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All Services are
COMPLETELY CONFIDENTIAL
There is NO WAITING LIST.
The Winchester Youth Service Bureau is located at and is a part of The
Northwest CT YMCA in Winsted at 480 Main Street in Winsted, CT.
GOALS:
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To assist young people and their families through difficult life
experiences.
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To assist in improving the quality of life of your constituents.
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To facilitate families in resolving conflicts.
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To assist families involved in the juvenile justice system.
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To increase awareness regarding substance abuse in young people
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To keep children safe!
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To enhance our communities.
Staff:
Mary Coutant, M.S. - Executive Director
Susan Hamilton Peck, M.S.W. - Clinical Director
Leann Taylor - Therapeutic
Recreation Specialist
Toni Barrett- Y-House Social Services
Coordinator
Student Interns
Contact: The Winchester Youth Service Bureau can be reached in two ways:
About the WYSB:
The WYSB has been serving the Children and Families of the Winchester/Winsted
area for over 15 years! We strive to make our area a better place for all
families through programs and counseling.
The WYSB Advisory Board:
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Milly Hudak, Chairperson
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Pat Beeman
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Keith Blanchard
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JoAnn Briggs
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Robbin Goodskey
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Sgt. Kevin Kinahan
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Maria Lawrence
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Officer Dan Pietrafesa
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Jerome Rathbun
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Kim Riggott
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Mallory Rotundo
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Craig Schroeder
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Bea Tirrell
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Michelle Rainville
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- Camp Rising Star
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This program is
aimed at developing social skills, increasing self-esteem, self-awareness, and
resolving conflicts. It is based on a behavior modification program that
rewards positive behavior in order to get the youth's behavior to become more
appropriate. Open to children from 4 to 14 years old.
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- The After School Fun Club
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Based on the same premise as the Summer Fun Club, The After School Fun
Club is the Fall/Winter/Spring component of the WYSB.
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- Infant/Toddler/Parent Play Groups
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A therapeutic recreational program aimed at developing healthy family
relationships. These programs are held throughout the year.
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- Youth and Family Therapy
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The WYSB offers a full array of counseling options, including short-term
youth and family counseling. Please call for more details.
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- Community Awareness
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Through workshops, radio and cable television shows and discussion groups
on youth issues, we raise the level of awareness about the youth in our area.
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- Court Advocacy for Juveniles
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When a juvenile has no available advocate, we are there.
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- Crisis Intervention
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We provide interventions regarding drugs/alcohol, child abuse/neglect,
homelessness, suicide attempts, emotional turmoil etc.
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- We have 24 HOUR TELEPHONE AVAILABILITY
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All calls are completely confidential.
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- Drug and Alcohol Education Groups
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Informational sessions conducted at local schools
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- Host Home Program
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We provide short-term emergency shelter for youth.
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- Child Advocates
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School, Court, and community advocates for youth.
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- Young Parents Program
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Assisting young men & women in parenting and job training.
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- Discussion Groups for All Ages
Our Funding Sources:
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