Our goals are to reduce the rate of risky behaviors among youth and adults and improve the health and increase the safety of individuals and families.
 
To achieve these goals, Middlesex United Way is partnering with Youth and Family Service organizations in Middlesex County to implement the Healthy Communities-Healthy Youth assets model in their towns. The approach increases young people's participation in their local communities and results in reduced high-risk behaviors, especially the use of drugs and alcohol.

Healthy Communities-Healthy Youth (HCHY) is a national initiative from the Search Institute in 1996 to support communities that are engaging multiple sectors to build Developmental Assets in young people. Learn more about HCHY >>

We are also ensuring that services are available in times of need or crisis for an individuals or at the community level including mental health services, counseling, substance abuse treatment, and personal safety.

Funding Partners:
American Red Cross, Middlesex Central CT
Boy Scouts, CT Rivers Council
Child & Family Agency of Southeastern CT
Clinton Youth & Family Services
Community Health Center - Mobile Dental Program
The Connection, Inc. - Middletown & Old Saybrook Counseling Centers
East Haddam Youth & Family Services
Gilead Community Services - Middletown Outpatient Clinic
Girl Scouts of Connecticut, Inc.
Middlesex Hospital - Perinatal Program
Middletown Youth Services Bureau
Northern Middlesex YMCA - Kids Korner and After-School Training & Consultation programs
Oddfellows Playhouse
Old Saybrook Youth & Family Services
Portland Youth Services
Rushford Center - Consultation/Technical Assistance and Connect to Care programs
Tri-Town Youth Services (Chester, Deep River, Essex)
Westbrook Public Schools
Women & Families Center - Sexual Assault Crisis Services
Youth & Family Services of Haddam-Killingworth

Click here for a complete listing of United Way funding partners and directory.

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