Glastonbury Clinical Services is committed to supporting and advocating for the social and emotional development of Glastonbury's youth, young adults, and their families. Consultation, counseling, and collaboration with schools and other mental health systems is readily available. These services are provided free of charge in a professional and confidential environment. Our goal for youth and families is to promote their unique competencies so that they may live more satisfying, productive and independent lives. Our focus is to assist clients in creating and achieving their own personal goals for growth and change in a time limited fashion. Services are available for Glastonbury's youth and young adults (21 and under) and their families, as well as for all students who attend Glastonbury schools. Staffing is provided by master/licensed clinical social workers and doctorly prepared clinicians. Please see below to review various programs and resources, as well as contact information to request a Clinical appointment.

Office Location: 

Glastonbury Youth & Family Services
321 Hubbard Street, P.O. Box 6523
Glastonbury, CT 06033

Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.**
Office Phone: (860) 652-7660
Fax: (860) 652-7659
Contact: Lori LaCapra, Director of Youth & Family Services

**For assistance outside of office hours:

• Immediate life-threatening emergencies: Dial 911
• Crisis Services for Youth/Families: Dial 211, then follow phone prompts to EMPS (Emergency Mobile Psychiatric Services) - Alternatively, you can visit 211.org
• National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988
• Helplines for Teens: 1-800-273-TALK (800-273-8255) or Crisis Text Line: Text "ct" to 741741
• Online Suicide Prevention resources: visit PreventSuicideCT.org
• See additional contact information for staff members below.

Clinical Programs

Request a Clinical Appointment

To schedule an appointment with a Clinical Services staff member, please click here and complete the appointment request form, or call 860-652-7660. You can also contact a Clinician directly using the contact information below.

If you are feeling ill, or you are living with anyone who is either quarantining or exhibiting symptoms associated with the Covid-19 virus/variants, or if your child is home sick from school for any reason, we ask that you do not attend your appointment in person. A virtual session can be offered, or you may reschedule. Thank you for your understanding.

Clinical Intake Forms

• Click here to complete and submit the Y&FS Clinical Intake Forms
• Clinical Services Client Survey

Contact a Clinical Services Staff Member Directly:

Director of Youth & Family Services
Lori LaCapra, LCSW
Contact: (860) 652-7673 or lori.lacapra@glastonbury-ct.gov

Buttonball Lane
Keila Aldea, LCSW (860) 652-7667 or keila.aldea@glastonbury-ct.gov

Gideon Welles School
Renee Kallfelz, LCSW, (860) 652-7665 or renee.kallfelz@glastonbury-ct.gov 

Glastonbury High School 
Bela dos Santos, Psy.D. (860) 652-7669 or bela.dosSantos@glastonbury-ct.gov

Hebron Avenue School
Sophia Marder, LCSW, (860) 652-7672 or sophia.marder@glastonbury-ct.gov

Hopewell 
Elizabeth Strange, LCSW (860)652-7677 elizabeth.strange@glastonbury-ct.gov

Naubuc School 
Raine Oesterle, LCSW (860) 652-7671 or raine.oesterle@glastonbury-ct.gov

Nayaug School
David Smith, LCSW (860) 652-7663 or david.smith@glastonbury-ct.gov

Smith Middle School
Renee Kallfelz, LCSW, (860) 652-7665 or renee.kallfelz@glastonbury-ct.gov

Program Feedback Survey

YFS staff welcome your feedback so we can continue to improve upon our programs and services. Please click here to download our Program Survey form and send your completed responses by PDF to Suzanne at Suzanne.kuziel@glastonbury-ct.gov. Alternatively, completed forms can be printed and mailed or dropped-off at the Y&FS Office at 321 Hubbard Street.