Connection, Naloxone, and Building a Stronger Community
Hi Neighbors! Thanks for stopping by.
We hope the postcard we sent out resonated with you. Read on for helpful tips to get through winter, and find information about Naloxone, how to quit vaping, and other local resources for residents…
Did you know that being socially connected to others is a basic human need?
Social connection is crucial to our well-being and survival. If you are looking for ways to connect, or to fight the winter blues and the impulse to hibernate (or hide) all season, we’ve got some ideas for you to consider for your own health and happiness. You can…
Spark joy for others with a Random Act of Kindness, or you can serve your neighbors through our nonprofit partners and in a variety of locations, or cheer them up with a Flower Power session
Attend an author talk, toddler or baby story time, or join a book club at the Easton Public Library
Start a new hobby by taking a free class online with a neighbor, or reconnect with an old hobby that you once loved like nature photography or knitting with folks at the Easton Senior Center
Plan a game or activity night with friends, start a supper club with fellow foodies and farm-to-table aficionados, join the local Easton/Redding backgammon club, or plan an Easton block party with neighbors for the warmer months
Nurture youth by applying for a job at the Easton Community Center or signing them up for a youth torch club or team at The Boys & Girls Club of Redding-Easton
Adopt a pet from the Easton Animal Shelter and meet your new best friend, then connect with other dog lovers at the local dog park
Go hiking or snowshoeing with other adventurers in Easton or nearby
Get active and join a cornhole team, local gym, or enjoy a parents night out
Participate in a support group for young adults or LGBTQ+ families, join Easton Pride’s planning committee, or sign up to get “Sunshine Texts” and uplifting messages
Join us as a volunteer or Youth Ambassador for your middle or high school, and lead a health committee or prevention effort that you are passionate about! Reach out at: dsimonelli@eastonct.gov and info@eastonsheretohelp.org.
Learn More About Narcan (Naloxone) Nasal Spray
We touched on this life-saving tool in our postcard, and we hope you’ll watch this informative and step-by-step video below to get a better understanding of how and when to use it. Remember that anyone can carry Naloxone, give it to someone experiencing an overdose, and potentially save a life. Naloxone is available at most pharmacies, and members of the public may want to consider adding it to their first aid kit.
Get Resources and Support for CT Residents
Help Us Build a Stronger Community
Easton residents can attend online training opportunities available from our partners at The Hub, or send us an email with your requests or ideas for an in-person training session, presentation or speaker. We’re interested in your feedback, involvement, and collaboration planning the prevention programming for this year and beyond.
If you are looking for other information such as mental health services in Fairfield County, you’ll find that here along with immediate support phone numbers. Stay safe this winter with our winter weather preparedness tips, and if you are a senior resident looking for opportunities to connect with others or get our monthly department updates, visit the links to learn more. Feel free to reach out with your specific needs at 203-268-1137 as we are here to help.
Wishing our friends and neighbors a healthy and happy 2024, and remember that you belong here and you matter!
Dan Simonelli & Sarah Lehberger