Reaching Out with The Network CT

Have you ever wondered what issues middle school students are facing? Maybe you've questioned if dating, bullying, or sexting were as common as it sounds? We've asked a very knowledgeable source, a middle school social worker for some insight. If you have more questions, please let us know! 

Hello, listeners! Today we are talking to Tyshaunda Wiley, Prevention Program Manager of the Windsor Locks Wellness Coalition about youth and substance abuse. In listening, you will hear CHR mentioned as a resource. Their website is: https://www.chrhealth.org/substance-use/   If you are interested in the Windsor Lock Wellness Coalition, you can learn more at their Facebook page or Instagram.&...

What's the deal with jealousy in romantic relationships? Is it good or bad? How can you cope with it? Today we are tackling the topic of jealousy. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to send them our way. If you'd like some further help dealing with your specific relationship, please call our hotline at 860-763-4542

Hello, listeners! Today, we are talking about Coaching Boys Into Men. If you'd like to get this program started with your teams, please contact me:  Annalisa, Community Youth Educator for The Network at 860-763-7430 ext. 305. or contact Linda Blozie , Director of Training and Prevention,   (959) 202-5006.  Thank you Coach Lyver for all the great work you've been doing! 

Have domestic violence calls increased during COVID-19? Is help still available to victims who need to call the police like normal? We reached out to the Enfield Police Department to get some answers so we can address some of the concerning news we've been hearing nationally. In our interview we talk with Officer Austin, who has been with the Enfield Police Department for 7 years. He is a field tr...

Hello, listeners! Have you ever wondered what it's like to call our hotline at 860-763-4542? Or have you wondered what life in the safe house is like? Then this is the episode for you! Tune in to hear our interview with safe house Manager, Jaime. 

Hey, listeners! Tune in to learn more about anger, where it comes from, why it's useful, and how you can control it better. Any age could listen. 

Hello, listeners! Let's learn some more about copings skills. This episode will include some that you can try. It will also talk about why coping skills are important and how to use them best. This episode has content that any age can listen to, but it is not specifically for younger people and might not be as interesting to them. 

Hello, listeners! We have our first kids podcast episode! This talks about some simple ways to be a great friend. 

Hello, everyone! This week is teacher appreciation week, so we wanted to share a quick thank you to all the teachers out there! 

Hello, Listeners! We're going to cover the basics of Teen Dating Violence today. If you have any questions about your relationship or you want to talk about your relationship please try our hotline at 860-763-4542 or check out loveisrespect.org. Feel free to send any comments or questions through our social media too! 

Hello, Listeners! This episode includes an interview with Erica Petropoulos, the Campus Advocate at the YWCA New Britain Sexual Assault Crisis Service. They offer free and confidential services for people who have experienced sexual assault. If you or someone you know could benefit from their services, you can call their English hotline: 1-888-999-5545, their Spanish hotline: 1-888-568-8332, or vi...

Hello, listeners! This podcast is suitable for any age. It's all clean content. It is intended more for adults and teens in terms of interest level. In this we've included some tips for communicating well in your relationships. If you have any questions, let us know! 

Hey, listeners! Do you know what makes a healthy relationship? Let's talk some basics here. If there are any you'd like us to do a deeper dive into, please let us know. Thank you for listening! Any age can listen in terms of clean content, but this is more geared towards teens/adults and may not be as interesting for young ones. 

This first episode is an Introduction of The Network and our goals for this podcast. It is appropriate for all ages.  The Network is a non-profit that helps victims of domestic violence and intimate partner violence. We have a 24/7 confidential hotline at 860-763-4542. We also have individual counseling, support groups for adults and children, an emergency safe house, and court advocacy. All...