s Mission Celebrates Recovery event at Veterans Park in Jewett City, CT on Saturday, September 7th, 2019. The event will feature speakers, music, food, vendors, the Today I Matter Poster Project walk and more. WHEN: September 7th, 2019 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm WHERE: Veterans Park in Jewett

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Jewett City Hope & Compassion Sep. 2019

Join us for the Jewett City Hope & Compassion gathering on Thursday, September 5th, 2019 at 6:00 pm. The event will feature guest speakers and all are welcome to attend. This month’s speakers include UCFS sharing information regarding their M.A.T. (Medication Assisted Treatment) services, and a personal experience shared by an individual in recovery. WHEN:

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Jewett City Hope & Compassion Aug. 2019

Join us for the Jewett City Hope & Compassion gathering on Thursday, August 1st, 2019 at 6:00 pm. The event will feature guest speakers and all are welcome to attend. This month’s speakers include the APT Foundation and a personal experience shared by an individual in recovery. WHEN: August 1st, 2019 at 6:00 pm WHERE:

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Jewett City Hope & Compassion June 2019

Join us for the Jewett City Hope & Compassion gathering on Thursday, June 6th, 2019 at 6:00 pm. The event will feature guest speakers and all are welcome to attend. This months speakers include Perception Programs Inc. and a personal experience shared by an individual in recovery. WHEN: June 6th, 2019 at 6:00 pm WHERE:

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