Empower People.
Transform Community.
Together, we work diligently to be a part of the solution to reduce youth and gun violence, advocate for healthier communities, and create a positive impact that extends far beyond today for the underserved and marginalized youth, families, and neighborhoods throughout Southwestern CT and beyond.
Our Impact
By collaborating alongside our neighbors, from pre-K to adulthood, we make a profound impact on the lives of over 50,000 individuals in the greater Bridgeport region each year. These resilient youth and their families face incredible challenges, navigating the complex realities of a post-pandemic world, substance misuse and addiction, persistent violence, enduring poverty, mental illness, and the burden of generational trauma. One notable example of this impact can be seen through our restorative justice efforts. Restorative Justice is one of the many ways we serve more than 19,000 students and 1,500 school staff members across multiple school districts.
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Catalyst Advocacy
Catalyst CT’s advocacy starts at a grassroots level, standing on a footing that is inclusive, diverse, and motivated. We empower community members by giving them tools and information to advocate for themselves. Together, we harness the power of people to encourage policy and systems change.
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What does our staff have in common with each other? 🤔
They`re passionate about making a positive difference in their neighbors` lives. 🌏
Head to our site at the link in our bio to learn more about our work. 🔗
So many people experience loss yet continue to suffer in silence.
This #griefawarenessday remember that everyone experiences grief in their own way and on their own timeline.
Call or text 988 when you need to talk to someone. 📱
And head to our site for local, regional, and statewide mental health resources that are tailored for different age groups. 🔗
We know young people are the future, so we invest in them every time. 🌟
Our Restorative Justice programs support young people who interact with the justice system, minimizing the length of their involvement and providing them with direction afterwards.
Head to our site at the link in our bio and help us support local youth. 🔗
Opioids touch every community. 🏠
Harm reduction helps us all be safer.
Before this school year starts, get certified in naloxone usage so that you can be ready in the face of an overdose.
Sign up now at the link in our bio. 🔗
Our data-driven analysis incorporates community perspectives about the size, impact, and capacity of behavioral health resources within our region. 🌟
From there, we can provide priority recommendations for prevention, treatment, and recovery services at the regional and state levels.
Head to our site at the link in our bio to learn more about our strategic prevention framework. 🔗
When thinking about back-to-school essentials, what do you picture? 🤔
Notebooks, pens, backpacks.
Those may be true, but many of our students still need the more basic essentials:
Toothbrushes and other hygiene products. 🧼
Our programs help us get to know what our communities actually need. Let`s work together to get every Fairfield County student ready for school. 🌟
All around the state, young people will be heading back to school soon. 🍎
Our SEL & youth diversion staff both provide essential services to students.
By guiding students through conflict & giving them the tools to do so themselves, we better prepare them for their futures. 🌟
For #internationalyouthday we wanted to highlight all the awesome work we`ve been doing with young people across our state:
🔸Offering cutting-edge music technology programs.
🔸Providing support on the road to graduation or a GED.
🔸Giving young people the tools they need to advocate for themselves.
🔸Laying the framework for successful communication & conflict resolution between peers.
Together, we can offer CT youth the future they deserve. 🌟
No path works for everyone. 🎓
Some students graduate high school and enter the workforce while others may go on to college or another secondary education program.
Whichever path they`re on, we give CT youth what they actually need to get where they`re going. 🌟
Our Restorative Practices program uses the RULER approach, which was developed at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence. 🧠
With the right tools, CT students can better navigate conflict & are more likely to stay in school. 🍎
And that`s a wrap on our partnership with @elicitfairfield (at least, for now 👀).
We`re shouting out a huge THANK YOU to Elicit Brewing and everyone who chose to round up for change.
Together, we can continue doing the work that CT families & communities need most. 🌟
We`re celebrating #internationaldayoffriendship by supporting the spirit of friendship in our community--but what does that look like? 🌟
🔸Demonstrating conflict resolution for young people.
🔸 Getting to know our neighbors & checking in on them.
🔸 Fitting in service & community support wherever possible.
🔸Centering community members with lived experience.
Head to our website to find more great ways to build community. 🔗