May 9, 2024
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to focus on the importance of mental health, especially for young people. Kids In Crisis works hard to support the youth in Fairfield County. Our 18 TeenTalk counselors, who all have master’s-level degrees, are in...
Mar 26, 2024
By John Breunig – Published to CTInsider on March 25, 2024 Over the past year, two cops in two different towns have used the phrase “revolving door” to describe to me how hospitals are overwhelmed by children in mental health crises. That same phrase has come up...
Mar 22, 2024
This week, our Executive Director, Shari Shapiro, participated in a fantastic radio interview on the “Melissa in the Morning” show, broadcasted on WICC 600 AM and 107.3 FM. The discussion centered on the recent TeenTalk mid-year report, a key initiative of...
Mar 6, 2024
Fairfield County Student Mental Health: A Community Call to Action In Fairfield County’s schools, our students are sending us a message. They aren’t asking for more recess; they’re pleading for help with their Fairfield County student mental health....
Jan 18, 2024
At A Glance: In a crucial meeting, Wilton’s First Selectperson, Toni Boucher, and representatives from Kids In Crisis, along with Wilton Public Schools, addressed the urgent Wilton Youth Mental Health needs of students. They discussed the importance of the...
Jan 3, 2024
At a Glance: On November 15, 2023, Kids In Crisis highlighted the urgency of youth struggles in Connecticut during National Philanthropy Day, discussing a report on the educational and employment disengagement crisis. Our TeenTalk initiative and 25By25 campaign aim...
