New Milford Youth Agency Podcast

Cole Bartmon and Finlay Savoir sit down to discuss social media and the impacts on society they've noticed, as well as their personal experiences growing up in an age dominated by the internet.

Cole Bartmon talked with Jayleen, Ash, and Clove about the upcoming holiday and their thoughts on all things Thanksgiving.

Amelia, Jayleen, Victoria, and Joanna talk about the wonders and joyfulness that lie in each of their cultures!

Cole, Finlay, Bryce, and Jack talk about what it's like during your first year of college, applying to college, and preparing for college!

Teens talk about all things relating to self esteem, body positivity, and the impact of social media. Cole discusses with Amelia, Alex, and Jayleen about their perspectives on how we view body image.

Cole Bartmon discusses all things personal finance with Jennifer Birdseye the Director and Banking Center Manager of New Milford's Webster Bank. They have an in depth discussion of how to manage your savings and how to craft reasonable and effective monetary goals.

Members of the YA Video Crew, Cole and Finlay, sit down with Pete Bass to talk about what makes New Milford so great. From the parks to the people, there is so much that goes into making New Milford "a really great soup". If you're curious about what's going on in New Milford, visit www.newmilfordnow.org and sign up for Notify New Milford at www.newmilford.org.

Cole Bartmon and Annabelle Colonna discuss body positivity and its impacts on mental health. Annabelle's Influencer Recommendations:@Danaemercer@Breeelenehan

The YA Media crew gets together with a group of high school seniors to discuss their future plans and all types of advice they have for other youth who are in the process of applying to college and beginning to plan their lives after high school.

The Youth Agency’s Aine McInerney sits down with New Milford residents Tracey Ruscil, Paula Taylor, Tammy McInerney, and Todd McInerney to discuss what it is like to be a parent to a child/children who are nuerodivergent, and resources that may be helpful to those experiencing this as well.Maria Leo:[email protected] Instagram with other helpful resources:https://www.instagram.com/Nmyouthagency/ Other NMYA Websites:https://youthagency.org/https://www.facebook.com/NMYouthAgency/https://www.youtube.com/@newmilfordyouthagencymedia6099

If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-888-789-7777 or visit CCPG.ORG. This interview was conducted as part of Connecticut Youth and Gambling Awareness Project 2024 supported by CREC, CPG and PGS. Thank you to YA Media's Jack Morrison and Cole Bartmon for their work on this project. Also, thank you to Dylan Heydet, Elliet Shriver, Jayleen Paulino, and students Jonathan Dota, Tavi Storrs. Thank you to Sacred Heart University's James Geisler, Brian Dolan and Kathy Katts for this interview.

The Youth Agency’s Aine McInerney sits down with New Milford resident Sarah Seo to discuss her accomplishments as an Eagle Scout and first-year college student at WestConn.

Finlay sits down with Ray Hadden to discuss how to get involved with the Special Olympics and how it fosters opportunities for those with intellectual disabilities.Website: www.soct.org

Cole Bartmon sat down with Elizabeth Cotter, M.S., L.P.C., a Mental Heath Advocate, Presenter, Therapist, and Educator with a specialization in trauma-focused services for women, children, and young adults. They discuss all things social media and how the internet and modern technology affect all of us. Website:commonsense.org

Cole Bartmon talks with teens, Bryce Lewis, and guests Josh and Emma, about their challenges growing up in middle school and high school. Tune in to hear about dealing with the transitions into middle school and into high school. Please note, that the opinions stated in this podcast do not directly represent those of the New Milford Youth Agency. These opinions reflect the views of high school and middle school teenagers. Enjoy!

YA Media Crew Member Annabelle sits down with Abigail Wood to discuss suicide prevention and postvention. Resources:Western CoalitionDanbury7 Old Sherman, Danbury, CT 06810Waterbury Location117 East Aurora Street, Waterbury, CT 06708Website: wctcoalition.orgTel: 203-743-7741Abigail WoodBehavioral Health DirectorWestern CT CoalitionEmail: [email protected] - Mental Health First Aid TrainingDiane Cassidy, MHAT-WCT Program CoordinatorEmail: [email protected] Tel: 860.567.0863 ext. 1252. CTSABStatewide Suicide Prevention Campaign - One Word, One Voice, One LifeWebsite: https://www.preventsuicidect.org/CT Crisis Help Line: 211National Suicide Hotline: 988Text Helpline: 741741

The YA Media Crew sat down with John, Nick, and Angela to discuss Apex's harm and reduction services. Apex Resources:Website - https://apexcommunitycarect.org/ Services - https://apexcommunitycarect.org/our-services/ HIV - https://apexcommunitycarect.org/hiv-services/ Substance Use and Behavioral Health - https://apexcommunitycarect.org/substance-use-and-behavioral-health/ Harm Reduction and Prevention Services - https://apexcommunitycarect.org/harm-reduction-and-prevention-services/ Support Groups - https://apexcommunitycarect.org/support-groups/Contact Apex - https://apexcommunitycarect.org/contact-us/ New Milford Locations - 30 Bridge Street, Suite 2, New Milford, CT 06776Prevention & Harm Reduction*Van Outreach*New Milford GreenTuesday - 2:00pm to 4:00pmLoaves & Fishes Hospitality House (40 Main St)Last Tuesday of every month - 4:00pm to 5:30pm

NMYA's Jack and Elliet interview Connecticut State Representative, Bill Buckbee. The group reflect on Mr. Buckbee's history in New Milford, and how he helps New Milford in Connecticut's State Congress.

Cole Bartmon talks with teens, Kyle, Finlay, Elliet, and Jack, about topics they're thinking about! Tune in to hear about their experiences with education, Covid-19, technology, and what it's like being a part of gen-z. Please note, that the opinions stated in this podcast do not directly represent those of the New Milford Youth Agency. These opinions reflect the views of high school teenagers. Enjoy!

Finlay and Kyle sat down with Mr. Stephen Matos to have a very informational conversation about the dangers of gambling and discuss prevention skills and strategies!In this podcast, Mr. Matos references the suicide rate among people with a gambling disorder. Please see this LINK reference regarding this statistic. If you or someone you know are affected by a gambling disorder text CTGAMB to 53342 or call 1-888-789-7777Other Resources:MCCA: https://mccaonline.com/Connecticut Council On Problem Gambling - https://ccpg.org/Problem Gambling Services: https://portal.ct.gov/DMHAS/Programs-and-Services/Problem-Gambling/PGS---Home-Page