TNP News: "Stronger Together," youth events, cychlorphine & Narcan, and more!

Norwalk Partnership

Oct 13

3 min read

Updated: Oct 19

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"Stronger Together" Mental Health Training for Teens
Teen Night Out - next Friday!
Red Ribbon Week event for K-2 & parents
Cychlorphine warning & overdose prevention training
Free QPR suicide prevention training & Day of Training
Hispanic Heritage Month
Updated Resource Guides

"Stronger Together" Mental Health Training for Teens

On October 13th, teens from across Norwalk came together to complete the "Stronger Together" mental health training. They learned how to identify mental health issues and support their peers through good days and bad!

If you are a high schooler in Norwalk or know one and want to participate in trainings like this and city wide Initiatives, join our TNP Teens club!

Email rdemato@positivedirections.org to join!

Teen Nights Out: Bowling Night!

TNP's Teen NIghts Out are fun, substance-free weekend evenings just for high school aged kids from Norwalk or who go to school in Norwalk! This month we will be bowling on Friday, October 23rd from 7pm-9pm! We will also have free arcade games and free food!

Please share this with local students!

Space is limited to 50 - students should sign up now! RSVP here
If you can help chaperone, please email Ryan at rdemato@positivedirections.org!

Cychlorphine Warning & Free Overdose Prevention Training (Narcan kits available!)

You may have see the emerging drug threat warning about cyclorphine, a synthetic opioid that is more potent than fentanyl. Learn more this Thursday October 29th at a virtual Narcan training organized by Positive Directions to raise awareness about overdose prevention. You'll also learn how to recognize & respond to an overdose! Norwalk residents who attend the training can pick up a free Narcan kit at Positive Directions after the training -- while supplies last!

Relatedly, Prescription Drug TakeBack Day is this month. It's an annual reminder to go through your medicine cabinet to safely dispose of any medication you no longer use or that may be expired. You can safely dispose of unneeded medicines using a Deterra disposal kit (available from Positive Directions), or use the medication drop-box at the Norwalk Police Station any day of the year!

Free Mental & Social-Emotional Health Trainings

October includes Mental Illness Awareness Week, which is a good reminder to all of us to be suicide aware and able to help someone who is struggling. SIgn up now for one of the FREE upcoming trainings:

On October 30th, 12:30pm-2pm, Positive Directions is holding a free Question-Persuade-Refer (QPR) suicide prevention training at The Westport Library. This evidence-based training, open to anyone ages 16+, focuses on teaching participants how to recognize warning signs, start meaningful conversations, and connect someone to the help they need. The session includes videos, a guided presentation, and interactive group role play to build confidence in responding to real-life situations. Bring your lunch! Coffee & snacks will be provided. Register here

Norwalk ACTS is hosting the next semi-annual "Day of Training" on November 6th, from 9:30am-3pm. There will be a choice of 4 FREE prevention and social-emotional workshops for any adult who works with youth in Norwalk! Sign up Here!

Can't make it? The next Day of Training will be at the end of June. The June event typically offers 16+ free workshops.

Hispanic Heritage Festival

iUnidos, somos más! As a community, we all benefit from the contributions of so many cultures and backgrounds. This Thursday, Oct 22, Norwalk Public Schools is holding the 5th annual Hispanic Heritage Festival at BMHS. It will be a wonderful event for all ages!

Stop by The Norwalk Partnership's table to do an awareness activity & pick up resources. iVisite nuestro puesto para participar en actividades de sensibilización dirigidas a jóvenes y padres, y lleve consigo materiales informativos gratuitos para los padres!

TNP Teens Offer Awareness Activity for Elementary Children with Parents!

Calling all parents of elementary students! Our TNP Teens & youth advocates will be at NPL on October 29th from 4pm-6pm!

They will have fun, Interactive activities to start an age appropriate conversation about substance use between parents and their children, and parents will be able to walk away with great resources!

RSVP here (or just walk in!)