The CT Support Group

Happy Holidays from the Turning Point CT team! In this podcast, Kailey, Ally, Sasha, and Therell sit down to talk about the winter holidays and New Years. They talk about the good and the bad of the holiday season and what they're looking forward to next year. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can...

In this podcast, Kailey, Turning Point CT's Project Coordinator, shares her recovery story. This is the fifth podcast in a series of podcasts that highlights recovery stories from young people in CT. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podc...

In this podcast, Kailey sits down to talk with her friend Stephani about how social media and diet culture can negatively affect teens and young adults. They talk about how these things have affected them and what has helped them cope. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream po...

In this podcast, Ally, Turning Point CT's Peer Support Specialist, shares her recovery story. This is the fourth podcast in a series of podcasts that highlights recovery stories from young people in CT. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple P...

In this podcast, Kailey, Sasha, and Therell talk about seasonal depression. They talk about what it is, what it's like for them, and what helps ease their seasonal depression. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts)....

In this podcast, Kailey talks with her best friend Robyn, 24, about what life has been like living with ADHD. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts). Want to find more free mental health supports made by and for teens and...

This audio piece is a school project that Kailey, our Project Coordinator, made in 2017 when she was a junior in college. In this podcast, Project Coordinator Kailey talks about her struggle with starting college in a major she didn't like and how she finally changed her major. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talki...

In this podcast, Dominique, Turning Point CT's Project Assistant, shares her recovery story. This is the third podcast in a series of podcast that highlights recovery stories from young people in CT. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podc...

In this podcast, our social media assistant, Therell, talks with music artist, Felly , about music and mental health.  Felly, 26, is originally from Trumbull, CT. During the interview, we learn about some of Felly’s favorite artists, how he feels about performing in front of large crowds, and what he does to cope during tough days. Want to be featured on an upcoming episode? DM us on Instagram or...

In this podcast, Marco, a Connecticut young adult in recovery, shares his recovery story with Kailey. Marco works for Join Rise Be , a peer-run initiative for young people in Connecticut. Join Rise Be is best known for their Young Adult Warmline. This is the second podcast in a series of podcast that highlights recovery stories from young people in CT. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follo...

COVID-19 has affected many different aspects of our lives. In this podcast, Kailey talks with Sasha, Dominique, Dante, Therell, and Donovan about what this school year has been like during the second year of the pandemic. They talk about how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected school and how it has effected them and their social lives. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPoint...

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. For many, the subject of suicide is off limits. They believe the mere mention of suicide around friends and family can cause suicidal thoughts for them. Nothing could be further from the truth. In this Podcast, Kailey, Ally, Dominique, and Jen talk about suicide prevention to help raise awareness about suicide prevention and to help end the stigma....

In this podcast, Michael Scanlon, a young adult in recovery in CT who works in the mental health and advocacy field, shares his own recovery story. This is the first podcast in a series of podcast that highlights recovery stories from young people in CT. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us whe...

In this podcast, Ally, Jen, and Kailey discuss the documentary " The Wisdom of Trauma " which takes an in depth look as to why we as a society are dealing with issues such as mental illness, suicide, and overdoses. In the documentary, physician, bestselling author and Order of Canada recipient Dr. Gabor Maté to explore why Western society is facing such epidemics and how trauma has playe...

In this podcast, Ella,  Ally, and Kailey reflect on Simone Biles decision to pull herself out of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics due to mental health reasons. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts). Want to find more free mental...

Overdose Awareness Day is August 31st and is often celebrated by remembering a loved one that passed away due to an overdose. In this podcast episode, Ally is joined with Jen Lord, a Recovery Coach for Recovery Network of Programs in Bridgeport, CT. Together, they share what this day means for them both personally and professionally. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointC...

In this podcast, Ella, Ally, and Kailey talk about their experience with moving in with their significant others. Listen as they discuss the ups and the downs of the transition of moving in with a partner. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Pod...

In this podcast, Ella, Ally, Kailey, and Nina reflect on their experiences over the last year during the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen as they discuss what they look forward to as COVID-19 vaccines roll out and what they're looking forward to. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you...

Join Ella, Ally, Kailey, and Laila, four young people living in Connecticut talk about what they think of the recent legalization of Marijuana in their state. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts). Want to find more free...

Ella, John, and Serena from TurningPointCT talk about their struggles with anxiety, panic attacks and some of the ways they have learned to cope. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts). Want to find more free mental healt...

For this episode of The TurningPointCT podcast, Ella is joined by three team members from Join Rise Be, a peer-run emerging adult initiative dedicated to making the opportunity of recovery available to all young  people across the state of Connecticut. Marco, Luz, and Skyler all share what Join Rise Be is, what got them into the work they do, and what motivates them to continue helping young peopl...

Ella, Haley, Lisa, and Vanessa from TurningPointCT talk about their struggles with body image, social media, and some tips for overcoming negative self talk. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts). Want to find more free ment...

Ella, Haley, Lisa, and Vanessa from TurningPointCT talk about early warning signs of mental illness from their childhoods, as well as some common signs to look out for. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with the what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts). Want to find...

Ella, Haley, Lisa, and Vanessa from TurningPointCT talk about beneficial vs. harmful depictions of mental health in TV and movies. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with the what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts). Want to find more free mental health supports made...

Ella, Haley, Lisa, and Vanessa from TurningPointCT talk about how they learned about mental health growing up and the absence of mental health education in their schools. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with the what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts). Want to fi...