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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💬 A voice in the circle.
🙋 A parent stepping up.
🌱 A youth choosing a safer path.
This is empowerment in action—building confidence, strengthening bonds, and sparking change. ✨
🔗 See more impact at the link in our bio
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Take a chance ✨
When we invest in young people, we create real change.
One opportunity can shift everything.
Be part of what’s possible.
Learn more at our website. 🔗 Link in bio.
#CatalystCT #RestorativeJustice #CommunityChange #YouthEmpowerment #SecondChanceMonth
💊 Unused meds at home?
They could be a danger waiting to happen.
🗓️ This Saturday, April 25 is National Prescription Drug Takeback Day.
Drop off your expired or unused prescriptions and help prevent misuse.
📍 Find a site near you: www.DEATakeBack.com
💬 Tag a friend. Share the message. Save a life.
#CatalystCT #TakeBackDay #SafeCommunities #PreventionWorks #OpioidCrisis #MedicationSafety
What do young people need most to succeed? 💬
Share your thoughts below. 👇
#CatalystCT #RestorativeJustice #CommunityChange #YouthEmpowerment
There’s a better way.
Mediation does more than just resolve conflict—it addresses the root, reduces reoffending, and creates real accountability.
And it works faster, too.
This is what community-centered solutions look like ✨
Learn more at the link in bio 🔗
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Change starts with trust.
StreetSafe Bridgeport meets young people where they are—and walks alongside them toward something better.
This is what showing up looks like.
Learn more about StreetSafe on our website. 👉 Link In bio
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Want to bring training and resources to your community? 💙
Recently, the Hub team led a Mental Health First Aid training for our Prevention Corps members and community participants—equipping participants to support others with confidence and care.
That’s just one of many trainings available through The Hub.
Learn more or request a training at the link in bio 🔗
#CatalystCT #TheHub #MentalHealthFirstAid #CommunityCare #PreventionWorks #StrongerTogether #CommunityImpact
What issue deserves more attention in your community? 💬
Your voice matters. Tell us below ⬇️
#CatalystCT #RestorativeJustice #CommunityChange #YouthEmpowerment #SecondChanceMonth
There’s no one path to community change 💬
🟠 Prevention.
🟠 Restorative justice.
🟠 Mental health.
🟠 Youth support.
It’s all connected. It’s all about building safer, stronger communities.
✨ This is what impact looks like.
Learn more at the link in bio 🔗
#CatalystCT #CommunityChange #PreventionWorks #StrongerTogether #CommunityImpact
Happy National Pet Day 🐾
Pets bring comfort, joy, and a little extra love into our lives.
Drop a photo of your pet below—we want to meet them 🐶🐱
#CatalystCT #NationalPetDay
40+ years. Thousands of lives impacted.
This is what community-driven change looks like ✨
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Real prevention saves lives 💙
A free naloxone cabinet is now available in Bridgeport at Family Re-Entry’s RISE Program—expanding access to life-saving tools when they’re needed most.
Funded through overdose prevention efforts, this is what community care looks like.
Restore. Inspire. Support. Empower.
Learn more about The Hub’s at the link in bio 🔗
#CatalystCT #TheHub #NaloxoneSavesLives #OverdosePrevention #BridgeportCT