CHR in the News!

Community Health Resources’ (CHR) Tramel Dunning, a supportive housing specialist, was featured in a recent NBC Connecticut article about Journey Home, which highlights the impact of Journey Home’s “A Hand Up” program. Dunning comments on the positive impact programs like this have on individuals who were homeless. Read the full article here and below! +++ NBC Connecticut ‘Journey Home’ volunteers collect and repurpose furniture for families in need By David Horwitz December 23, 2024 While many of us are enjoying our time off, a g...[More]

CHR in the News!

Community Health Resources’ (CHR) Tramel Dunning, a supportive housing specialist, was featured in a recent NBC Connecticut article about Journey Home, which highlights the impact of Journey Home’s “A Hand Up” program. Dunning comments on the positive impact programs like this have on individuals who were homeless. Read the full article here and below! +++ NBC Connecticut ‘Journey Home’ volunteers collect and repurpose furniture for families in need By David Horwitz December 23, 2024 While many of us are enjoying our time off, a g...[More]

CHR on Bomba Radio!

From Left to Right: DJ Chamy La Muñequita, CHR’s Josseline Rios and Jen Pasion-Blocker, and DJ JR Marrero at the Bomba studio on Dec. 20. CHR’s Jen Pasion-Blocker, LCSW, Clinical Program Director, and Therapist Josseline Rios, LPCA, recently made a special visit to Junior y Chamy on Bomba Radio to provide vital information about the Substance Screening, Treatment, and Recovery for Youth (SSTRY) program. Listen to the full interview below! SSTRY is a proven approach to help teens and young adults who are struggling with any kind of substan...[More]

CHR on Bomba Radio!

From Left to Right: DJ Chamy La Muñequita, CHR’s Josseline Rios and Jen Pasion-Blocker, and DJ JR Marrero at the Bomba studio on Dec. 20. CHR’s Jen Pasion-Blocker, LCSW, Clinical Program Director, and Therapist Josseline Rios, LPCA, recently made a special visit to Junior y Chamy on Bomba Radio to provide vital information about the Substance Screening, Treatment, and Recovery for Youth (SSTRY) program. Listen to the full interview below! SSTRY is a proven approach to help teens and young adults who are struggling with any kind of substan...[More]

CHR: A Resource for Willimantic!

CHR’s Associate Vice President Jennifer Doutre, LADC, LCSW, and Service Director Caitlyn Ogilvie, LCSW, visited WILI and the Wayne Norman Show recently to talk about the range of services CHR provides for the community in Willimantic, as well as helpful tips for managing stress during the holidays and long winter months. Listen to the full interview here.The post CHR: A Resource for Willimantic! first appeared on CHR.The post CHR: A Resource for Willimantic! appeared first on CHR....[More]

CHR: A Resource for Willimantic!

CHR’s Associate Vice President Jennifer Doutre, LADC, LCSW, and Service Director Caitlyn Ogilvie, LCSW, visited WILI and the Wayne Norman Show recently to talk about the range of services CHR provides for the community in Willimantic, as well as helpful tips for managing stress during the holidays and long winter months. Listen to the full interview here.The post CHR: A Resource for Willimantic! first appeared on CHR.The post CHR: A Resource for Willimantic! appeared first on CHR....[More]

National Recognition for the Inspiring Real Life, Real Hope Moments

Collaboration between CHR and WNPR Named a Finalist in 2024 Ragan’s PR Daily Awards Real Life, Real Hope Moments, a powerful collaboration between CT Public and nonprofit behavioral healthcare provider Community Health Resources (CHR), was honored as a finalist in Ragan’s prestigious PR Daily Awards, in the category of Social Justice/Advocacy Campaign. The PR Daily Awards program is regarded as the communications industry’s most esteemed recognition platform, celebrating the most successful PR, marketing, and social media campaigns acros...[More]

National Recognition for the Inspiring Real Life, Real Hope Moments

Collaboration between CHR and WNPR Named a Finalist in 2024 Ragan’s PR Daily Awards Real Life, Real Hope Moments, a powerful collaboration between CT Public and nonprofit behavioral healthcare provider Community Health Resources (CHR), was honored as a finalist in Ragan’s prestigious PR Daily Awards, in the category of Social Justice/Advocacy Campaign. The PR Daily Awards program is regarded as the communications industry’s most esteemed recognition platform, celebrating the most successful PR, marketing, and social media campaigns acros...[More]

Happy Holidays from CHR!

With help from our friends at WILI-AM and I-98.3 FM, CHR joined local businesses to wish everyone in the Willimantic area happy and healthy holidays! CHR offers a range of mental health and substance use services for people of all ages at 1310 Main Street, Willimantic. Learn more at www.chrhealth.org. Special thanks to Jennifer Doutre, LADC, LCSW, Associate Vice President/Adult Services and Caitlyn Ogilvie, LCSW, Service Director/Child and Family Services for recording CHR’s messages. https://www.chrhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/CHR-...[More]

Happy Holidays from CHR!

With help from our friends at WILI-AM and I-98.3 FM, CHR joined local businesses to wish everyone in the Willimantic area happy and healthy holidays! CHR offers a range of mental health and substance use services for people of all ages at 1310 Main Street, Willimantic. Learn more at www.chrhealth.org. Special thanks to Jennifer Doutre, LADC, LCSW, Associate Vice President/Adult Services and Caitlyn Ogilvie, LCSW, Service Director/Child and Family Services for recording CHR’s messages. https://www.chrhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/CHR-...[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]

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]