Teens Helping Teens Reduce Substance Use at Children's Center

Hamden CT

31 December, 2020

5:39 PM

Description

Everyone is different and so the Outpatient Clinic at The Children's Center offers a variety of options for teens trying to reduce use or abstain from substances. When seeking fun, teens choose the Peace & Chill group. Meetings are offered via Zoom every Tuesday at 3:00. Smart Recovery, offered Thursdays at 5:00 provides more formality and skill building. Each week, The Peace and Chill crew gathers virtually to just hang out, have some laughs and see friends. Renee Hausman, adult facilitator asked teens what they liked about Peace and Chill. Responses include, "I come here because people motivate me to cope with my problems without using", "When I leave the group I tend to listen to the suggestions made by my peers and facilitators and usually come to the conclusion that they were right", "Everyone here is so positive and nonjudgmental' , I'm not going to lie, I came for the gift card initially but realized it's just an added bonus because I get so much from this group", "it's never boring and I felt comfortable from day one", " I feel like someone is always here for us.". The Peace and Chill teens are a welcoming bunch. To virtually visit a meeting or learn more, contact Renee, 203-248-2116, ext 308. Www.tccoh.org