Newtown Youth and Family Offers Community Support for 2nd Anniversary of Sandy Hook Shooting

From Newtown Youth and Family:

NEWTOWN, CT— Newtown Youth & Family Services (NYFS) is joining together with the town of Newtown, the school district, the interfaith community and municipal organizations in observance of the Sandy Hook tragedy.

“This second anniversary, like the first one last year, will be recognized in personal reflection and remembrance” wrote Pat Llodra, Newtown First Selectman and Dr. Joseph Erardi, Newtown Superintendent of Schools in their joint statement on November 4, 2014.

In response, NYFS will be open on Sunday, December 14th from 10:00am – 2:00pm for walk-in support services for individuals and families in the community who have been impacted by the Sandy Hook tragedy.

“NYFS strives to respond to needs of the community on an ongoing basis” said agency Executive Director, Candice Bohr. She continued, “We are constantly working to assess the types of supports and programming that is desired.”

For the past two years, NYFS has been providing its Walk-In Support Services to the community. Walk-In Support Services are for both individuals and families to express their personal concerns and feelings related to the tragedy, meet with a staff therapist who can address these concerns, answer questions and provide referrals for ongoing services if needed. While no appointment is necessary, with walk-ins welcome during set times, community members are encouraged to call ahead if they wish to be seen at a specific time.

For full a complete listing of Walk-In Support hours, agency hours and more information please visit NYFS’ website at www.newtownyouthandfamilyservices.org

Newtown Youth & Family Services, Inc. is a licensed, non-profit, mental health clinic and youth services bureau dedicated to helping children and families achieve their highest potential. NYFS provides programs, services, activities, counseling, support groups and education throughout the Greater Newtown area.

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