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 CTโs 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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Our Restorative Practices program has lasting effects on every school & teacher that participate in it. ๐
By working at this level, we can impact even more students than if we worked with them directly. ๐งโ๐
โจ OPENING RECEPTION โ You`re Invited! โจ
Come out and support our talented student artists as they unveil their powerful new works. This event is free and open to the public!
What if the real heroes werenโt in capesโbut running small businesses, advocating for justice, or building safe spaces for youth? Over four months, student artists explored this powerful question by learning from everyday changemakers shaping Bridgeport and beyond.
This exhibition celebrates strength, resilience, and the power of passing it forward. Letโs uplift the next generation of creatives and the local heroes who inspired them.
Presented in partnership with the @housatonicmuseumofart. The exhibition is made possible with the generous support of The Eileen Harris Norton Foundation. Special thanks to @milfordphoto.
In 2024, the Hub was able to train almost 300 people in life-saving Mental Health First Aid & Suicide Prevention. ๐ซ
Every person trained is a catalyst in their community. ๐
Head to the link in our bio to sign up for your own training. ๐
Restorative Practices offer an alternative to suspensions and expulsions. ๐ซ
Instead of simply punishing students when they make mistakes, we give schools the tools they need to better serve students. ๐
Those students grow up to create happier, healthier communities. ๐
#MemorialDay commemorates the lives of US service members lost in the line of duty. ๐บ๐ฒ
Today can be hard for anyone who has lost a loved one as well as for any veterans and current service members.
๐ธIf you need someone to talk today, you can always reach out to the 988 Lifeline via call, text, or chat.
๐ธIf you are a veteran, you can call 988 and press 1, or use their veteran-specific online chat system.
Head to our website for mental health resources for different age groups & need sets. ๐
Mental health stigma is present everywhere, but it can be especially prevalent in certain communities and demographics. ๐
Pacific Islanders are paying the price for mental health stigma.
You can always reach out to the 988 Lifeline via call, text, or chat. ๐ฑ
Resources
๐ธ988 Lifeline
๐ธNational Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance
๐ธNational Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association
In the CT Insider Opinions section, you can find a succinct argument for the importance of the Parent Leadership Training Institute and programs like it. ๐ฐ
According to Editorial Page Editor John Breunig, โAnyone who would cut funding for this CT group needs a civics lesson.โ
You can learn more about (and apply for) the PLTI program at the link in our bio. ๐
During Asian American, Native Hawaiian, & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we want to highlight the specific mental health pressures that Asian Americans may face. โค๏ธ
Everyone experiences different influences on their mental health. Family, religion, and culture can all play a significant role in shaping both our sense of self & our mental health. ๐
Asian American Resources
๐ธAsian Mental Health Collective
๐ธNational Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association
๐ธAsian American Health Initiative
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Proud young artists? ๐จ๐ฝโ๐จ
A celebration of local community? ๐ค
We canโt imagine a better event.
Weโll share all the important details soon. ๐
There are a lot of questions going around right now about SEL--especially in schools. ๐ซ
Our SEL program revolves around Restorative Practices, which are how we teach school officials to guide students through conflict and decision-making. ๐