The Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program of Weston, Connecticut

ADAP is providing two youth groups this year for students living in Weston. We have updated the name of the youth groups this year to emphasize our focus on wellness.
One group is for students grades 7 & 8  and the second group is for students grades 9-12.
Meeting Dates: Oct. 1, Nov. 5, Dec. 3, Jan. 7, Feb. 4, Mar. 4, Apr. 1, May 6, June 3 (possible make-up or end of year party depending on school calendar).

There will not be a YWC Middle school meeting Nov 6 due to a conflict with the WMS 7th grade social.

ADAP YWC for Grades 7 & 8 Meeting time 5:30pm-6:30pm
The  Youth Wellness Council provides Weston students with a safe environment to discuss the challenges they face in middle school. With a focus on Connection, Integrity & Wellness ADAP is kicking off this new program specifically tailored to 7th and 8th grade Middle School students. The meetings will focus around the core principles of connection, integrity & wellness. This group is open to all 7th and 8th grade middle school students in Weston whether they attend WMS or another school. Tim Walsh will facilitate each meeting. He has a very real and natural way of connecting with kids & adolescents. If interested please see the invite and application below for more details.
2018 Middle School YWC Invite
2018 YWC MS Application

ADAP YWC for Grades 9-12 Meeting Time 7pm-9pm
The Youth Wellness Council provides Weston students (9-12) with a safe environment to discuss the challenges they face in high school. And to learn about the risks associated with substance abuse. In addition, YWC members may mentor younger students, become peer leaders, and help with ADAP’s awareness programs in the Weston schools and in the community. YWC is comprised of 25-40 Weston students in 9 – 12^th grades.  Tim Walsh is the director and facilitator for the Youth Wellness Council. He was hand-picked by John McGeehan who designed the program and has facilitated YWC (formerly YLC) since its inception.  The group meets monthly-October through May-on the first Monday of the month from 7–9 PM in the Community Room at the Weston Public Library.  Since we meet only once a month it is important that members attend each meeting.

Member commitments:

1. YWC members must attend the monthly meetings. (Two excused absences are allowed.)
2. Participation in ADAP projects is REQUIRED including Pre-prom event & Rides for Lives.
3. Confidentiality: Members respect the privacy of others in the group.

If interested please see the invite and application below for more details.
2018 YWC Invite
2018 YWC Application

There will be a parents’ meeting on November 5.  Tim Walsh will present the program and answer questions.  The meeting will be in the Community Room of the Library at 6 PM. 

There will not be a YWC Middle school meeting Nov 6 due to a conflict with the WMS 7th grade social.

Space in ADAP’s YWC programs is limited and acceptance is on a first come basis. 

For more information please reach out to  westonadapylc@gmail.com

We know arranging transportation can get very expensive and complicated, so we are pleased to share with you Prom Buses Rides for Lives!

First Student will provide round trip transportation from Weston High School to The Trumbull Marriott and back to Weston High School for $35 per person (groups of less than 20 will be combined).

BUSES PLAN TO LEAVE WESTON HIGH SCHOOL AT 5:15. STUDENTS WILL BE DROPPED OFF ( APPROX 11:30PM) AT WESTON HIGH SCHOOL

AS PER “FIRST STUDENT BUS CO.” EACH GROUP MUST PROVIDE 1 CHAPERONE OVER AGE 21.  

For more info & to sign up please go to:
=>PROM TRANSPORTATION SIGNUP FOR GROUP CAPTAIN
or
=> https://goo.gl/forms/niM8JGdWFeSec7842

1.Register your group below (one registration per group)

2. Fill out one parent consent form per student rider => 2018 ADAP RIDES FOR LIVES PARENT CONSENT FORM

3. Each group should have 1 Team Captain: Team captain should collect money and parent consent forms from group members and mail to:

ADAP of Weston
PO Box 1241
Weston, CT 06883

***** All deposits and forms must be received by May 14 *****
***** PLEASE MAKE CHECKS OUT TO ADAP OF WESTON, INC *****

Riders cannot get on the bus without a signed parent consent permission form.=> Rides for Lives Parent Consent Form 2018

Your donation will help support ADAP’s continuing efforts to educate the public about the risks of drug and alcohol abuse.  Any questions? Email: sharris@coleharris.com

With a focus on Connection, Integrity & Wellness ADAP is kicking off a new program specifically tailored to middle school students.
This meeting will focus around the core principles of connection, integrity & wellness as described below.
Tim Walsh will facilitate each meeting.  He has a very real and natural way of connecting with kids & adolescents.
This group is open to all middle school students in Weston whether they attend WMS or another school.

Monday May 7, 5:30-6:30
Weston Public Library

With a focus on Connection, Integrity & Wellness ADAP is kicking off a new program specifically tailored to middle school students.
This meeting will focus around the core principles of connection, integrity & wellness as described below.
Tim Walsh will facilitate each meeting.  He has a very real and natural way of connecting with kids & adolescents.
This group is open to all middle school students in Weston whether they attend WMS or another school.

Monday May 7, 5:30-6:30
Weston Public Library

Date:  March 12, 2018
Time:  7-8:30pm
Place: Weston Public Library
56 Norfield Rd Weston CT

Training will include:
Overdose Prevention Strategies
Signs and Symptoms of Overdose
How to Administer Naloxone
Good Samaritan Law
Support  Information & Resources

*Registration is required
Narcan kits are available to those who are uninsured.

Please bring your insurance & prescription card for the pharmacist (Lang’s Pharmacy of Weston).

Call 2-1-1 for Narcan Training in your area

For more information: Narcan Training Flyer

Register Today: https://narcantrainingadap.eventbrite.com

Narcan (naloxone) is an opiate antidote. Opioids include heroin and prescription pain pills such as oxycodone, codeine and morphine. Narcan is a prescription medicine that blocks the effects of opioids and reverses an overdose.

“Your pain is your gift,” actor and psychologist Michael Fowlin told Weston High School students recently.

“I would say in this community you’re told not to acknowledge your pain,” Fowlin said. “Most of you here wear a mask.”

Fowlin spoke to the students on April 7 in a talk sponsored by the Alcohol Drug and Awareness Program (ADAP) through a grant from the Mid-Fairfield Substance Abuse Coalition. The coalition has designated ADAP of Weston, a non-profit, as its Local Prevention Council
For more please checkout the Weston Forum article: Michael Fowlin Spring Speaker at WHS