Jun 4, 2024
Expanding TeenTalk in Darien: A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Supporters We are thrilled to announce that our TeenTalk Program is expanding in Darien, thanks to our community and donors’ incredible generosity and support. The Community Fund of Darien has...
Jun 1, 2024
June has arrived, which means there is a lot of discussion of Pride in our local communities and the media. Pride began in 1969 when a series of riots took place at Stonewall Inn to fight against police brutality towards homosexuals and trans people. We celebrate...
May 13, 2024
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. We need your help supporting our youth at Kids In Crisis. When you donate $50 or more this month, your gift will support Youth Mental Health in our TeenTalk Program. As a thank you, we will send you a mug with our “Kids In...
May 9, 2024
Kids In Crisis empowers and gives a platform for supporters who want to focus their volunteer work on being an advocate. If you want to support our Lighthouse program and advocate for LGBTQ+ youth, or homeless children in our SafeHouse Program, or children and youth...
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...
Apr 9, 2024
Kids In Crisis is hosting a Volunteer Appreciation Open House to catch up with our friends and thank you for your help. Please join us Thursday, April 25, from 8:00 am to 10:00 am for coffee and breakfast in our SafeHaven Farmhouse, with a brief welcome at 9:00. As we...
Apr 5, 2024
Join Us to Learn, Teach, Experience and Contribute Kids In Crisis youth volunteers learn valuable lessons in working effectively with people from diverse backgrounds, mobilizing communities, and creating positive change. They hone their leadership skills, make new...
Apr 3, 2024
Leave a Legacy Make a Lasting Impact with Kids In Crisis When you make a gift and leave a legacy to Kids In Crisis, you’re not just making a donation; you’re ensuring your support continues making a difference well into the future. A legacy gift lets you...
Apr 2, 2024
Our Crisis Helpline for Children and Teens: An Overview The Kids In Crisis Helpline offers a vital resource when families face difficult challenges. This crisis helpline for children and teens provides a critical support system, connecting callers with compassionate...
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...
