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. 7, Nov. 4, Dec. 2, Jan. 6, Feb. 3, Mar. 2, Apr. 6, May 4, June 4 (possible make-up or end of year party depending on school calendar).

ADAP YWC for Grades 7 & 8 Meeting time TBD
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.

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.
2019 YWC Invite
2019 YWC Application

There will be a parents’ meeting on November 4.  Tim Walsh will present the program and answer questions.  The meeting will be in the Community Room of the Library at 6 PM. 

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

PROM 2019~May 17, 2019
TRANSPORTATION
Rides for Lives
We know arranging transportation can get very expensive and
complicated, so we are pleased to share with you Rides for Lives !
First Student will provide transportation from Weston High
School to Stamford Hilton and back to Weston High School for
$30 per person (groups of less than 20 will be combined)

For more info & to sign up please go to:
=> https://forms.gle/hX15o1r4v2PfLgF57

Per First Student Bus Co, all buses MUST have chaperones.
First Student will attempt to provide chaperones to all buses
signed up by May 12.

All deposits and forms must be received by May 12.

Parent consent forms are here ==> Parent Consent Form

Buses will leave Weston High School at 5:45PM and drop-off
students at Weston High School (approx. 11:15PM)
Your donation will help support ADAP’s continuing efforts
to educate the public about the risks of drug and alcohol use.

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