Lunch Break With The Village is a monthly Facebook Live event series that features Village staff and community guests who provide expert tips and advice on navigating challenging life situations and other relevant topics.
Past Episodes
Giving Hope for the Holidays
December 11, 2024
On this episode of Lunch Break With The Village we discuss the importance of supporting youth and families in need, especially around the holiday season. We learned about the impact of giving, ways to make a difference, and how Village supporters are stepping up to give the most important gift of all—hope.
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Crafting Success with Career Development Training
November 14, 2024
Join us on November 14 at noon for an episode of Lunch Break With The Village and learn how career development opportunities with us and our partners at Fresh Start Pallet Products can be your blueprint for a successful future.
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Black Men and Boys’ Mental Health
October 10, 2024
This Facebook Live episode of Lunch Break With The Village focused on Black Men and Boys’ Mental Health and we learned about some of the unique challenges that Black men and youth face today and the importance of fostering mental well-being.
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Mobile Recovery and Harm Reduction Support
September 19, 2024
On Lunch Break With The Village we focused on an innovative mobile substance use recovery and harm reduction support service available in Greater Hartford.
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Transforming Youth Mental Health Care
August 8, 2024
The Village’s Urgent Crisis Center (UCC) in Hartford has now been open for one year. On Lunch Break With The Village we learned how this game-changing new level of care is helping youth across CT and ensuring families can access care quickly.
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Lunch Break With The Village: The Power of Your Vote
July 18, 2024
On this special episode of Lunch Break With The Village our guest was Connecticut Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas. We discussed the power of voting, the importance of ensuring your voice is heard, and explore options and requirements with early voting.
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New Walk-In Healthcare Station in Hartford
June 20, 2024
On this month’s episode of Lunch Break With The Village and we learned about our new OnMed Care Station, a walk-in, primary and urgent care resource at our South End location in Hartford (331 Wethersfield Avenue) that’s bridging the gap to healthcare access.
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The Reality of OCD
May 23, 2024
On this month’s episode of Lunch Break With The Village, we focus on the reality of living with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and discussed common misconceptions and other factors that contribute to misunderstanding and stigma.
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Supporting Pinwheels for Prevention at the Second Chance Shops
April 9, 2024
On this episode of Lunch Break With The Village we learned about our volunteer-run Second Chance Shops in Glastonbury, Simsbury, Suffield and West Hartford and how they’re helping support child abuse prevention efforts at The Village this April.
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