Greg, along with other young people, will tell his story of struggle, but also of hope and recovery, January 20 at Newtown Middle School at 7 pm in a community forum called, “Kids Speak Out: The Straight Talk.” 

This honest discussion regarding what is happening among area youth will give residents and parents an opportunity to learn firsthand just what Newtown’s young people are facing each day.

John Hamilton, CEO for Regional Network of Programs, a nonprofit behavioral health agency will facilitate. He has worked with numerous local and state agencies over the course of his 20-plus years in the field of prevention, substance abuse, and treatment. 

He has experience with youth, adults, and families in a variety of counseling and administrative roles and is a licensed marriage and family therapist and drug and alcohol counselor. Mr Hamilton has facts and statistics he hopes will educate and empower anyone who cares about Newtown’s young people.

The Newtown Parent Connection, in collaboration with the Housatonic Valley Coalition on Substance Abuse and CT Turning to Youth and Families, is presenting this, the organization’s fourth forum featuring youth “telling it like it is.” 

All of The Parent Connection forums are admission free.  No registration is required. 

For more information, or to learn about other Parent Connection activities and support groups, visit www.newtownparentconnection.org.