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Danbury Youth Services (DYS) is the designated Youth Services Bureau and a cornerstone of the Danbury community, providing essential programs and services that create lasting and positive change for youth and families. The focus is person-centered prevention and intervention, fostering healthy relationships with youth and families, and building connections in the community. DYS addresses the critical needs of these families by providing comprehensive services with demonstrated results. Each year, our team of licensed clinicians and specialists supports 300 youth and families, delivering services such as substance abuse prevention, social skills development, parenting support, crisis intervention, and family therapy. Founded in 1969, DYS has provided over 50 years of service to the Greater Danbury area and offers many programs at no cost, ensuring that vulnerable families have access to the help they need, regardless of their ability to pay. regardless of their ability to pay.

LifeLine Youth and Family Service is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, providing an array of support services to improve the health and quality of life among people in our community…African Immigrants, men, women, youths, and refugees in Massachusetts. Making a positive impact. That’s what LifeLine is all about. We help youth overcome emotional, behavioral, and educational issues through a variety of services – each one using our effective treatment philosophy. We nurture. We encourage. We challenge. We empower not only the child, but the whole family. And we provide the skills needed to live more productive and fulfilling lives. Welcome to LifeLine, where change is for good. OUR MISSION Lifeline’s mission is to empower the most at-risk families, teenagers, young adults, people with history of violence and families to make and sustain positive changes through prevention, intervention, and life skills to break the cycle of poverty and become self-sufficient, contributing members of their communities in greater Boston area LifeLine’s Vision We envision a world where those who face great challenges realize their vast human potential. We believe people can change their lives. We believe this happens when people find their motivation to change. We believe that as people change their lives, the individual, family and community are transformed.