CHR Participates in Nonprofit Rally & Lobby Day

Today, CHR participated in the Nonprofit Rally & Lobby Day hosted by The Alliance: The Voice of Community Nonprofits at the Connecticut State Capitol in Hartford. The purpose of this day is to advocate for meaningful funding increases for community nonprofits in the final state budget. As the most comprehensive, non-profit behavioral healthcare provider in Connecticut, CHR offers a wide range of personalized services for children, families and adults whose lives have been touched by mental illness, addiction or trauma. Increased nonprofit fundi...[More]

CHR Participates in Nonprofit Rally & Lobby Day

Today, CHR participated in the Nonprofit Rally & Lobby Day hosted by The Alliance: The Voice of Community Nonprofits at the Connecticut State Capitol in Hartford. The purpose of this day is to advocate for meaningful funding increases for community nonprofits in the final state budget. As the most comprehensive, non-profit behavioral healthcare provider in Connecticut, CHR offers a wide range of personalized services for children, families and adults whose lives have been touched by mental illness, addiction or trauma. Increased nonprofit fundi...[More]

Virtual Career Fairs on May 24 and 25!

This virtual event will feature all open positions at CHR. Sign up today here! To learn more or register, contact us at [email protected]. Hope to see you soon! CHR is a dynamic and diverse workplace, repeatedly named among the Top Workplaces in Connecticut and committed to professional development and growth for all employees. The post Virtual Career Fairs on May 24 and 25! appeared first on CHR....[More]

Virtual Career Fairs on May 24 and 25!

This virtual event will feature all open positions at CHR. Sign up today here! To learn more or register, contact us at [email protected]. Hope to see you soon! CHR is a dynamic and diverse workplace, repeatedly named among the Top Workplaces in Connecticut and committed to professional development and growth for all employees. The post Virtual Career Fairs on May 24 and 25! appeared first on CHR....[More]

CHR Selected as Stop & Shop Community Bag Program Beneficiary

Windsor, Conn. � Behavioral healthcare provider Community Health Resources (CHR) has been selected as a beneficiary of the Stop & Shop Community Bag Program for the month of May 2023 at the Stop & Shop located at 313 Cottage Grove Road, Bloomfield, CT. CHR will receive a $1 donation every time the $2.50 reusable Community Bag is purchased at this location during May, unless otherwise directed by the customer through the Giving Tag attached to the bag. For more information on the Stop & Shop Community Bag Program, visit stopandshop.2givelocal...[More]

CHR Selected as Stop & Shop Community Bag Program Beneficiary

Windsor, Conn. � Behavioral healthcare provider Community Health Resources (CHR) has been selected as a beneficiary of the Stop & Shop Community Bag Program for the month of May 2023 at the Stop & Shop located at 313 Cottage Grove Road, Bloomfield, CT. CHR will receive a $1 donation every time the $2.50 reusable Community Bag is purchased at this location during May, unless otherwise directed by the customer through the Giving Tag attached to the bag. For more information on the Stop & Shop Community Bag Program, visit stopandshop.2givelocal...[More]

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Mental Health Awareness Month Mental Health Awareness Month, observed in the United States in May since 1949, is a great opportunity to raise awareness about mental health, fight stigma, and educate the public about the millions of people in the country that are affected by mental illness. According to a study published in the Archives of General Psychiatry, 46 percent of Americans will at some point in their life meet the criteria for a diagnosable mental health condition (Kessler et al., 2005). Particularly since the pandemic in 2020, not onl...[More]

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Mental Health Awareness Month Mental Health Awareness Month, observed in the United States in May since 1949, is a great opportunity to raise awareness about mental health, fight stigma, and educate the public about the millions of people in the country that are affected by mental illness. According to a study published in the Archives of General Psychiatry, 46 percent of Americans will at some point in their life meet the criteria for a diagnosable mental health condition (Kessler et al., 2005). Particularly since the pandemic in 2020, not onl...[More]

New Video Shows Real Hope in Action

A new video produced by the United Way of CT shows how CHR and other nonprofits are meeting the needs of our communities in the aftermath of the pandemic. CHR’s portion starts about one minute and 20 seconds into this brief video and shows how 211 connects callers in crisis with CHR’s Mobile Crisis Response Team. Similar to the situation in the video, experienced, trained clinicians on CHR’s Adult and Child Crisis Teams are here for the community 24/7 to help individuals experiencing behavioral health emergencies with resources, support a...[More]

New Video Shows Real Hope in Action

A new video produced by the United Way of CT shows how CHR and other nonprofits are meeting the needs of our communities in the aftermath of the pandemic. CHR’s portion starts about one minute and 20 seconds into this brief video and shows how 211 connects callers in crisis with CHR’s Mobile Crisis Response Team. Similar to the situation in the video, experienced, trained clinicians on CHR’s Adult and Child Crisis Teams are here for the community 24/7 to help individuals experiencing behavioral health emergencies with resources, support a...[More]

CHR Meets with Congressman Joe Courtney

Community Health Resources (CHR) was delighted to meet with Congressman Joe Courtney recently to discuss the behavioral healthcare needs of children, families and adults in eastern Connecticut. As always, we appreciate Congressman Courtney’s commitment to improving access to care throughout the district. Pictured in the photo from left to right: Maureen McGuire, CHR Senior Vice President for Advancement; Eliza Patterson, CHR Development & Communications Associate; Congressman Joe Courtney; and Heather Gates, CHR President and CEO The post CH...[More]

CHR Meets with Congressman Joe Courtney

Community Health Resources (CHR) was delighted to meet with Congressman Joe Courtney recently to discuss the behavioral healthcare needs of children, families and adults in eastern Connecticut. As always, we appreciate Congressman Courtney’s commitment to improving access to care throughout the district. Pictured in the photo from left to right: Maureen McGuire, CHR Senior Vice President for Advancement; Eliza Patterson, CHR Development & Communications Associate; Congressman Joe Courtney; and Heather Gates, CHR President and CEO The post CH...[More]

CHR OPERATIONAL HOURS FOR TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 2023

On Tuesday, March 14, all offices will be closed except for essential services. Remote work will be expected in place of in-person meetings. We are so thankful to those who cover these essential programs and other operations. CHR Staff: If you have any questions, please reach out to your supervisor about program coverage.   The post CHR OPERATIONAL HOURS FOR TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 2023 appeared first on CHR....[More]

CHR OPERATIONAL HOURS FOR TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 2023

On Tuesday, March 14, all offices will be closed except for essential services. Remote work will be expected in place of in-person meetings. We are so thankful to those who cover these essential programs and other operations. CHR Staff: If you have any questions, please reach out to your supervisor about program coverage.   The post CHR OPERATIONAL HOURS FOR TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 2023 appeared first on CHR....[More]

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Concedes Defeat After Taking 3rd Place in Reelection Effort – First C

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has conceded defeat after coming in third place in the election.  Lightfoot makes history as the first Chicago mayor in 40-years to lose her first effort at reelection. (CHICAGO) — Mayor Lori Lightfoot conceded defeat Tuesday night, ending her efforts for a second term and setting the stage for Cook County […] The post Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Concedes Defeat After Taking 3rd Place in Reelection Effort � First Chicago Mayor in 40 Years to Lose Reelection appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: ...[More]

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Concedes Defeat After Taking 3rd Place in Reelection Effort – First C

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has conceded defeat after coming in third place in the election.  Lightfoot makes history as the first Chicago mayor in 40-years to lose her first effort at reelection. (CHICAGO) — Mayor Lori Lightfoot conceded defeat Tuesday night, ending her efforts for a second term and setting the stage for Cook County […] The post Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Concedes Defeat After Taking 3rd Place in Reelection Effort � First Chicago Mayor in 40 Years to Lose Reelection appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: ...[More]

True Black History Museum Exhibit Presents to CHR

It was such a privilege for Community Health Resources (CHR) to partner with the True Black History Museum on February 27 in honor of Black History Month. The event featured a presentation led by Fred Saffold, activist and founder of the True Black History Museum, and an exhibit titled “A Tribute to the African-American Journey,” featuring over 150 artifacts, and includes original documents from historic figures such Martin Luther King Jr., Mary McLeod Bethune, Booker T. Washington, Rosa Parks, George Washington Carver, Angela Davis, Presid...[More]

True Black History Museum Exhibit Presents to CHR

It was such a privilege for Community Health Resources (CHR) to partner with the True Black History Museum on February 27 in honor of Black History Month. The event featured a presentation led by Fred Saffold, activist and founder of the True Black History Museum, and an exhibit titled “A Tribute to the African-American Journey,” featuring over 150 artifacts, and includes original documents from historic figures such Martin Luther King Jr., Mary McLeod Bethune, Booker T. Washington, Rosa Parks, George Washington Carver, Angela Davis, Presid...[More]

True Black History Museum Exhibit Presents to CHR

It was such a privilege for Community Health Resources (CHR) to partner with the True Black History Museum on February 27 in honor of Black History Month. The event featured a presentation led by Fred Saffold, activist and founder of the True Black History Museum, and an exhibit titled “A Tribute to the African-American Journey,” featuring over 150 artifacts, and includes original documents from historic figures such Martin Luther King Jr., Mary McLeod Bethune, Booker T. Washington, Rosa Parks, George Washington Carver, Angela Davis, Presid...[More]

True Black History Museum Exhibit Presents to CHR

It was such a privilege for Community Health Resources (CHR) to partner with the True Black History Museum on February 27 in honor of Black History Month. The event featured a presentation led by Fred Saffold, activist and founder of the True Black History Museum, and an exhibit titled “A Tribute to the African-American Journey,” featuring over 150 artifacts, and includes original documents from historic figures such Martin Luther King Jr., Mary McLeod Bethune, Booker T. Washington, Rosa Parks, George Washington Carver, Angela Davis, Presid...[More]