Mentalhealthconvo
Join the Wilton community at the Riverbrook Regional YMCA on October 22, 2026, at 9:15 AM for a discussion on mental health and substance abuse. Youth and adults in our community and across the country are facing various mental health challenges. This event aims to foster connection and conversation, reassuring attendees that they are not alone.
Navigating these topics and the healthcare system can be difficult and isolating. We are coming together to engage in meaningful dialogue and explore the resources available in our community. The event will cover various aspects of mental health, offer guidance on recognizing signs of concern in both youth and adults, and discuss challenges and resources for navigating the ever-changing mental health system.
The panel will be moderated by Christine Cha, PhD, a psychologist and youth mental health researcher at the Yale Child Study Center and the Yale Center for Brain and Mind Health. She will also be fielding questions from the audience.
Panelists will include:
Robert Cipolla – Deputy Chief, Wilton Police
Vanessa Elias – Parent Coach, NAMI facilitator, Founder, Block Party USA
Jackie Britt-Friedman, PsyD – Asst. Professor, Yale Child Study Center
Stephanie Rowe, MS, LMSW – Dir. of Wilton Social Services
Kim Zemo, LCSW – Dir. of Climate, Community, Wellness and Belonging for WPS
The discussion aims to continue the dialogue, raise awareness, and promote supportive conversations!
The Community Conversation on Mental Health is sponsored by Nami Southwest CT, Riverbrook Regional YMCA, Town of Wilton, Wilton Police Department, Wilton Public School, Wilton Youth Council, and Yale Child Study Center
Along with the panel discussion, there will be resource tables with different mental health organizations available for attendees to engage with.
Please RSVP for this incredible event. To register, please visit this link
Join the Wilton community at the Riverbrook Regional YMCA 404 Danbury Road Wilton, CT 06897