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Got Hope? 4th Annual Yellow Tulip Project Shines a Light on Mental Health
The Yellow Tulip Project, an innovative youth-driven non profit with the mission of smashing the stigma surrounding mental health brought together a large group of volunteers outside Greenwich High School to talk about mental health before fanning out across town to plant yellow tulip bulbs. Yellow tulips are the Flower of Hope and the idea is to bring the community together in the fall to plant bulbs to raise raise mental health awareness. The bulb planting effort symbolizes
Oct 225 min read


Melissa in the Morning: Surge in Overdose Deaths in CT
A new report revealed Connecticut is experiencing a surge in fatal and non-fatal overdoses across the state. Between May 16 and June 6,...
Jun 301 min read


Greenwich Together offers community teen survey results
Teens feel safe and valued, but need substance use boundaries Founded in 2017, Greenwich Together mobilizes youth, parents and community...
Jun 93 min read


Greenwich Together 2025 Youth Survey Identifies Gambling as Rising Risky Behavior
On Monday the Greenwich Together data committee presented results of the 2025 youth survey to a gathering of about 40 people at town...
Jun 95 min read


How Greenwich Together is combating the local opioid epidemic: ‘A go-to resource for prevention’
For nearly two decades, Greenwich Together has prioritized the health and safety of the town’s citizens . During this time it has also...
Nov 6, 20243 min read


Himes Talks Drug Prevention with Grant Recipients: Kids in Crisis and The Norwalk Partnership
By: greenwichfreepress | October 20, 2024 US Congressman Jim Himes who represents Connecticut’s 4th Congressional district, met with...
Oct 31, 20244 min read


What is Galaxy Gas?
Recently, this product gained popularity on social media, where it has become a trend for young people to inhale nitrous oxide to get high.
Oct 3, 20242 min read


Greenwich Alliance AVID Transition to College Program: “They prepare you so well!”
This summer the Greenwich Alliance for Education is in the midst of their second Transition to College, “T2C,” workshop series for AVID...
Jul 24, 20243 min read


Healing Touch Team to Share the Power of Biofield Therapy at “Hope Day”
Residents of Greenwich are in for a treat as the Healing Touch Team gears up to attend Hope Day on April 28, 1:00-4:00pm offering their...
May 9, 20242 min read


Second Annual Hope Day Celebration
Greenwich Together, in collaboration with the Yellow Tulip Project and Kids In Crisis, is thrilled to announce the second annual Hope Day...
Apr 27, 20242 min read


The rise of CBD alcohols stirs up controversy and hope
Ms. Corina Restrepo noticed something unfamiliar on her inspection of local liquor stores November 12. As part of her work as adviser to...
Mar 5, 20246 min read


Illegal Products Discovered At Several Greenwich Smoke Shops: Police
GREENWICH, CT — The Greenwich Police Department, along with drug control agents from the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection,...
Mar 5, 20242 min read


Greenwich Together hosts first annual ‘Hope Day’
Greenwich Together invites the community to the first annual Hope Day, on Sunday, April 23. Hope Day is a free, all-age event to...
Apr 17, 20232 min read


Outreach Club Reflects on Drug Abuse Prevention and Their ‘First Normal Year’ at GHS
On Thursday the Greenwich High School Outreach Club met with advisor Kathy Steiner, longtime wellness teacher, to debrief on a successful...
Nov 7, 20223 min read


Yellow Tulip Project: Weekend Bulb Planting is a Reminder There’s Hope. It’s Okay to Seek Help.
On Saturday residents from all parts of town gathered outside GHS to support the Yellow Tulip Project‘s goal to “smash the stigma” and...
Oct 8, 20224 min read


Local partnerships spread awareness on teen substance abuse
Substance abuse is a critical issue among the Greenwich youth community with teens becoming more susceptible to the influences of...
Dec 2, 20214 min read


Greenwich Together: A united community front works to keep kids safe; 2021 Youth and Parent Survey
Most parents would cite the safety and protection of their children as their highest priority. However, a recent youth survey of...
Oct 25, 20213 min read


Greenwich youth report feelings of anxiety, loneliness, depression at rate an expert calls alarming
GREENWICH — Young people in town showed high rates of depression and anxiety over the past year, according to the results of a survey...
Oct 20, 20213 min read


‘My friends might be addicted their entire lives:’ Greenwich teen fights to stop flavored vaping
GREENWICH — Greer Levy, a junior at Greenwich High School, has seen the debilitating effects of tobacco use on her father, who regularly...
Apr 21, 20214 min read


Greenwich Together looks to reduce teen access to alcohol, cigarettes
GREENWICH — A coalition of three-dozen community organizations known as Greenwich Together is not letting the COVID-19 pandemic stand in...
Jan 28, 20213 min read
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