Learning to Share Their Voice

CHR recently participated in a training organized by LifeSet Youth Villages to help young adults who have benefitted from a DCF-funded program, Transitional Support for Emerging Adults (TSEA), learn how to share their voice in advocacy efforts. TSEA is a successful, evidence-based model that has helped more than 240 young adults since 2019, through programs run by CHR and Wheeler Clinic. Specifically, TSEA helps young adults who have aged out of foster care and are ready to work on the next chapter in their lives, including help with educatio...[More]

Learning to Share Their Voice

CHR recently participated in a training organized by LifeSet Youth Villages to help young adults who have benefitted from a DCF-funded program, Transitional Support for Emerging Adults (TSEA), learn how to share their voice in advocacy efforts. TSEA is a successful, evidence-based model that has helped more than 240 young adults since 2019, through programs run by CHR and Wheeler Clinic. Specifically, TSEA helps young adults who have aged out of foster care and are ready to work on the next chapter in their lives, including help with educatio...[More]

Building a Culture of Philanthropy at CHR

Leaders from across CHR programs and services, including several members of our Board of Directors, recently took time for a special presentation about fundraising led by Dan Kirsch of DK Consulting. The interactive and thought-provoking conversation introduced new ways for leaders to think about their unique roles in CHR’s fundraising efforts, as well as the importance of philanthropy for a vital nonprofit behavioral healthcare provider like CHR. The post Building a Culture of Philanthropy at CHR first appeared on CHR.The post Building a...[More]

Building a Culture of Philanthropy at CHR

Leaders from across CHR programs and services, including several members of our Board of Directors, recently took time for a special presentation about fundraising led by Dan Kirsch of DK Consulting. The interactive and thought-provoking conversation introduced new ways for leaders to think about their unique roles in CHR’s fundraising efforts, as well as the importance of philanthropy for a vital nonprofit behavioral healthcare provider like CHR. The post Building a Culture of Philanthropy at CHR first appeared on CHR.The post Building a...[More]

Congratulations to CHR’s Adult and Child Crisis Teams!

CHR’s Adult and Child Mobile Crisis Teams were honored among the 2024 Healthcare Heroes by the Hartford Business Journal! This awards individuals and teams who “share a common passion for the services they provide and life-changing impacts they have on the lives of others.” From row, from left to right, Heather Gates, CHR President and CEO; Associate Vice President Amy Evison, LMFT; Melissa Brown, LCSW, Elizabeth Smith, LCSW, and Rebeca Fischer, LCSW. Back row, from left to right, Rafael Herrera Dominguez, Associate Vice President Bisrat...[More]

Congratulations to CHR’s Adult and Child Crisis Teams!

CHR’s Adult and Child Mobile Crisis Teams were honored among the 2024 Healthcare Heroes by the Hartford Business Journal! This awards individuals and teams who “share a common passion for the services they provide and life-changing impacts they have on the lives of others.” From row, from left to right, Heather Gates, CHR President and CEO; Associate Vice President Amy Evison, LMFT; Melissa Brown, LCSW, Elizabeth Smith, LCSW, and Rebeca Fischer, LCSW. Back row, from left to right, Rafael Herrera Dominguez, Associate Vice President Bisrat...[More]

Real Hope in Action

Thank you to the amazing staff at CHR’s Hub in Manchester for hosting a tour and Open House for friends and supporters. It was wonderful to have a firsthand view of the wide range of classes, groups, and activities designed to support individuals who are receiving behavioral health services through CHR, as well as the community Food Pantry, run in collaboration with Connecticut Foodshare.    From left to right: Phil Tartsinis of Professional Properties of Enfield and Tartsinis, LLC; Olga Borsh of Mutual of America; Moses, a Hub mem...[More]

Real Hope in Action

Thank you to the amazing staff at CHR’s Hub in Manchester for hosting a tour and Open House for friends and supporters. It was wonderful to have a firsthand view of the wide range of classes, groups, and activities designed to support individuals who are receiving behavioral health services through CHR, as well as the community Food Pantry, run in collaboration with Connecticut Foodshare.    From left to right: Phil Tartsinis of Professional Properties of Enfield and Tartsinis, LLC; Olga Borsh of Mutual of America; Moses, a Hub mem...[More]

Breaking Through the Stigma Around Suicide

Thank you to CHR’s Zero Suicide Committee for organizing a candid and thought-provoking discussion about suicide prevention. “Why We Didn’t Tell You: Learning from Lived Experience of Those with Suicidal Thoughts,” was led by three individuals with lived experience in an effort to help reduce the stigma of suicide by encouraging frank and open dialogue. Presenters included Grace Grinnell, RSS; Valerie Lepourte, RSS; and Steve MacHattie, LCSW, RPT of the Vital Connections Project, who shared crucial insights with the CHR community. ...[More]

Breaking Through the Stigma Around Suicide

Thank you to CHR’s Zero Suicide Committee for organizing a candid and thought-provoking discussion about suicide prevention. “Why We Didn’t Tell You: Learning from Lived Experience of Those with Suicidal Thoughts,” was led by three individuals with lived experience in an effort to help reduce the stigma of suicide by encouraging frank and open dialogue. Presenters included Grace Grinnell, RSS; Valerie Lepourte, RSS; and Steve MacHattie, LCSW, RPT of the Vital Connections Project, who shared crucial insights with the CHR community. ...[More]

11 Years as a Top Workplace!

CHR has been named a Top Workplace every year it participated in the survey and, this year, we received special recognition for providing our employees with meaningful work. Visit www.chrhealth.org today to learn more about why CHR is a Top Workplace and the right place for your career. We offer competitive pay and benefits, as well as a culture that celebrates inclusion, equity, and wellness. Congratulations to all the healthcare heroes who work at CHR! LEARN MORE: www.chrhealth.org/careersThe post 11 Years as a Top Workplace! first appeared...[More]

11 Years as a Top Workplace!

CHR has been named a Top Workplace every year it participated in the survey and, this year, we received special recognition for providing our employees with meaningful work. Visit www.chrhealth.org today to learn more about why CHR is a Top Workplace and the right place for your career. We offer competitive pay and benefits, as well as a culture that celebrates inclusion, equity, and wellness. Congratulations to all the healthcare heroes who work at CHR! LEARN MORE: www.chrhealth.org/careersThe post 11 Years as a Top Workplace! first appeared...[More]

Swing for Hope a Success!

THANK YOU to all sponsors, golfers, tennis players, and volunteers for making the 2024 Swing for Hope fundraiser such a success! #golfing#golftournament #golftournament2024 #golf The post Swing for Hope a Success! first appeared on CHR.The post Swing for Hope a Success! appeared first on CHR....[More]

Swing for Hope a Success!

THANK YOU to all sponsors, golfers, tennis players, and volunteers for making the 2024 Swing for Hope fundraiser such a success! #golfing#golftournament #golftournament2024 #golf The post Swing for Hope a Success! first appeared on CHR.The post Swing for Hope a Success! appeared first on CHR....[More]

Ready, Set, Bid! The 2024 Online Auction is LIVE!

The online silent auction to support CHR’s annual Golf and Tennis Outing is now LIVE! -> BID NOW...[More]

Ready, Set, Bid! The 2024 Online Auction is LIVE!

The online silent auction to support CHR’s annual Golf and Tennis Outing is now LIVE! -> BID NOW...[More]

New Mission and Vision Statements!

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New Mission and Vision Statements!

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Mental Health Awareness Resource Manual

The purpose of this manual is to provide mental health and substance use information, resources, and support � both for you as an individual and also as a member of the larger community. Please note that this document is not a comprehensive view of all mental health disorders and it only provides a snapshot of available resources. While it’s impossible to include everything, we hope this gives you a more thorough understanding of mental health, substance use, and resources that are dedicated to supporting you and your loved ones. MHARM � ...[More]

Mental Health Awareness Resource Manual

The purpose of this manual is to provide mental health and substance use information, resources, and support � both for you as an individual and also as a member of the larger community. Please note that this document is not a comprehensive view of all mental health disorders and it only provides a snapshot of available resources. While it’s impossible to include everything, we hope this gives you a more thorough understanding of mental health, substance use, and resources that are dedicated to supporting you and your loved ones. MHARM � ...[More]