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Youth Services
Our Mission
Bristol Youth Services is a community-based social service agency caring for the well-being of the City's youth. Its role is to advocate for resources and provide services aimed at strengthening the healthy functioning of families and provide opportunities for all youth to function as responsible members of the community. Programs and services strive to be culturally competent, accessible and economical.
Bristol Youth Services is a member of the Connecticut Youth Service Association which is charged with centrally coordinating the comprehensive delivery of services and advocacy for youth and their families. Youth Services strives to enhance the networking and support between family, school, peer and community environments. Programs assist youth in the development of their desires, skills, talents, and goals and view children as valued and contributing members of the community. Center-based activities and outreach activities to schools and neighborhoods cultivate young people's sense of responsbility, self-worth and encourage community service.
The Department holds a commitment to protecting young people from becoming victims of inequity and ameliorating conditions leading to teenage pregnancy, substance abuse, peer violence, cultural intolerance, anti-social or self-destructive behavior, suicidality, and neglect or abuse. Services offer opportunities to resolve situations influencing youth's behaviors thereby diverting juveniles from involvement with the justic system.
Two primary service areas, the Administrative Core Unit and the Direct Service Unit, characterize the Youth Service Bureau.
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Administrative/Coordination Services |
Direct Services |
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Community Needs Assessment | |
Family Service Needs Assessments |
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Resource and Program Development | |
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Individual and Family Counseling | Outreach Support Services |
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Community Education & Involvement | |
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Adventure & Experiential Education | Crisis Support and Case Management |
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Service Coordination and Advocacy | Youth Employment Training |
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Positive youth Development Groups |
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Recreational/Cultural Enrichment Programs |
For More Information
Contact Eileen McNulty, Director at (860) 314-4690 |