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Events

Check this page for a list of current and upcoming events at High Watch Recovery Center.
Below are several events that High Watch hosts throughout the year.

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Kent Community Night

Join us for an evening of fun, food, discovery and history at High Watch Recovery Center! Presentations by Dr. Gregory Boris and Greg Williams. Click below to learn more and register.

DATE
May 15, 2025

LOCATION
HIGH WATCH RECOVERY CENTER

Great Minds Are Not All The Same

"The World Needs All Kinds of Minds"
Dr. Temple Grandlin is a pioneering voice for autism advocacy and a professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University. Diagnosed with autism at a young age, she has revolutionized the understanding of neurodiversity.

"Reclaiming Identity: Neurodivergence, Perception, & Social Constructs"
Dr. Tony Meiners is the Clinical Director at The Neurodivergent Collective. He has over a decade of experience specializing in neurodivergent-affirming and trauma-focused care. He integrates cognitive and somatic treatments, focusing on identity development and queer-affirming, neurodivergent trauma care.

DATE
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 | 10:00 AM

LOCATION
HIGH WATCH RECOVERY CENTER

Temple Grandin and Tony Meyers
Women-in-Leadership

2nd Annual Women in Leadership

Join us on Sunday morning, June 11th, for an inspiring and empowering day filled with valuable insights and learning from some of the top women leaders in our field.ย 

Please contactย Cindyย at cmflint@highwatchrecovery.org for any questions.

DATE
June 11, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

LOCATION
HIGH WATCH RECOVERY CENTER

Past Events

The Connecticut HEP C Symposium

Join Connecticut's leading medical experts at this upcoming summit dedicated to eliminating Hepatitis C in our state.

DATE
April 11, 2025

LOCATION
HIGH WATCH RECOVERY CENTER

Sprint for Sobriety 5K Run/Walk

Please contactย Cindyย at cmflint@highwatchrecovery.org for any questions.

DATE
August 25, 2024 | 9:00 AM

LOCATION
41 GREEN BLVD, KENT, CT 06757

DISTANCE
5K

Join us on Sunday morning, August 25th, for our 7th annualย Sprint for Sobriety 5K Run/Walk. Bring your family and friends for a fun morning!ย All proceeds from this event will go to theย Wilson Bed Scholarship Fund at High Watch Recovery Center. Your participation will support a great cause and create a meaningful experience for you and your loved ones. We hope to see you there!

5K RUNWALK (1)
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Overview of Problem Gambling & Current Trends

DATE
September 18, 2024 | 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM

LOCATION
62 Carter Road, Kent, CT 06

This training will describe the landscape of gambling in CT and current trends. We will identify risk factors, warning signs, as well as ways gambling co-occurs with mental health and substance misuse issues. Research shows that individuals who are currently experiencing other behavioral health concerns are 10x more likely to develop a problem with gambling. We know that many people who receive services for other concerns may not disclose information about their gambling behavior at first.

In this training, we will discuss the similarities and differences between gambling and substance use disorders. We will explore clinical criteria for Gambling Disorder in the DSM-5, brain biology and participate in an interactive activity highlighting risk. Screening and conversation tools will be shared as well as resources for prevention, treatment, and recovery.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Understand the landscape of gambling in CT & current trends
  2. Describe the progression of gambling from recreational to Gambling Disorder.
  3. Identify resources in the community for those impacted by gambling related harms.