Westport Human Services

06/11/2026

THIS FRIDAY EVENING before you head out to dinner or home. Please join the Commission on People with Disabilities and the Special Father’s Network at the Westport Center for Senior Activities this coming Friday from 6:00 – 7:30 pm.

We hope you'll join us for what promises to be an engaging and meaningful evening, bringing people together, strengthening community networks, and ensuring that families know they are not navigating their journeys alone.

Whether you are the parent of a newly diagnosed child, a seasoned advocate, or simply someone who cares about creating a more inclusive Westport, this conversation is for you. Special Fathers Network founder and author David Hirsch will lead an interactive discussion focused on building stronger connections, sharing resources, and creating opportunities for families to support one another.

All family members are welcome to attend!
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Please take a moment to RSVP https://forms.gle/PrmH7XSrGzymRXSeA for yourselves and help us SPREAD THE WORD by sharing this invite with friends and families!

Here’s a glimpse of David Hirsh: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wm9ythP0rRQ

04/30/2026

Yesterday, the Teen Awareness Group (TAG) hosted its 20th annual Get Real Day at Staples High School. This full-day program encourages students to “get real” about mental health and substance misuse by promoting awareness, reducing stigma, and fostering open, honest conversations.

In preparation for the event, TAG students researched current issues, invited speakers with lived experience, and transformed the school with impactful displays. These exhibits highlighted the risks of impaired driving, identified warning signs of mental health and substance use challenges, and shared information about available resources and support systems.

The day included an all-school assembly featuring a speaker from Generation S.O.S., a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing peer-to-peer mental health support for teens and young adults. Our guest speaker, Jack Buckley, shared his powerful story of resilience and recovery. Jack flew all the way from California to share his story. He’s a Villanova grad who went through his own struggles with mental health and addiction and is now 8 years sober. Today, he works with teens across the country to help others get support. He reminds parents and kids that help is available, and no one has to face challenges alone.

During lunch, students had the opportunity to attend a Wellness Fair featuring more than 15 local behavioral health organizations, as well as Westport Human & Youth Services, Westport Together, the Westport Police Department, the Health District, Fire, and EMS. The fair featured interactive exhibits and encouraged students to explore healthy coping strategies and community resources.
We encourage you to speak with your child about their experience and key takeaways from the day. These conversations can help reinforce the importance of mental health awareness and seeking support when needed.

TAG extends its gratitude to the school administration, participating organizations, and students for helping create a meaningful and respectful event centered on student well-being.

TAG – You’re It! Your Life. Your Decision.

Westport Together Westport Police Department Town of Westport Fire Department Aspetuck Health District Town of Westport Teen Awareness Group Generation SOS Toquet Hall Teen Center Liberation Programs, Inc. Kids In Crisis

03/31/2026

Heart. Expertise. Hope. 🧡

As National Social Work Month comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to celebrate the incredible individuals who keep our communities whole.

From our schools and state agencies to our municipal social workers they are the quiet heroes standing on the front lines of care. Whether they are:

🏠 Navigating a family through a housing crisis

🎓 Supporting a student’s mental well-being

👵 Connecting seniors to vital resources

🌟 Guiding our youth toward a brighter tomorrow

They ensure that no one—at any stage of life—ever feels unseen.

It takes a rare blend of empathy and innovation to turn a moment of crisis into a path toward stability. Social workers don’t just offer a helping hand; they build the long-term solutions that make our towns stronger, healthier, and more connected.

To the social workers who bring heart and professionalism to every challenge: Thank you for your steadfast commitment. Our community is better because of you.

Join us in saying THANK YOU in the comments! 👇

Westport Together Toquet Hall Teen Center Westport Center for Senior Activities Westport Commission on People with Disabilities Westport Public Schools Homes with Hope Positive Directions Silver Hill Hospital Kids In Crisis Liberation Programs, Inc. CT Department of Children and Families CT Department of Social Services Town of Westport

03/11/2026

Please vote for https://club203.org/ for the Charity of the month! CLUB203 is run entirely by volunteers who throw the most amazing and inclusive monthly social events in Fairfield County serving adults throughout Fairfield County and beyond!! Let’s go!!!!

You can vote daily and the month is coming to an end so please help support the most joyful menthly events in Westport!

https://www.instagram.com/club203_ct

Town of Westport Westport Commission on People with Disabilities Westport Center for Senior Activities Westport Together Toquet Hall Teen Center Teen Awareness Group Westport-Weston Chamber of Commerce Westport Downtown Association The Westport Library Westport Front Porch Town of Westport Fire Department Westport Woman's ClubCalise's Catering & Deli Westport Police Department Westport Sunrise Rotary Club Westport Rotary

You can vote daily so please consider pushing us over the finish line to help fund their programming goals of sustainable growth and supportive events that bring joy to all!!!!

In honor of Disability Awareness Month, we're spotlighting local organizations whose mission is to empower, advocate for, and uplift individuals with disabilities across our community.

Ability Beyond, Club 203, Keystone House, Inc, Sphere of CT

Explore each charity's impact and vote for your favorite one using the link below!
https://www.fairfieldcountybank.com/general-information/charity-of-the-month.html

Together,

01/27/2026

Please join Westport Youth Services Program Director Kevin Godburn in a meaningful discussion with local author and Licensed Professional Counselor Vince Benevento. This is a great opportunity to access Vince’s expertise on the health and wellness of young men and learn more about his new book “Boys will be Men: 8 Lessons for the Lost American Male”, offering essential lessons for men of all ages and their loved ones.

Leaning on years of personal and professional experience helping young men and families navigate life's challenges, Vince lays out some tangible practices to reconnect and get on a good path.

We're thrilled to welcome Vince Benevento, LPC & Founder of Causeway Collaborative for the launch of his new book, "Boys Will Be Men: 8 Lessons For The Lost American Male" on Wednesday, January 28th at 7pm at the Westport Library Komansky Room.

Register at: https://westportlibrary.org/event/boys-will-be-men-author-talk-with-vince-benevento-founder-of-causeway-collaborative/

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01/19/2026

Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: What are you doing for others?”
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

On MLK Day, we honor a legacy of service, inclusion, and community.

12/23/2025

Peace, joy, and hope this season ❄️

As the year comes to a close, our team pauses to reflect with gratitude
and extend our warmest wishes to you and your loved ones for a healthy and peaceful holiday season.

We are deeply honored by the resilience, trust, and openness of the individuals and families we have the privilege to serve each day.

To our generous donors, thank you for believing in this work and helping make it possible.

To our community partners and collaborators, we are sincerely grateful for your steady commitment and the many ways you show up for our neighbors throughout the year.

Your impact is felt in lasting and meaningful ways. In the young people encouraged to grow and thrive, the families supported through challenging moments, and our seniors whose wisdom, curiosity, and lived experience help shape the fabric of our community.

Together, these contributions create a sense of connection and care that strengthens us all.

With sincere appreciation and warm holiday wishes,

Westport Human Services

Town of Westport Westport Together Toquet Hall Teen Center Westport Center for Senior Activities Westport Commission on People with Disabilities Teen Awareness Group

12/16/2025

A great opportinity for post-high school and post college grads. If you are a professional with mentorship interests please consider attending.

Westport Professional Networking Mixer
Wednesday, December 17th 6:40-8:30pm at the VFW

https://06880danwoog.com/tag/katie-gervasio/

Town of Westport Westport Together Toquet Hall Teen Center Westport Center for Senior Activities Teen Awareness Group
Westport Front Porch Westport Downtown Association Westport-Weston Chamber of Commerce The Westport Library

12/10/2025

A great big THANK YOU to Saugatuck Financial for their generosity and kindness this holiday season! And thank you to the Town of Westport Fire Department for bringing Santa and his elves again this year!



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11/25/2025

🎉 Thank You, Westport! 🧡🦃

This Thanksgiving, our community came together in the most extraordinary ways to support neighbors who might otherwise go without. From grocery gift cards and pies, to handwritten cards and festive meals, your generosity ensured that Westport families and older adults could celebrate with dignity, joy, and comfort.

Thanks to:
✨ Westport Women’s Club – $11,000 in grocery gift cards + Food Closet support + Catered meals for homebound residents
✨ WCSA, Friends of the Senior Center & Calise's – Beautiful catered meals for homebound seniors
✨ Coleytown Middle School – $1,695 in gift cards + 55 bags of Thanksgiving staples
✨ Coleytown Elementary & Stepping Stones Preschool – Handcrafted cards spreading cheer
✨ Temple Israel of Westport Israel Early Childhood Center – 70 delicious pies
✨ Gault employees – 10 fresh turkeys
✨ Westport Food Fund Donors – Year-round support for food-insecure households

And to the many residents who give quietly, respectfully, and with open hearts—thank you. Your kindness reminds our neighbors that they are seen, supported, and never alone.

💬 As one parent shared: “The fact that everything is handled privately made it possible for me to ask for help. My kids will have a real Thanksgiving because of this community.”

If you’d like to help support Westport families this holiday season, donations to our Holiday Giving Program, Westport Warm Up, and Food Fund are now open at www.westportct.gov/donate
100% of contributions go directly to local households in need.

🧡 We are grateful for every one of you.
— Westport Department of Human

LifeBridge Community Services
Town of Westport Westport Center for Senior Activities Westport Together Toquet Hall Teen Center Toquet Hall Teen Center Westport Woman's Club Westport Public Schools Calise's Catering & Deli Gault Energy & Home Solutions Temple Israel of Westport, CT