HCC August Newsletter

August 5th, 2025

Teenage Refusal Skills: How To Say No to Vaping Without Losing Friends

Teens often vape because of peer influence, not personal desire
Teaching refusal skills can build confidence and reduce vaping initiation in teenagers
Supportive adults play a critical role in helping teens navigate social pressure

Free Summer Meals

We are currently providing summer meals to kids and families in Hartford for the 9th summer. For more information and to sign up, visit our website or the button below (and read about our feature in Seven Days, too!).

Thank you to the sponsors of this program:

Dartmouth Health

Hypertherm HOPE Foundation

Norwich Lions Club

Norwich Women's Club

Mascoma Bank

Procedure for Requesting Meal Modifications to Accommodate Disabilities

More Info and Sign Ups

Short Feedback Survey

Thursday Night Teen Pool Parties

FREE Thursday Night Pool Parties are BACK this summer for youth aged 10-15.

Pool parties are Thursday evenings from 6:00 - 8:00pm through August 14th.

Snacks, music, raffles, and activities provided!

Free with pre-registration with Parks + Rec required.

Pre-Register Here

Resources to Quit Vaping

My Life My Quit is a free and confidential texting program, developed by a leading respiratory hospital, helps young people ages 12-17 quit vaping, smoking or other tobacco products. Text "Start My Quit" to 36072 or visit the website to chat with a trained coach.

My Life My Quit

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