Referral Assistance|Battle of the Bands|Community Action Team|Defensive Driving
Empowering Young Women|FYI Series|Wilderness Club|Holiday Food & Gift Program
HYSB On-Going Services
Counseling for Families, Individuals and Groups
HYSB offers free, confidential counseling. Read More…
Family Solutions
This family support service includes parent education courses and workshops, parent support counseling, discussion groups, a quarterly newsletter, a lending resource library and referrals to community services. Read More…
Resource & Referral Assistance
HYSB provides access and referrals to other helpful resources in our area. Call HYSB at 860-824-4720 for help.
Programs
Battle of the Bands
The Battle of the Bands yearly promotes the independent and creative work of young adult musicians, bringing in local sponsorship for cash prizes and a panel of judges. A great community event. Read More…
The Community Action Team Against Underage Drinking (CAT)
The CAT raises public awareness about the risks associated with underage drinking and other illegal drug use. In addition, CAT sponsors programs and activities that foster positive youth development. Prevention activities include information dissemination to parents and teens about the effects of abuse and addiction. Periodic public forums are held to openly discuss risk factors and to offer suggestions about what parents and community members can do to minimize teen alcohol use and other drug abuse. Alternative activities are sponsored to encourage positive social interactions. There is a scholarship fund established to assist youth and families with the expense of participation in a specific activity or sport.
It also provides case management and specialized support services for those youth who are at greater risk of substance use. A Certified Addictions Counselor is available by appointment to speak with youth and parents in Region One school district. There is no charge for this service. All calls and interviews are confidential. Referrals are accepted from parents, teens, schools and juvenile court. For more information or to make an appointment please call the HYSB at 860-824-4720.
Defensive Driving at Lime Rock Park
HYSB sponsors a Defensive Driving Course for high school seniors in conjunction with Skip Barber Driving School. Fifty licensed teens spend a day at Lime Rock Park learning how to respond to emergency driving situations. The course is usually held in the late fall and is open to all Region One high school seniors who have their driver’s license. See Events for current information.
Empowering Young Women
The "Empowering Young Women" Project, a six-year collaborative effort with Women’s Support Services offers activities for teen girls to nurture competencies and enhance self-esteem. Call the office at 860-824-4720 or email us for more information.
F.Y.I. (For Your Information) Workshops
F.Y.I. workshops team kids and parents together for fun, interactive learning activities in wood working, orienteering, yoga, small engine repair and more. Each workshop varies in terms of topics, times offered, location and length and has specific age requirements of the children, crossing different age groups. The instructors are all local and well trained for the workshop they are teaching. Admission and materials for all HYSB FYI series workshops are free, but space is limited and registration is required. Please check Events for updates on the next workshop.
Wilderness Club
For young men in grades 6 to 12, the Wilderness Club provides monthly week-end outdoor challenges in canoeing, rock climbing, caving, survival skills, camping, and other activities. Read More…
Holiday Food & Gift Program
Thanksgiving and Christmas can be challenging times for families with economic difficulties. With help from local civic organizations, churches, and board members, HYSB coordinates a Thanksgiving Christmas giving program for area families. If you’re interested in making a contribution contact us.
Family & Community Events
Each year, HYSB sponsors an annual Family Skating Party, Swim Outings at The Hotchkiss School in Lakeville, and a Quiz Night, with British parlor style games at the Housatonic Valley Regional High School in Falls Village. Please visit our regularly updated Events page for more information.