The Fitch High School Aluminum Falcons Robotics team are hosting a food drive. They are asking the community to bring non-perishable food items for the Groton Food Bank. The Aluminum Falcons are also looking to help the global community with over 10,000 meals for the Rise Against Hunger World Hunger Cause.

The Connecticut Women's Consortium is holding their 3rd Annual Holistic Healing and Recovery Through Integrative Medicine Conference. Alternative therapies that can be used for mental health treatment and addiction recovery will be included at the event. There will also be inspirational speakers. For more information click here.

The Community Speaks Out family support group will NOT meet this month. We thank you all for your support and look forward to our meeting in December.

A recover fair is being held at Gateway Community College. Those who attend will get information about recovery, meet professionals, and learn about resources and overdose prevention. For more information click here.

A documentary called “Recovery Community” will have a free screening at the Connecticut Women’s Consortium’s Community Film Series. The documentary focuses on how the epidemic of drug and alcohol addiction is affecting the Northwest corner of Connecticut. Click here for more information.

TriCircle, Inc. is holding a symposium for those who have someone in their lives affected by the disease of addiction. The company says professionals will be their to provide them services. For more information click here.

The Brian Dagle Foundation and Brian’s Healing Hearts Center for Hope & Healing are holding a grief support group for those who have lost someone to suicide. They say registration is required. For more information click here.

The Brian Dagle Foundation and Brian’s Healing Hearts Center for Hope & Healing are holding a grief support group for those who have lost a spouse or partner. They say registration is required. For more information click here.

The Brian Dagle Foundation and Brian’s Healing Hearts Center for Hope & Healing are holding a grief support group for parents or grandparents who have lost a child or grandchild. They say registration is required. For more information click here.

The Recovery Month Dinner and Discussion is hosted by the Opioid Action Team of Southeastern Connecticut. It is a free event, however registration is required. For more information click here.

The conference is hosted by the Connecticut Department of Children and Families, the Connecticut Women's Consortium and the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. For more information about the event click here. 

The task force will be presenting to the Norwich City Council.

The 1st Annual Tamarack Music Fest will feature five local bands that will be at the event all day: Melaena, Red Light, Vanishing Breed, Strange Brew and Big "Dawg" Issac.

The 5th Annual Poker Run begins and ends at Tamarack Lodge, with stops at Uncle Kranky's Cafe and more. 100% of proceeds will benefit TriCircle, Inc., which is a non-profit organization that provides long-term solutions for individuals and their families who struggle with substance use disorder.

For more information about The Charity Challenge’s event click here.

The event is hosted by Congressman Joe Courtney and features Kathryn Power, M.Ed., Regional Administrator. It will include a critical update on the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services' tools and resources pertinent to the region, as well as a Q&A period. 

Those who would like to attend, please RSVP to Egzon Balidemaj by emailing Egzon.Balidemaj@mail.house.gov or calling 860-886-0139. 

Community Speaks Out is participating in National Night Out in Groton. The annual event is a community building campaign hosted by the Groton Police Department. 

A fundraiser benefitting Community Speaks Out (CSO) hosted by Black Hawk II in Niantic and CSO.

The Community Speaks Out family support group will meet in the Groton Public Library.