NAFI CT’s Linking Youth to Natural Communities (LYNC) program is a multi-modal center focusing on a scope of targeted services for court-involved youth and their families. The program supports youth and their families in making sustainable behavioral changes by providing an array of evidence-based and evidence-informed services. These services include screening and assessments, cognitive-behavioral group interventions, care coordination, structured case management, and educational and vocational services. LYNC has a strong focus on connecting youth and their families to appropriate community and/or grassroots agencies and natural supports to ensure success during treatment and after program completion.
Program Contact:
Diane Thompson, MA
Dianethompson@nafi.com
Willimantic, CT 06226
Phone: 860.450.9199
Fax: 860.450.9131
Program Information:
- Program Type: Center Based Service, Educational Services
- Service Type: Juvenile Justice
- Gender: Male and Female
- Ages: 12-17 years old
- Length of Stay: Average 6 months
Locations Served:
Rockville and Willimantic
Referring Agency:
Court Support Services Division (CSSD)