Individual youth and family counseling available.

Many Thanks to the Sandy Hook Hair Co., which is donating $1 to Newtown Youth Services for every Shhh…Co. product sold.

They’re Here! The new Entertainment Books are available. Many more additions. They make great holiday gifts. Cost is $25. NYS greatly appreciates your support.

Parent Programs Moms Groups

Moms of Babies ages birth to 12 months meets on Tuesdays from 10:30 to 11:30 am, runs through December 6. The fee is $25.

Moms of Toddlers ages 12 to 18 months meets on Thursdays from 10:30 to 11:30 am, runs until December 8. The fee is $25.

Both of these groups will meet in NYS Parents’ Corner.

Moms of Multiples will meet once a month, on Fridays from 10 to 11 am; the next meeting is October 28, held at the Newtown Methodist Church. There is no fee for this group.

Gym Time: Toddlers to preschoolers meets at the Edmond Town Hall gym on Wednesdays from 9:30 to 11:30 am. The fee is $30.

Call NYS to register for any of the above groups.

The Hope And Support Group

If you are a parent with questions or concerns about your child’s possible or confirmed involvement with substances, you are welcome to attend this group. Meetings are held every Monday from 7:30 to 9:30 pm at NYS.

Youth Programs

NYCAAP — This group will meet on Wednesdays from 7 to 8 pm at the high school.

HSYAB (Youth Advisory Board) has begun its meetings. Please look for emails and announcements of the next meeting. This group is open to all Newtown high school students.

SMAD — Next meeting will be Wednesday, October 26, from 2 to 3:30 at the middle school.

Sibshops — Meets the last Monday of the month from 5 to 7 pm. October’s meeting will be held on Monday, October 24, due to Halloween.

All programs take place at Newtown Youth Services, 10 Glen Road, Sandy Hook, unless noted. Call 270-4335 for additional information.